The 44 best parks and gardens in Tempe

The perfect place for adults,kids and pets. Whether you want a workout or just a romantic walk by the lake this is the place to go to. They offer day activities as well as beautiful views at night. In this AZ heat take advantage of the late hours. Open until midnight.

Always lots to see and plenty of views. I enjoy seeing all the active people on and by the Salt River. We were surprised today by the 9/11 tribute.

Beautiful atmosphere. Just worth it. Parking is about 2$ with some change for an hr. Many things to do

Lived here for about 13 years & never have gone down to the Tempe Town Lake to take advantage of all the wonderful rentals. However, today I did. Sooo much fun. Rented Paddle boat for an hour, but didn't use all the time. The AZ sun can be brutal even when temps aren't 3 digit. The Lake has long hours so perhaps a sunset ride would be a little better. Either way, Tempe Town Lake is a nice little jewel in the desert.

Fun place to go with the family and pets. Great open spaces, beautiful views, and a busy area. Rent a boat, or ride a scooter for a fun adventure!

Absolutely gorgeous park and walk/bike trail. Start at Tempe Center for the arts and see the meeting of nature and technology at the Tempe Lake Dam ... So surreal!!

Gorgeous, well-kept walkway. Plenty of light, busy for how late we went. It felt welcoming.

Daley Park is a great spot for outdoor activities! The baseball field is well-maintained, although there are some uneven patches. The park offers plenty of parking, clean fields, and accessible restrooms. Overall, it's a nice place to catch a game or enjoy some fresh air. With a few tweaks to the field, it could be even better!

Such a nice place. I love how wide open it is and it also is a very good place for childrens to roam around. They have a children park inside, where they have plenty of small rides. The breeze at night is very refreshing and view is gorgeous in real.

This is easily one of the best parks we’ve been to in a long time, and my kids like it way more than any other. It’s perfect for all ages, whether you want to play or just chill on the grass or under a tree, and it’s great for picnics too.

Nice park, good basketball court. But too many people using drugs there, not just weed (which bothers me when I am running and there’s a cloud of smoke moving towards my face) but something else as homeless people who use it in the lavatory often get sick there and leaving it out of their mind. Anyway, the park is good just would be much better and safer if there was a security guy or something

very nice clean park it had 2 baseball fields and some nice basketball courts..it's was almost 10 pm and the park was still full of people walking and playing

trash everywhere large groups of homeless people. there was a shirtless guy running around screaming profanities. literally the dirtiest park ever. DONT BRING UR KIDS HERE THIS PLACE SUCKS. its a damn shame the city let's their parks get to this condition.

I grew up going to this park so I'm not super objective about it. The city put some new areas in and some artwork a few years back. I love it and consider it a hidden gem. I included a photo of my favorite tree that has been there for at least 40 years.

I love selleh park! It has a good energy/good vibes and it's even better since they did some of the renovations about a year ago. Neighborhood is cute too and full of personality.

This is a super cool gorgeous park! The water feature is absolutely beautiful with lots of foliage & trees. There's a playground, ramadas & a bathroom which is great to have when you're hanging at the park for the day. Dont plan for a picnic right after rain because there are lots of places for puddles & mud. Also, don't feed bread to ducks apparently. At any park probably. This park's a little diamond in the rough that I've been to a few times. Highly recommend! If you enjoyed this review or found it helpful PLEASE give it a LIKE!

It's a beautiful smallish park with lovely trees and duck pond. There are 2 stations with dog bags and plenty of trash and recycle bins throughout. There is a playground and restrooms. It's tucked into a cute little neighborhood and I have always felt safe there, even after dark.

An absolute gem of a park. Great for adults. Great for kids. Awesome playground. Good benches. Very clean. Very welcoming. Good size. We loved it.

Beautiful park, love the pond and seeing all kinds of birds. And clean bathrooms!

nice and clean, lots of lovely structures for elementary age kids. cool pond to see ducks. went at night and the grass was kind of flooded though.

Such a fun little park. My kids (ages 4-8) loved the playground equipment, picnic tables, and pond. They saw ducks and even little turtles! The grass could be better, but my kids didn’t care about that.

Absolutely beautiful. The Botanical Gardens were one of the highlights of our trip. We enjoyed every bit of our time there. From the amazing variety of cacti and plants, to the lovely butterfly exhibition, it was all well done. We could have stayed all day and not gotten bored.

This is one of our favorite "happy places"! Friendly staff, beautiful scenery, unique and fun events, educational support for our own plants, and so many more things are what keep us coming back. It has something for everyone. Some of our favorite things so far have been getting married here, enjoying the yearly Boo-tanical Garden with the kids, having regular date days/nights here, and attending their plant sales. The restaurant and cafe are delicious, and the gift shop always has something worth taking home. We absolutely love the Desert Botanical Garden and would recommend to anyone looking for a nice date night, family time, or even just some "me time".

I’d give this place 10 stars if I could! The Desert Botanical Garden is absolutely beautiful and so well maintained. Every trail and exhibit is thoughtfully designed, and you can really see the care that goes into keeping everything in top shape. The staff were attentive, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable; they were happy to answer questions and share insights about the plants and desert landscape. It’s such a peaceful and inspiring place to explore, whether you’re a local or just visiting. There’s also a restaurant on site that feels like fine dining without being stuffy. The food was excellent, the atmosphere was relaxing, and they cater to a wide range of dietary needs. Overall, it’s a must-visit spot in Phoenix.

Must experience. Absolutely beautiful. We were fortunate to arrive after the monsoonal rains. Everything was green and blooming. We arrived a little before sunset, so we're able to see the gardens during the day, at sunset with a beautiful Arizona sky, and the gardens lit at night. The Botanical garden is open till 9:00 pm. If you have a layover at Phoenix Airport, the gardens aren't very far away. I would encourage anyone younger old to take time to visit.

The park is lovely. I went later in the afternoon at the end of October and it was still very warm. You can bring your own water bottle to fill at multiple filtered water stations - water comes out cold. Bring sunglasses, water bottle, sunblock and a hat. Gift shop is very nice.

This garden is LIVING POETRY. It was one of the BEST Botanical Gardens I have ever visited. I had no idea cactus could form a desert forest. The design and layout helps you discover a lush, wonderous living landscape of flora and fauna that is ALIVE and far from barren. Additional points: excellent to have water stations through out the park to drink from and the art installations added an ethereal mix to the otherworldly, romantic atmosphere.

Lots to see, beautifully kept gardens, plenty of water stations and the shop’s very nice - Only criticism was the portion sizes at the cafe (the food was very nice but not very substantial). Started to get a bit busier towards sunset (lots of couples having photo shoots). Have fun seeking out the naughtily shaped cacti

The Phoenix Zoo is such a fun place to visit! Definitely bring good walking shoes — there’s plenty to see and explore. We went in December, and the weather was perfect, though we did need light jackets. We especially loved seeing the lion, and the ZooLights experience was an absolute blast. A great place for families or anyone who loves animals!

Had a great time at the Phoenix Zoo! The animals seem well taken care of. Enclosures are fairly large and well kept. There are animal ambassadors at most of the areas that are very informative and knowledgeable. They were able to answer all our questions and some were quite funny. They have the only open walk through attraction with squirrel monkeys in the United States, which is in my opinion a must see for any visitor to the zoo. Also you can feed giraffes, ride a camel or play in the water park. Their is something for everyone. Overall my experience was enjoyable and I recommend if your are in Phoenix to add a stop at the zoo!

