Best Parks For Outdoor Fun

Explore the best best parks for outdoor fun options for kids and families in Phoenix

Encanto Park

Encanto Park

Retreat area with golf courses & fishing. Big outdoor recreation spot with a fishing pond, 2 golf courses, a swimming pool & ball fields.

2605 N 15th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Enchanted Island Amusement Park

Enchanted Island Amusement Park

Kids' play land with rides & pedal boats. Theme park offering games, a carousel, a train ride, pedal boats & a splash pad all aimed at kids.

1202 W Encanto Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85007

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

South Mountain Park and Preserve

South Mountain Park and Preserve

Enormous park for hiking & city views. 16,000-acre area with many trails, wildlife & a drivable road to a lookout with sweeping city views.

10919 S Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85042

Rio Salado Park

Rio Salado Park

Desert river park for hiking & birding. This former industrial area is now a desert river habitat with hiking trails & 200+ bird species.

80 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85281

Eldorado Park

Eldorado Park

Hot spot for outdoor recreation. Outdoor sanctuary offering fishing lakes, a pool & fields for sports such as softball & soccer.

2311 N Miller Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85257

Cave Creek Park - Larkspur

Cave Creek Park - Larkspur

Visit this great place for kids and families!

2356 W Larkspur Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85029

Glendale Heroes Regional Park

Glendale Heroes Regional Park

Large city park with many facilities. A city park with playgrounds, water play area, skate & BMX facility, picnicking, basketball & more.

83rd Avenue and, Bethany Home Rd, Glendale, AZ 85303, United States

Cave Creek Park - Sweetwater

Cave Creek Park - Sweetwater

Visit this great place for kids and families!

2409 W Sweetwater Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85029

Sahuaro Ranch Park

Sahuaro Ranch Park

Green space with farm animals & a museum. Set on old ranch grounds, this park features wandering fowl, a historic house museum & play areas.

9802 59th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85302, United States

Riverview Park

Riverview Park

Large climbing structures & a splash pad. Extensive play area in a public park with climbing structures, shaded picnic areas & a splash pad.

2100 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Mesa, AZ 85201

Lookout Mountain Park

Lookout Mountain Park

Visit this great place for kids and families!

14441 N 18th St, Phoenix, AZ 85022

​​​​Acacia Park

​​​​Acacia Park

Visit this great place for kids and families!

2944 W Hearn Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85053, United States

Pioneer Community Park

Pioneer Community Park

Large park with a fishing lake & fields. Spacious public park featuring a 5-acre lake, sports fields, a splash pad, dog area & BBQ grills.

8755 N 83rd Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345

Moon Valley Park

Moon Valley Park

Visit this great place for kids and families!

502 W Coral Gables Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85023

Thunderbird Paseo Park, Glendale

Thunderbird Paseo Park, Glendale

Recreation & an interpretive garden. This local park has a Desert Interpretive Garden, trails & disc golf as well as sports facilities.

6011 W Thunderbird Rd, Glendale, AZ 85306, 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

UPTOWN JUNGLE FUN PARK | Peoria, AZ

UPTOWN JUNGLE FUN PARK | Peoria, AZ

Visit this great place for kids and families!

7608 W Cactus Rd, Peoria, AZ 85381

Kiwanis Park

Kiwanis Park

Family recreation, picnic & play area. Park with picnic shelters & a variety of playground equipment, including a zip-line.

12687 N 78th Dr, Peoria, AZ 85381, United States

Sunburst Paradise Park

Sunburst Paradise Park

Visit this great place for kids and families!

16225 N 47th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85306

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