Best Family-Friendly Attractions

Explore the best best family-friendly attractions options for kids and families in Mesa

Gilbert Water Tower Plaza

Gilbert Water Tower Plaza

Quaint park with benches & splash areas. Old-fashioned community park with kids' splash play areas, shade trees & benches.

45 W Page Ave, Gilbert, AZ 85233

Freestone District Park

Freestone District Park

Athletic fields, play areas & fishing. A community park on 88 acres with a rec center, fields, mini amusement park, a skate park & fishing.

1045 E Juniper Ave, Gilbert, AZ 85234

Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch

Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch

Scenic park with ponds & an observatory. Expansive natural area with 7 ponds & hiking trails, plus an observatory.& dinosaur-bone dig site.

2757 E Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234

Phoenix Zoo

Phoenix Zoo

Home of 3,000 animals & a petting zoo. 125 acres of animal exhibits, including a children's area & petting zoo, plus a narrated tram ride.

455 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008

Hole in the Rock

Hole in the Rock

Geological cluster with big, open spaces. Landmark rock formation with multiple cavelike holes in the sandstone created by erosion.

625 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008

Papago Park

Papago Park

Hiking haven with a zoo & scenic views. Expansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation.

625 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008

Desert Botanical Garden

Desert Botanical Garden

Living museum of 50,000 desert plants. Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library.

1201 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Arizona

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Arizona

Lego factory tours, rides & attractions. Upbeat amusement center featuring family-friendly exhibits, 4D movies, rides & a Lego factory tour.

5000 S Arizona Mills Cir STE 135, Tempe, AZ 85282

Scottsdale Xeriscape Garden

Scottsdale Xeriscape Garden

Visit this great place for kids and families!

5401 Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85250, United States

Desert Breeze Park

Desert Breeze Park

Community park with a lake & sport areas. This large public park offers a lake, splash pad, sport courts & fields, paths & a playground.

660 North Desert Breeze Blvd E, Chandler, AZ 85226

Arizona Falls

Arizona Falls

Historic site with water features. Restored hydroelectric plant & gathering place with waterfalls, a shaded viewing room & footbridge.

5802 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018, United States

Chandler Museum

Chandler Museum

Visit this great place for kids and families!

300 S Chandler Village Dr, Chandler, AZ 85226

Discovery District Park

Discovery District Park

Soccer, basketball, a playground & lake. This 48-acre park features soccer fields, basketball courts, jogging trails, a playground & a lake.

2214 E Pecos Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85297

Tumbleweed Park

Tumbleweed Park

Visit this great place for kids and families!

2250 S McQueen Rd, Chandler, AZ 85286

McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park

McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park

Train rides, playgrounds & model trains. Complex with miniature train rides, jungle gyms & a 10,000-sq.-ft. model railroad display.

7301 E Indian Bend Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85250, United States

Butterfly Wonderland

Butterfly Wonderland

Interactive atrium with many butterflies. Indoor, interactive rainforest habitat housing thousands of butterflies, plus a cafe & gift shop.

9500 East Vía de Ventura F100, Scottsdale, AZ 85256

Makutu's Island

Makutu's Island

Tropical-themed indoor play center. Anchored by a huge tree with tunnels & slides, this indoor playground also has an arcade & pizzeria.

6919 W Ray Rd, Chandler, AZ 85226

Veterans Oasis Park

Veterans Oasis Park

Desert park with a nature center. Outdoor recreation area with trails & a playground, plus a visitor center with educational programs.

4050 E Chandler Heights Rd, Chandler, AZ 85249

Chandler Nature Center

Chandler Nature Center

Visit this great place for kids and families!

4050 E Chandler Heights Rd, Chandler, AZ 85249

Children’s Museum of Phoenix

Children’s Museum of Phoenix

Sprawling hangout for hands-on fun. Expansive museum with more than 300 interactive play areas for kids aged 10 & under.

215 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85034, United States

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