Absolutely love visiting the Phoenix Zoo! Zoo staff are friendly and always willing to share knowledge on the different animals at the zoo. Really enjoy the Arizona Big Cats habitat and my all time favorite is the Orangutans. Our family visits them every time we go to the zoo...they're like family!

Beautiful zoo. Lots of remodeling and upgrades being done. Nice tram tour of park, only $6. Today was the Dia de los muertos event, was awesome.

We had an absolutely phenomenal day at the Phoenix Zoo, and I can't recommend it enough as a perfect way for kids to spend a couple of hours walking around and getting up close with wildlife. Our visit today was exceptional because the animals were incredibly active! Sometimes you walk past exhibits and the animals are sleeping, but not today. We saw so much lively action: • Monkey Business: The monkeys were putting on quite a show, swinging and playing all over their habitat. It was non-stop entertainment! • A Spiky Surprise: one porcupine was wide awake and busy, which was a real treat to see. Hehe did a little of dance for us, and it will be a memorable porcupine dance experience for us to keep in our family. Beyond the great animal viewing, we loved that there were a couple of animal encounters happening, which added an extra layer of engagement for the little ones. We also took the carousel ride, camel ride and stingray feeding. It truly was an awesome day at the zoo. For families looking to make a whole outing of it, the Phoenix Zoo is great. We were smart and brought our lunch, which made the midday break easy and relaxing. And of course, on a warm day, the splash pad was the perfect grand finale to cool off and burn the last bit of energy before heading home. If you're looking for an engaging, manageable, and exciting outdoor activity for your kids, the Phoenix Zoo is a winner. Especially if you catch the animals on an active day like we did, it's a memorable experience!

By far one of the best zoos I have ever been to if you're ever in the Phoenix area I highly suggest going to visit here. It is the only zoo in North America that has a walk through monkey village which makes it so much better than any zoo that I have been to 🐒🐒🐒

Had a great time at the Phoenix Zoo! It’s a really nice place to walk around, and there’s a good mix of animals and interactive spots. Loved the tigers and Flamingo. It’s family-friendly, lots of shade, and easy to get around. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area.

This park is very well maintained. Although it isn't large, it is organized effectively. It features a beautiful playground, exercise stations, and ample green space for various activities. There are no restrooms available. The park is well-lit at night and is quite active.

Such an awesome community park with large grass areas, playground, basketball, walking trail, exercise stations, picnic tables, BBQ grills and more. Great community gathering spot, too. Don't miss the annual G.A.I.N night celebration at the park, too! The Estate La Colina neighborhood association does a great job planning this each year.

Great park for 3 young kids. You can see them no matter where you're sitting and there's so much room for them to run around. It's in a neighborhood with picnic tables and a nice grassy area! It's very well lit when the sun goes down too!

Brought my kids here for a play date- the city has done a great job updating the park. Variety of play equipment and plenty of shade for parents. I really appreciate they kept a mature olive tree and made a nice sitting area around it. Even the strip of turf was a nice touch. A few different pieces of play equipment that encouraged healthy activities like working on balance and core muscles. Kids don't know it but through play on these they are flexing important muscles for growth and development.

My 5 year old sister loved this park. Far warning to parents is that there are no bathrooms on site so make sure to have your kids use the bathroom at home or wherever you are, before coming to the park

Love the new set up. Really wonderful neighborhood park. They have circuit equipment too.

This park was renovated a few years ago, and the playground is awesome. They have a huge playground with lots of classic and newer equipment that kids love, including climbing areas and swingsets. There is a nice basketball court, seating areas, and a large grassy green area good for playing soccer.

My sister/best friend of 34 years set out on the journey today. It was definitely majestic even with all the chatter that was going. Word to the wise if you go for meditation be sure to find a spot away from folks. That was definitely the only downfall of the day.

This park is definitely always wonderful in nature and peace! It’s an easier park to travel through since your agility level may be beginner yet it’s fun and always memorable. It’s a clean park and a safe one as well. The sunset is my favorite, definitely have been here for 15+ times, and recommend this place to lots of people!

This was much needed stop and reflect location. Being out with nature when it was not too hot or cold. Such beautiful views and area. I loved that there were bikers and walkers on the same trails.

Super chill with easy trails to walk around and get some nice desert views right next to the city. The Hole in the rock is a fun quick 2 min climb and perfect to catch a sunset or some photos. Stop by if you’re in Phoenix.

This is a beautiful, picturesque park with a lot of different amenities! The walking trails on the mountain are easy to do and breathtaking, but even the more common features are in excellent shape! We have utilized the archery range many times, and it’s a neat addition to the area. You won’t be disappointed if you visit!

This was magical, coming from Florida. Did a few of the small loop trails and climb to hole in the rock. First time coming out west can only imagine what larger parks would feel like.

Great place to hike! Huge variety of easy to moderate to difficult trails with some paved parts and ramadas and other more steep, mountainous parts. The rock formations are especially cool with lots of fun holes which can be entered and decent shade. It gives scenic views of the desert and cacti and on one of the trails was a pull-up bar and trail heads not only with trail markers but with interesting images and walking stick tricks on them. The desert wild-life including birds and snakes are also visible and existent.

Great kid-friendly aquarium at Arizona Mills Mall! The price is just right for the size of the Aquarium. It is fun to see the variety of aqua life in an easy-to-follow floor plan. It was fun to see the turtles and tank with stingrays. I loved the bubble like viewing areas for little kids. The tour ends with a small but nice gift shop.

SEA LIFE Aquarium is such a fun and beautiful experience! The tunnel tank with sharks and rays is breathtaking, and the touch tanks and interactive displays make it hands-on for all ages. Everywhere you turn there are great photo opportunities — from seahorses to schooling fish. The exhibits are well kept, staff are friendly, and the whole place is easy to enjoy at your own pace. A perfect mix of education, visuals, and interactive fun!

We’ve always enjoyed our visits to SEA LIFE Arizona! The aquarium is beautifully done, and my daughter especially loves the scavenger hunt and all the fun little viewing areas and photo spots throughout. It’s a great family activity, and the exhibits are engaging and well cared for. That said, the prices do feel a bit high for the length of the visit. We’ve gone three or four times over the past couple of years, and while it’s always a good experience, the cost may keep us from visiting as often in the future.

My daughter and I came as she in in college here and We had fun. It was a good time. Blew me away it was in a mall like experience but I would absolutely go again. Good time.

Amazing experience, especially for a first-time aquarium for my partner. We bought the behind the scenes tickets in advance and Aj was a wonderful guide, and he was an absolute delight to talk to Massive reccomendation for adults and kids alike to visit this place! Especially if you're from out of town, on a budget, and on a time crunch! It's worth it, and should I visit Arizona again I might have to take a peek at their other exhibits!

Visiting the Sea Life aquarium with my family was an incredible experience! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by vibrant displays of marine life that captivated both the kids and adults. The variety of sea creatures was impressive, with everything from colorful tropical fish to majestic sharks swimming overhead in the underwater tunnel. The interactive exhibits were a highlight for the kids, allowing them to touch starfish and learn about different species in a fun, engaging way. We also enjoyed the informative talks from the staff, who shared fascinating facts about the animals and their habitats. The atmosphere was lively, and it was wonderful to see everyone, including my family, so excited about the wonders of the ocean. Overall, the Sea Life aquarium made for a memorable family outing. It was both educational and entertaining, and we left with a greater appreciation for marine life. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fun day out with family!

Really cool experience, it was larger/had more animals than I expected. My kids loved it, Definitely reccomend and it was a good price. We bundled tickets with Legoland Discovery Center. Worth the price!

• Review Tempe Town Lake – Endless Fun in the Sun! Tempe Town Lake is the ultimate outdoor playground! Whether you’re renting a scooter, biking, rollerblading, skating, running, or just taking a relaxing walk, there’s something for everyone. You can even rent a boat or a quirky little duck pontoon and spend the whole day out on the water. We always have a blast here and love that it feels clean, safe, and family-friendly. Highly recommend for a sunny day of adventure or a peaceful lakeside stroll. #TempeTownLake #ArizonaFun #Scooters #Siggy_E 💋

Tempe Town Lake is very safe for walkers and runners alike. Please be mindful of the bikers in the area, because there are plenty. The lake is spread out, so you can get your steps/miles in easily. It’s even safe in the evenings, but use proper discretion when alone. There’s also plenty of restaurants and shopping only .25 miles away. Lots of business and lodging.

My favorite bike ride destination.

Tempe town lake is ok, they have rental paddle boats and you can also bring your own board. Swimming is not allowed. Seen a lot of people fishing but didn't see anyone catch anything. On the weekends the atmosphere changes and a lot of people, families, children etc walk around the park and enjoy the views by the water. Be aware that some shady business may be going on.

Fresh clear water, electric boats,views that tantalize the eyes 👀 That's what Tempe Town Lake area offers.Shops, restaurants, magnificent buildings ,folk's with kids and pups.Ingredeance for your greatest holiday. Tempe Town Lakes Rocks.

We went this evening for a doughnut boat ride and had a good time. It was hot but then it got a little cooler the sun went down some and we enjoyed the sunset. It was beautiful! The boat was quite slow but very pleasant. The cost was $140 for an hour. $160 after tax. It fits 10 people. We brought snacks and drinks but no alcohol is allowed.

This is such a fun place to go. Especially during the pandemic. Being stuck in our homes for so long it's a nice place to go and get some excersie. Today was a perfect day to go walking. There were a ton of people riding bikes. Lots of families there with canopy's and having picnics. I love that you are able to rent scooters, the family peddle carts. Fair prices for paddle boats, all different kinds. I can't wait to go back and do more stuff there. Also there is A mountain that people hikes on in the same area. Lots of things to keep someone or a family busy.

Nice museum where you can see ruins of a native american village. There's a small trail that loops around the area with signs explaining each site. The museum inside tells the story the story of the people who lived there and how different periods in history changed their way of life and surroundings. There's also a small giftshop where you can souvenirs.

A small but mighty museum. I really expected more exhibitions inside but even if small it was very informative and interesting to find out about the canals and how people have made Phoenix their homes for many centuries. I specially loved the outside houses and structures to get a better idea of what life was like then

My only lament is that I did not have all the time I wanted to spend here. The archeological site of the va'aki was impressive to behold and contemplate. I loved getting to connect with the physical site and imagining the life of the O'odham people a thousand or so years ago and imagining their lives, pondering their engineering and how it made this unforgiving environment liveable. The bonus is realizing this museum represents a ground zero of Phoenix's origin story. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

Wonderful indoor/outdoor museum. I recently stopped by on a long layover. Perfect distance to head over to kill some time on a layover. The outdoor area provides some great views of the airport and Valley.

I would have given five stars if there were more to explore inside but that is neither here nor there. I enjoyed looking at all that they have outside as well. I loved that they have a garden and kitchen props and that you could see how the inside of the homes looked. I went on a Sunday and there was minimal people there.

I am truly puzzled by the positive reviews that were posted online. We trusted those reviews and wondering which museum they were reviewing. Spent 45 minutes for the entire experience, not much to look at compared to other ruins and museum’s and wasted $13 a person.

I used a library culture pass to see this. It also counts as an Arizona 250 site. I hadn't been here since a kid. It's very interesting for those who appreciaye archeological sites. The docent gave an interesting and informative talk. I appreciated the quiet and gentle walk thru and on top of the ruins. It gives you a better understanding of the size and depths of the structures. I would recommend visiting in the mornings, as it still gets warm even during the Fall. This museum is located in the heart of the city, so it's really a juxtaposition of the old amongst the new. There's a lot of signage to read in the museum, but we mainly enjoyed the stroll.

Walking many main campus’s across the US including many large state institutions I was pleasantly surprised by how nice the main campus was via foot on a Sunday afternoon. I can’t speak for the academics or campus life but it had a lot to offer and felt unique, inviting and progressive academically. Hard to rate it overall but as a campus walk I walked away with a good impression of ASU.

Very modern looking school located downtown Phoenix. Several large building in the campus. Seem to have gotten donation for Walter Cronkite school of journalism.

Home of one of the largest public universities in United States, the major campus of Arizona State University in Tempe covers roughly a square mile with the buildings set in almost like botanical garden.

Go Devils! Class of 1982. Beautiful university. The grounds and the buildings are all unique.

ASU completely upgraded their Game Day App....which meant completely starting over with the new app. My football tickets didn't show up, coupled with the fact we wanted to put all our accounts under one name. We seen our athletic representative Zack, who always gets things done for us. Used a different method which was just as easy to find and have access to football tickets, got all our accounts together now, paid for wrestling season tickets, so now we're good for this academic year. "It's all FORKS UP!"

Awesome location to learn Aerospace Engineering. Sadly didn't work out for me but would 100% recommend if you get the chance. 1 star was knocked off because of just how expensive this school is. unless your doing something that isn't taught anywhere else with decent reviews it would be in the best interest to go elsewhere.

Very well organized Graduationat the Desert Financial Center. Traffic was heavy, but they got us parked easy and quickly and close to the venue. The campus is clean and safe. Very happy with our experience.

Loved this museum! Very cool Phoenix Lights exhibit! Extensive mineral collection; one of the largest and varied I’ve seen! Highly recommend.

More than impressed- this museum outshines any other museums in the area including the Phoenix science one. There's a large free parking lot with accessible spots. Outside, they have some old mining equipment and a fountain. Inside the museum, there's two stories of long stretching hallways- I'd allot 4-5 hours to soak it all in - so much to see! On the first floor, on the right by the gift shop- they have a room on old Arizona road. From there, they have a room on gems (so pretty) and mining and two glass-walled rooms on history in Arizona. In front, there are glass displays of historical Arizona figures, etc. On the second floor, they have a long winding hallways that takes you through UFO and the Phoenix Lights, historic moments in Arizona and wars in Arizona. What's really nice is it's not just ho-hum historical displays. They also have a lot of interpretive exhibits which go above and beyond. For example, they had a few model homes to resemble the era and one part of the exhibit even was themed to a city in the 1900s. Super cool. Price was more than reasonable and there was so much to see. Also, employees were extremely kind and welcoming!

What a wonderful museum! We were visiting Phoenix for the day and decided to stop in. The people that work there were incredibly friendly and had great stories about Arizona that I didn't know. The exhibits were really well done and covered variety of topics. We will plan to come back next time we are in Phoenix!

Overall a nice experience, but the exhibits are quite dated. It’s very large on the inside and spread over two floors but I felt some of the exhibits could really be updated as you can tell they haven’t been for quite awhile. There was a very large focus on World War II as well. That’s great, but a lot of other museums cover that so I felt it was a bit redundant. I would’ve liked to have seen more about Native American and other parts of Arizona history. Or especially some more recent history within the last 30 years. It’s $15 for adults and $12 for seniors, but I felt that was a little bit high for what you get in return. I could easily see this being a free museum like the Tempe History Museum. At least it should be a donation type of system, $15 was a bit steep for what you get in return. There is plenty of parking out front so that part is very easy. I feel this is especially suited for elementary school kids versus the avid museum visitor.

My sisters, friends, family and I attended our mother’s, Dora Kline Perry and six other amazing women, induction into the Arizona Women’s Hall of Fame. This was a lovely venue with good acoustics and lots of room outside the auditorium for gathering and talking and great catering. And plenty of parking.

A beautiful and popular place for weddings and celebration events! The large outdoor courtyard with access to indoor spaces off each side features a large waterfall as a backdrop to the main event. Yes, it is an amazing museum, but it's more popular for its central location, desert landscaping, and multifunctional event space. The photos here were for the Kids in Focus annual fundraising event, with the Walt Richardson Band, strolling musicians, contortionist, acrobats, large dancing figures, a silent auction (photo after the prizes were claimed), and in the museum lobby were the newest photos by some of the kids, and 8 restaurants brought a delicious food item to share, a nice way to try some yummy dishes. Plan on attending this important event next November, and check out the many scheduled photo exhibits with each child photographer in attendance to sign your photo book and chat with you. Kids in Focus (KIF) is changing young lives! Be part of it!

Drove by the building today, saw the American flag flying at full. Such a disgrace to disobey a presidential order to fly at half mass. Very insensitive to the family of the victims in the recent event, whom call Scottsdale home.

This place has a safe walking running bike trail, away from traffic.. Friendly community, with people outside walking running riding bikes. I'd say the walking trail is close to four maybe five miles all the way around. Humming birds, bunny's and ducks, and birds are around. There's a park area with tennis court, restrooms and places to sit. Absolutely great place for outdoors with family and friends. Good Job Arizona Falls 🫡

Great stop if you are in the area. I’ve lived in Arizona for 20 years and never stopped by here! It’s cool to learn about the water systems and how the canals create power through SRP. It’s a peaceful place, a great stop if you’re running or hiking along the canal as well. Will be back if I’m ever in the area again.

Interesting visit. We just had a heavy rain storm the day before. The water was brown with turbidity. The falls are neat. And the mechanics of the channels the water can go through are interesting. It's free, and just a quick stop, but worth checking out. Also, there is some good history about the falls.

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This is a really good spot to go for a hike or take your dog for a walk. It's very pretty and relaxing. It's in town and just a cool spot to get away and kinda reset. They have a part with tennis courts and volleyball courts as well.

We went there to check out the falls and hydroelectric power facility. It’s an interesting setup on the canal there in Arcadia, close to Scottsdale. There isn’t really a whole lot to see other than some architectural features by the main falls. Took about. 10 minutes to view the facility and snap some pics. It’s worth the stop if you happen to be in the area, but not really a spot for a specific trip across town.

I definitely enjoy checking out the falls on a definitely would do it again but I didn't see a few of the pictures that I saw on some of the reviews so I might have missed something but it was pretty hot. It was pretty cool to go see though.

I recently visited LEGOLAND Discovery Center in Phoenix with my daughter, and honestly, I was disappointed. The only reason I’m giving it two stars instead of one is because the staff was genuinely friendly and helpful throughout our visit. They really tried to make it fun for the kids and were patient and welcoming. Unfortunately, that’s where the positives end. This place is extremely overpriced for what you get. We paid over \$30 per person expecting a mini amusement park experience, but it felt more like a glorified indoor play area. There are only a couple of small rides, which were okay but not worth the price of admission. After 20 minutes, my kid was already bored — and we had seen and done just about everything. The activities are very limited. A small indoor playground, and a couple of LEGO build stations, there really wasn’t much else to do. It might be okay if tickets were under \$10 or part of a larger entertainment complex, but at full price, it just doesn’t offer enough. Save your money and try something else.

A neat place to check out as a family, read more about the 4 stars f your kids love, it’s worth checking out. The inside is bright, colorful, and has something for everyone. The big Lego play structure is always a hit, and the race car station where kids can build and race their own cars is hands down the highlight. There’s also a nice little play area outside the entrance, plus a gift shop with member discounts (10% off), which is a nice perk. Parking is easy if you get close to the door, and once you walk in, LEGOLAND is right on the right-hand side. We also love that there’s a frozen yogurt place right next door with a few non-dairy flavors a fun little add-on treat. That said, there are a few downsides. Some of the attractions are really small, like the little indoor train game where you “zap” zombies (not my favorite). There’s also a mini ride and a mini movie theater, but the attractions sometimes lean a little on the scarier side for younger kids. The hours don’t make a lot of sense no evening hours during the week, which isn’t very helpful for families with school aged kids. Depending on the time of day, there aren’t always many staff around. And if you go during a field trip, it can get really busy, so it’s worth checking online before heading out. Overall though, we’re members, and our kids enjoy it every time we go. It could use more seasonal updates and interactive features, but for a small space, it’s a great place for Lego-loving kids. I’d give it 4 stars.

Went to adult night at the Discovery Center and had a great time. There were build challenges, free play, games, prizes, and more. The employees were super friendly and available for assistance. There is a store attached if you are more interested in shopping for Lego or of you want to grab something afterward. There are bathrooms on site and a café where you can purchase water, coffee, soda, and get snacks.

I didn't realize this was inside the mall. The first couple rooms are really dark, kinda scared my almost 2 year old. The place is small but pretty spacious, fun and cute, had little activity centers for the kids. Has a little coffee and food shop, a really big and clean bathroom. Its a cute experience to do once.

I took my four year old son a few days ago. They were having a Halloween special event where you make your own Lego potion. There was only one person working at the table and we waited in line for quite a long time- no problem. When it’s our turn, my four year old who had a stammer (it’s like a stutter but he repeats whole words instead of syllables) was excited. He was being polite and started to talk to the lady. She interrupted him and repeated what he said in a mocking way. He started to say we-we-we want to… and she interrupted and said We-we-we. Extremely rude, mean spirited and hurtful. I was honestly shocked and didn’t say anything at first other than to tell her that he’s just excited and has a stammer. I was able to speak to a manager who said he would talk to the employee. But he didn’t really apologize or offer us a free ticket or anything at all. I didn’t ask for anything I was just very hurt that someone working around kids would be so mean. My kid loves this place so we will probably return, but I really hope that someone in management does something about the young lady who treated us this way. She shouldn’t be interacting with children until she changes her attitude.

This place was amazing fun for myself and my nearly 5 year old. I would recommend it for families with kids aged 4 to 9. They have a showroom that's interactive with buttons to liven the scenes, Lots of building stations, a playplace type playground, VR, 2 rides and a movie theater. They also sell Starbucks coffee and have a decent cafe. The only lacking section imo was the car building area with ramps that didn't have enough supplies. We spent 4 hours there and my kid still wasn't ready to leave, but it was closing time.

Awesome place and you get a discount if you show you went to the aquarium next door, the 4d movie was cool, but just seeing my grandson so happy was the best part, if he could write this review, he'd give it 2 thumbs up. And thats what its all about

Nice place to walk around when you are stressed out. The little bridges are awesome. The ducks follow you around and want to be fed. Nice park

This is a nice walk from the Omni hotel at ASU. We walked every day to the lake and around it and back across the bridge. Great views. Never did any of the water activities, it’s a man made lake so the water is “stagnant” I don’t recommend swimming.

Loved this place!! It’s so cute and has a feel for a romantic walk as well did see a lot of couples and family out here. Felt safe! Highly recommend for a nice run or walk.

My first time to Tempe Town Lake. Got lucky to find a great parking spot I think for a first timer exploring. Brought my bicycle to ride around the lake, which I thought would be too much but I did it anyway. Lots of 🔥 college girls and guys too I guess if that's your thing. Paved trail all the way around. Just a great place to ride or rollerblade. I did fish a little, no bites but, it's really a good size lake I'm impressed, I loved it. There's a marina boat ramp on the north side but that's probably a different review.

Beautiful! At 7:15AM I was able to see the sunrise while the full moon was setting! It doesn't get much better than that. Let me know if there are any spots in nature where you're able to easily see both. Always looking for locations.

Finally got to see water in the desert! Oh, I was working but I definitely snapped some photos, I will be renting a boat or something soon! Yes it's worth seeing, and yes there's an event going on right now so it may be difficult to access, but if you park on the other side and walk the trail you'll be fine!

This park must be a nest for the Bird scooters. There were SO many and it was really fun!! I had avoided renting them before tho I've seen them in every city even my own. The park gave us an open and safe place to try them and we had a ball. My brother ended with a fallout and scuffed elbow which bummered the play but he's a grown man and could deal. The park has a beautiful landscape if you're not looking down into the nasty water. It looks nice from some angles tho. It's quite a nice park with boat rentals and a beautiful walking path along the water. A few homies scattered around but no one was menacing or doing any harm. I'd say this park is super family friendly and a good stop by for some recreation or a picnic if you have a blanket.

Decent size field. Fun dogs. Stays busy enough for my dog to make friends. There is some standing water in the middle of the field that looks deadly. Also, there is a strong smell of urine in many places. I'm sure do to lavlck of rain. I would re-visit.

Great spot in Tempe to get your fix, very nice pickleball courts, friendly crowd. During the hot months it's crowded by 7am! Same a year later, great courts and a wait at sunrise.

This is very nice for a walk. 4, can you open to get home? 👍🏠 Good, uh, workout, lots of athletes come here. 🏃🏽‍♂️🏆 I haven't seen any hobos come here. 🤔 They have a skate ring. ⛸️ They have a really, really big dog park. 🐕‍🦺🐾 They have Tennis court. 🎾 They have so many big fields for Soccer or baseball. ⚽️⚾️ It's really impressive how big it's this location is. 😲 The female spectrum is really clean. ✨ I don't know about the boy's bathroom, my son. 👦 It says it's kind of smelly, so if you have some boys, maybe if you go into the girls restroom, I don't know if they have multiple restrooms, so that might be that the one that I went to is cleaner or dirtier. 🤔 I don't know. 🤷‍♀️ But it's really good, and it's a really good place. 👍 And it's clean and safe. ✅

This is a pretty decent sports complex. I think it needs a little TLC, otherwise it has everything it seems to need to keep us all comfy.

Nice facilities, well maintained for the most part. Gets insanely crowded in the winter at the pickleball courts, but people move pretty quickly and respect the rotation. Good mix of competitive and casual players. I'd recommend going even if you don't have 4 people to play. You can always jump in as a single, double, or pick up a 4th if you only have 3

Nice big park. No big/small dog separation. Some balls laying around but no real toys or obstacles. Nice fencing with double gate at either end. Doggie bags and scoopers. Water fountains with bowls and dog fountains. Benches and one covered Ramada. Trees around perimeter offer good shade. All in all pretty nice!

We come here to play pickleball. There are multiple courts and not too busy on weekend evenings. The courts are nice!

All of our guest have raved about Papago golf club since our wedding in May. Papago has amazing views and their food is even better! When first looking at Papago, Lauren was very helpful and went above and beyond to provide us all the information we would need. We enjoyed lunch as a family and everything was fantastic from food to service. Once we decided on them, the process was seamless. There is not enough I can say about this amazing venue. From start to finish everything was amazing. Communication was beyond my expectations, I would call or email Lauren and she always responded in a timely manner. She even came in on her day off to show our family around and go over last minute details to ease my anxiousness. I have dreams about the food. It was so good and I love looking back at our photos and how everyone had an amazing time with how much attention to detail and care of the staff has put in. Thank you so much for making our wedding day amazing, for helping us through the entire process and for being amazing people in general. We are so happy that we found you guys and we cannot wait to come back for lunch and anniversaries! We will definitely look at Papago going forward for any future events.

Very good course within the city of Phoenix. I like the desert courses that are outside the city but this course does provide great views of some of the nearby mountains. The course is well maintained and is a challenging. Tee times were spread out and we finished in just over 3 hours.

This course is a terrific city course. With a Phoenix Golf Card, it is also a great bargain. I was impressed with the condition of the fairways, greens, and bunkers. Host Randy was very helpful.

Papago is a favorite among locals and for good reason. It has a classic layout set against the backdrop of the Papago Buttes, which makes for some really scenic holes. The fairways are wide but the greens can be tricky, so it keeps you on your toes without feeling punishing. It’s also the home course for ASU’s golf teams, so you know the facilities are solid. For the price, the conditions are excellent, and it’s a public course that really plays like something much higher-end.

I really enjoyed my golf experience here. We tee'd off at 6 a.m. and we're able to almost maintain a good pace. The golf carts are quite strict on where you can and can not drive them.

Staff is very accommodating, from the cart guys to the pro shop and restaurant, super cool and friendly. The course is playing great and is in pretty good shape for a Phoenix summer. Greens were rolling nice and the traps have actual sand in them. Some courses haven’t replaced sand since Covid, there are still “hard” traps in some valley courses. Price for Papago is pretty good, $34 with a Phoenix card included cart. One thing to watch out for at this course, not golf related, the birds! 😂 They picked a granola bar, fully wrapped and unopened, out my cart, opened it up and feasted. 😆😆

This is a very beautiful course. I was just passing by and played a round here. I really enjoyed the the course. It's certainly a tournament course. The fairways are very well maintained, the greens are nice and it's fast, the sands are white and soft. April was the best time to play in AZ before the 100 degree heat comes in. There's 4 different colored tee box, so it's pretty long. The Carts are very nice and it's got chrome rims. lol. Ice chest on every cart. the staffs will clean your clubs when you return. Awesome service. What's bad: the greens are very fast, very challenging and very tricky to putt. But it's a lot of fun for sure.

The tenants that live here are dirty and inconsiderate. The pile up of trash that people leave all over the complex is disgusting. The worst part is that management doesn't seem to care or even fix it to keep the buildings clean. The trash cans go all weekend overfilled and piles of garbage around it. People spill food and glass all over the complex and it never gets cleaned properly. There was broken glass in the parking garage for a month before it got cleaned up and there’s still pieces of glass all over. I’ve even picked up nails through ought the garage. Someone dropped an entire meal in the hallway and it sat for days and here are pictures of how it was cleaned, leaving food still on the floor. It smells like rotten food and you have to step around it. Dead roaches are left in the hallways. Are there even cleaners at this complex?

I normally don't write reviews, but I feel like people should know what they're walking into. The girl in the office Aleiyah is unbelievably rude and talks to everyone like she knows it all. For what we pay here for my daughter, the office staff should be respectful and helpful to us. We will not be renewing after this school year.

I lived here for about a year. I had to get my AC replaced within a few months but the maintenance team were quick to get it fixed and any other maintenance issues I had (shout out to Tommy). The area was noisy but that was expected given the majority of the population are ASU students. Overall my only complaint is the gym equipment- several of the treadmills, bikes and yoga mats were broken. Aside from that, I enjoyed my time here. The location is close to stores, restaurants and right on the lake.

There are problems with the apartment design. The public space is connected to the open-air swimming pool, the air conditioner is on uninterruptedly, the public electricity bill is very high, and the tenants also need to pay together.

My daughter currently lives here, she has been here 2 years never made no problems. Recently she was locked out of her apartment at at 11:00pm due to the fact the maintenance never changed the door battery even though she put in a request days prior. Now they sent a letter threatening to kick her out because she was upset. She worked all day and could get in and they had no regard for her. Any lawyers out there please reach out

Ten01 is a great location and a great price, but has many drawbacks including roaches, car break-ins, homeless people in the pools, and more. Move-in process: The move-in process was a horrible start to living at Ten01. I signed all my papers intending to live with Ten01 over a month prior to my move-in. After I signed the first round of papers, I asked for next steps. I got no answer. I asked again the following week. No answer. I followed up probably three times to make sure I had everything ready for move-in, all with no answer. Then a day before my move-in, I got a call from Ten01 saying I was missing a whole bunch of stuff such as utilities, we needed to pass a background check, etc. All stuff I had been asking about for the month leading up to move-in. I had to leave work and scramble to get these things all completed prior to my Saturday move-in. It was a very chaotic start to moving-in. The communication leading up to move-in was horrible. Once we moved in, they only had one key for the unit, not even one for their maintenance team. So we were tasked with making copies of the key so that we had two, and then one more for maintenance. Security: We saw very clearly homeless people using the pool on several occasions. The property is not very secure, so they just walk in to the pools and use the pool and hot tubs. Furthermore on security of the complex, my wife’s car was broken into in the garage and somebody rummaged through everything in her glove box and threw it all over the ground of the car. General cleanliness/roaches: The whole complex is not very clean. If you walk outside, prepare to walk through clouds of gnats. Additionally, most of the outside smells like dog pee. We had a really bad roach problem in our unit. We were very cleanly: no food was ever left out and our trash was always taken out. So it was clearly a building issue. We saw as many as 5 roaches in a week once. We eventually got premium pest control services from Ten01, but that in itself was another ordeal. The premium treatment required very intensive prep of removing everything from closets and drawers and moving all the furniture away from walls. The prep took hours and once it was prepped, staying in the unit was pretty impractical until treatment was complete since everything was boxed up and moved for the most part. We scheduled it for a Tuesday, and had the unit ready for the treatment. We went to the front desk that Tuesday to ask when we could expect it be completed, and the front desk told us they had no record of our treatment being scheduled. Luckily after a long discussion, we got through to pest control and he serviced our apartment. Water issues: On several occasions we lost water services for prolonged up to 12+ hour periods of time. Water was often unavailable for longer than their predicted outage as well. Gym: The gym was one of the redeeming qualities of the complex, but even the gym was not without fault. The gym was well stocked with weight equipment and cardio equipment. The weight equipment was great, but half the cardio equipment did not work for the entirety of our lease. 1 of the 2 elliptical machines worked. Maybe 3ish of the 5 treadmills worked. 1 of the 2 arc trainers worked. None of the three peloton workout bikes worked. Location: The location was great. That is the one five star quality of the property. You’re right next to the 202 and walking distance from Tempe town lake, and even a scooter ride from Mill Ave. Price: There is a big range in prices for units. You can definitely get a really good deal on a one bedroom — especially considering the location. But just beware of everything outlined above and more.

I had a great experience touring Ten01 with Christian Ruano. He was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and patient throughout the entire visit. Christian took the time to answer all my questions in detail and made sure I felt comfortable and informed about everything

I was hesitant to try this place out but WOW, what an incredible experience! A few important things to know: Last driving range balls are sold at 10:30 After 6/7pm it's a par 3 course only Military discount is 50%!! Some friends and I played the front 9 starting at 10:55 and got in 8 holes. We were taking our time and had an incredible experience. The tee boxes and greens are in surprisingly fantastic condition! Note: the carts are very GPS/geo controlled and you cannot drive on almost any fairway so be prepared to walk a bit

I recently attended the Grass Clippings Golf Tournament at Rolling Hills Golf Club in Tempe as a spectator, and it was an experience I won’t soon forget. A big thank you to **Gila River Casino** for generously providing the VIP suite tickets—they truly made the day unforgettable! Rolling Hills is a fantastic course, offering both beauty and challenge at every hole. Even as a spectator, I was captivated by the stunning views and the exciting competition unfolding across the fairways. The course was in impeccable condition, and it was a pleasure to watch the players navigate such a well-maintained layout. The event itself was seamless and incredibly enjoyable. The staff and volunteers were helpful and friendly, making the entire experience run smoothly from start to finish. As a VIP suite holder, I had the chance to watch the action up close from a comfortable, elevated perspective. The suite was stocked drinks, and it was a perfect place to relax and take in all the excitement. The social aspect of the tournament was another highlight. The energy was lively and fun, with everyone in great spirits, whether they were cheering for the players or enjoying the great company. It was easy to see that the event was designed to create a welcoming atmosphere for everyone involved, and the VIP experience definitely enhanced that. Once again, a huge thanks to **Gila River Casino** for making this such a memorable day. If you get the chance to attend next year, I highly recommend it—whether you’re playing or spectating, you’ll be in for an amazing time!

Night golf at rolling hills has to be on your bucket list! The staff is awesome and youthful vibe scatters throughout the operation. Taco & Margarita Tuesdays is a must and the outdoor bar will satisfy. Thanks for the unique experience. We'll be back!

Over priced and practice area issues all the time. This use to be a fun AFFORDABLE course, but under the new management. Higher prices and subpar facility. For instance during the summer, they had a range pass for $39.95 a month. Fine for June, but after that closures for weeks at a time, while still being billed. When the driving range finally opened again, now they want $69.95 a month. Don't fall for the night golf gimmick. You are not getting 18 holes and areas are limited to lighting, but you sure are paying for something. They need to read the crowd. Their prices are worse than Encanto 18 and Dobson, which if you have golfed in the Valley, know both those places are crazy busy and FUN!

The staff was amazingly accommodating for our group of 6. Merch is awesome, the course was great and filled with people just there to have a great time. The restaurant was fantastic with great views of the course as we chilled with cocktails and food. The outdoor restaurant is perfect for game watching and relaxing after a bit of golf. Honestly, can’t wait to get back again.

I love this place! It's great to have a place to go practice and play a round after the sun goes down. The only reason I gave four stars is because they don't take cash. Found that out the hard way other night! But other than that I highly recommend this course!

Haven't played the course. But I really enjoy the range. Well-shaded, misting fans, top tracer technology, music, sports on flat screens. Always friendly, welcoming, and professional service. Fun atmosphere, beautiful views, and love the bar vibe too.

This place is a very clean and beautiful park. There are park Rangers that do come around and also a police officer too but he parks and watches just to make sure everybody is safe and civil. The lake is pretty clean to me and there are fishes in it too mostly baby ones. There is a dog park, picnic areas,shade from the sun, and kids playground.

The park overall has a slightly sketchy vibe, but with security and rangers present, it feels safe during the day. I won't be coming here at night. The picnic shelter, sandwiched between the pond and the road, seems to be inhabited by long-term park residents, resulting in food items and garbage scattered around, which can attract curious dogs on the way to the bark park. Despite these drawbacks, I still feel secure, and the view from the dog park area is exceptional! See.attached videos. One downside is the prevalence of uncollected dog waste, Overall, it's a solid park with two separate dog areas hillside. Great views!

Good hacking trails. good picnic spot with the family or friends.

If you want a friendly place to take family and friends on a wonderful summer day, Papago Park is the place to be. Historic value and a great view of the Valley of the Sun Papago Park has a lot to offer.

Yoga in the park! It was fun the bark Park is there just off to the side... It was awesome to do yoga and see the dogs walking by with their owners and the dog park was not super loud and there were some really cool dogs! It's located in a nice little area there's lots of trees which is not common for a dog park so I think it would be a great place to bring my dog after I do yoga LOL!

I don’t have a dog, but I walked by so my kid could see the dog park. The fence is very high, probably 8 feet tall. It did stink like piss and shit but that’s what you get when you have dog owners that don’t pick up after themselves. There’s shade and benches to sit on.

Great park and nice people, gets busy in the evening and very clickish, but that's not why I'm giving it 3 stars... It gets 3 cuz NOBODY CLEANS UP AFTER THEIR DOG! Hands down, the worst park in the east valley when it comes to this.... Clean up after your pets people!!!!

Cute park with a neat playground for kids. Ages 4++ Not for small children. I personally enjoyed the music making area. Grass area to enjoy and a Ramada with picnic tables between two playgrounds is nice. There is also a workout area but I did not go over to it. Overall a nice little break enjoyed here on the playground.

Great place for pets they have a large amount of empty grass area to run on leash of course, and a gated area specifically for dogs that can play together off leash with water fountain that accommodate pets and sturdy mini trash bags for pet mess. Has small playground and swings for kids and 1 Ramada and a few benches. I have seen security several times on patrols and picking up trash keeping park clean and safe. No restrooms though. Not too many shaded areas unless you go under a tree, which there are several around the edge of park.

Smaller however nice and quiet. Big enough to throw a ball and for the dogs to burn some energy. Definitely a place to go to if you live close to it.

There is basket ball court, a lot of open space to play games, swings for kids and sitting area. It is perfect for an open air evening workout

Great playground for games like football, cricket, frisbee and many other. Great for dogs as seperate dog park is also available.

The facilities are great.

All the dogs were well behaved and their owners were nice people

It was a really clean nice park. Someone was sleeping on one of the benches on the far side. But my kids played on the play ground was perfect for small children. Nice grass area and plenty of tables to sit at. Also a really nice skate area and didn't see any restrooms.

Bowl is surrounded by dirt and trees for the wind to fill it with slippery dust and debris. The park is just a bowl, no real flat space. Transitions are all small and tight. Almost the whole park is painted to hide graffiti so everything is slippery, and if it hasn't been painted it's covered in cracked patching that's chipped off and created an even worse surface.

Alright, my kids like this park. I didn’t like it all that much. I’d really rate it a 2.5. Pros: splash pad, plenty of picnic tables, two baby swings and a tire swing. cute play structure. Low traffic park. Skatepark. Open grass area and sidewalk around to walk. Gate around park. Cons: Park has no public bathroom, park didn’t feel very clean, parking was not super available. The deck to the splash pad is slick and my toddler kept smacking his head slipping. Lastly, the park has sand, which in combination of the kids being wet from the splash pad it was the worst.

Please patch up the skate park. It would be good if there weren't a bunch of chunks out of it here and there. I fell a few seconds after dropping in because of patchy, inconsistent, worn out concrete on the floor.

Was gonna have a little picnic but saw homeless people and decided it's not safe for my littles.

I love the splash pad here!! It's so very nice...

Thehbhave a splash pad. The bigfwsg negative are that there are NO bathrooms at all.

Very nice park in a basin. That pretty much isolates us from Knox Rd. Parking is essentially on the street. No restrooms. There is a tiny parking lot that can only handle a few cars. My unfounded guess if you are a lot to the park stopping there would avoid having the long walk into the basin. There is one of the two soccer fields close by. The other is on the middle of a relatively wide park. Good lit basket all court. Good sand volleyball court. Large playground. Lots of shade. Handicapped parking spot is on the street which a long walk down the fenced sidewalk and then a difficult push to get back up. The park was not busy but more people than I have seen at a majority of other parks. It still was probably 1% occupied. The two soccer areas are basic and the pitch not good. Shade trees a very good. The city of Tempe has a lot of good parks and this is one of them.

Hangers park has two soccer fields, a sand volleyball court, playground for kids (5 and up I would say) , and they have recycling bins/trash cans. There aren’t any restrooms near by or at the park. They usually have soccer practice at one of the soccer fields. I give them 4 stars because they do not have restrooms. Great neighborhood surrounding the park. Adult supervision recommended due to the playground area.

For this park, there is no off-street parking and I did see no parking signs along both sides of the curb. You can park in the elementary school lot and then just cross the street. There is no sidewalk in the actual park, but you can still get your cardio in by running on the soccer field and the hills that go down to it. A few laps on that will get you a good workout. Downside though is watch out for those random dirt mounds-- not sure if anthills.. For sports lovers, besides the soccer field, there's also a basketball court with 2 nets and a volleyball court. It's nice how the sports areas are spread apart so you don't have to worry about balls flying astray and you can play in peace. There is an access-friendly ramp that you can take down to the park that connects directly to the play area, or you can just walk down the grassy slopes. The playground is not much too look up but it has a lot of slides to play on... Overall decent park.

Wonderful place for families, and friends to meet and BBQ 2 big playgrounds with jungle Jim's for 2 separate age groups (toddlers & school agers) basketball court, soccer field, and volleyball court! There are big grassy fields surrounding the BBQ / table areas.. there are also cement and dirt pathways around the park itself... Tucked into the Warner Ranch housing development, and horse properties - it's a beautiful quiet and friendly community

Good park with lots of room to play and decent shade from trees. There is a main playground for bigger kids and a separate area for littler kids. The majority of the play area is sand. There are fun, hand-operated, digging machines to dig in the sand. However, make sure to empty the little one's shoes before getting in the car or going home because that sand gets everywhere.

Fun place to play basketball or bring the children to play on the large jungle gym. Also a volleyball court and two soccer/football fields. The steep incline when walking into or out of the park is great for doing hill sprints for athletes that want to do conditioning. I do not recommend biking down into the park as it is really steep and there are metal rails on either side near the bottom so if you veer off or lose control you will get hurt. Biggest downside is that there is no restroom available and the fields are often taken up by sports practices at night.

We really like this community park. Much of the history of the park comes from the Hanger family. They owned a dairy here in the area until 1973 when they moved it to Chandler. The roots of their family tree run deep in Tempe and Chandler. I always love seeing kids (mine included) running and playing in this park. Basketball, a large playground and huge open spaces for all to enjoy.

Clean benches, all the playground equipment is in fair condition. Soccer, Basketball, and a wide open field to accomodate various activities. Drinking fountain and 5 bbq grills with benches.

This is an awesome park, one of my favorites. Such a nice green space!

Clean, shade, plenty of space for everyone.

I hear they are going to put a bike path through this park. I cannot wait to be able to ride my bicycle down there.

It needs to be upgraded so much and add more things to it and expand the playground by alott

I remembered the true beauty of the sky on the tire swing, highly recommended.

Gorgeous park..played catch with my son there.

I would give zero stars if I could. The fries are usually so good but today it wasn’t. The fries were cold and the sauce that they put on made it even worse. So when I told the guy that the food was cold, he said that’s how it comes. Well now my boyfriend got food poisoning and we wouldn’t recommend eating here. I’m never coming back.

The food's not bad if you can get past the troll guarding the counter. I had a really bad customer service experience with the counter help yelling at me and making me feel uncomfortable because I tried to use a coupon. Maybe you'll have a better experience

Awesome experience! The owner was friendly and chatted with us about dinos. Food was tasty, not too pricey, and I love the theme :)

T rex burger!!

Poor excuse for a arboretum, especially for a university. Less than an acre of plants. Most id. tags were missing or unreadable. The tags that were there provided little information. Lots of dead plants. Not worth the effort to go, even though admission is free. If you do go, don't pay for more than a hour of parking.

This is not an arboretum. It’s a small outdoor events center with a handful of cactus and plants on the sides located at the ASU campus, which this review is NOT about. I’ve seen more plants in front of many private homes in this area. Google map is misleading.

The university has let the arboretum fall to shambles. The plant markers are bleached out.

Always a fun time @ tailgate party before ASU football game.

Really really really good for a I hike and a lot of good people :)

Definitely not an arboretum. More of a path going by cacti and ugly view of Tempe buildings

It's just a beautiful comfortable place to be👍😀

Cute little park, has a tire swing, fire truck relaxing little spot

The playground is great. I counted 13 slides total. Foam paths too. The splash pad is good but it's all concrete and so it's slippery. My kid slipped once. Additionally, it's quite sandy from the playground and the wind brings in leaves and so it's not the most comfortable to walk upon barefooted. I won't come back to the splash pad without water shoes.

Park is in a nice area and park however it can use some maintenance attention and cleaning; the playground is full of cigarette butts, socks hanging from the tree, splash pad barely has water coming out, one of the water spouts is covered with bees, pet beds at the picnic tables.

Calm dog park. No one is there whenever I go, with few exceptions. Could use more shade since there's no grass. It's well-shaded in the morning due to trees on one side. There's some cement curbing for seemingly no reason and can burn dogs' feet in the summertime. The drinking fountain for dogs is surrounded by cement and in the sun as well. It's not a bad park though, just some hasty design.

Has a lot of trash 🗑

Good little park near Tempe. We came here in mid-April and they already had the splash pad turned on! My girls liked it!

The kids enjoy this place but how ever there are some rude parents who like to advocate some bullying but over all the park is splendid for kids

This dog park has potential although a few items of concern: Lots of owners are forgetting to pick up after their dogs! See pics for more info. When we were there, two HUGE, known aggressive breed dogs were cut loose in the park...running loose and not necessarily acting friendly... they were acting aggressive. Owners not worried about possible issues whatsoever. So we picked up our two 3 pound puppies and left with a bad taste.

Mitchell Dog Park has potential, but there are a few concerns that made our visit less than ideal. First, many owners aren’t picking up after their dogs, which makes the area feel neglected. More importantly, there were several large, aggressive dogs running loose and acting unfriendly. I witnessed two separate incidents where dogs snapped at others, and the owners didn’t seem concerned at all. That’s when I decided it was best for me and my service pup to leave. Another issue is the lack of separation between large and small breeds. A few smaller dogs were unintentionally trampled, it's hard to avoid when all sizes are mixed together in an open space. I really wish more local dog parks were more than just fenced-in dirt plots. With some better maintenance, clearer rules, and designated areas for different dog sizes, this place could really shine.

Great dog park. It's pretty small area compared to other dog pakrks we've visited but plenty of space for dogs to run around and get tired. Its only one area for small & big dogs. A couple of trees and benches for shade.

Great dog park - huge spread out space, well maintained green turf, couple of picnic tables for seating, lots of trees for shade, one garbage can in the corner of the park. The water fountain needs maintenance and doesn’t work except one facet on the side for dogs. No drinking water for humans though. Bunch of friendly dogs and humans! Overall nice park.

Kudos on this one! Ample room for dogs to really run and explore - as well as ample parking. It is always fairly clean and even has some chairs and shaded areas. People and their furry friends are also very nice from our experience there.

It's a small park that has both a playground and one single fence dog park. I wish Tempe had a dog park where there are more than 10 fenced dog park areas. I adopted a rescue. Cute dog but aggressive with other male dogs and him being an Australian Shepherd mix I wouldn't mind a place for him too to run around too.

Great little park. Most owners pay attention to their dogs. The grounds are basically mud, so be prepared for dirty car seats.

Beautiful Park with a big football/Soccer ground, volleyball court, basketball 🏀 court, and areas for small gathering with barbecue space. Lush green grass and designated play space for children. Flooring of children play area is cushioned for safety. Mornings are the best time to be here. During rainy season, ground sometimes is filled with water but still plenty space for activities around the park. It’s next to Myers School and definitely a pleasant quite location.

Visited this park over a weekend with my kid. The Play area (newly set up) is too good for kids to enjoy and spend time. It feels peaceful to be here walking around the park. Shelter’s are there to sit out and have food. There’s a big parking space available.

This is by far my dog rhino's favorite park! Tons of green grass lots of trees for shade and even a water fountain for dogs! And the best part about it hardly anyone there so don't go :)

Nice park to have a picnic, play basketball, volleyball, soccer, and a playground for kids. This park is pet friendly and I believe it also has a bbq grill.

Found this park on Google while searching for a field to exercise in and this was a great location. The sports field was occupied by soccer players but this wide open space was perfect. This field had all the basic sporting playing fields such as basketball, football and baseball.

Quiet and peaceful, nothing exciting here. But they do have. Volleyball sand court. And a kids playground. And I think soccer goal stands

Perfect place to take dogs and children very safe even at night

The Tempe.police have rented houses in Svob park and are protecting the construction projects with drones. We've had construction projects here for 10 years. Tempe built two gondolas to shade the homeless so now they're living here too. Now Svob park has the highest crime rate in the county.

The park it self it great. The homeless people leaving their trash, Crack pipes, needles and empty liquor bottles are the problem. There has been a influx of homeless people coming to this park for about 3/4 weeks. There are multiple bus stops at this park as well as kids playing football, and ALOT of people walking their dogs or just trying to enjoy a nice walk. I caught a homeless person looking into my front windows, I chased him off. I had another doing meth on the hood of my vehicle, I chased him off and multiple instances of smoking pot at a public park (which is illegal) I urge other residents to call the police every time you see a homeless camp starting to be set up...before it's gets really out of control.

This park was fenced off and looked really bad, as if it had been trashed completely.

Kids love this place only to ride their scooters but over all the playground is ok

Great small park with many huge trees.

Really nice park. One of the nicest I've seen in a long time.

Nice little park. Soft turf in the play area. Lots of shade in the grilling area. Good sized lot for events. Traffic is normal lite to none. No public bathrooms. Nice location convenient if you want to go to a fast food place or super markets.

Good size park in quiet neighborhood. Updated playground area with shade cover. Separate area has 4-5 picnic benches under trees with small b-b-ques.

Clean park with nice trees and shade. Lots of space for a picnic and there is a dog bag station, which is nice.

I like it. The playground area is pretty decent, there's lots of grass and every once and a while tons of families show up and all enjoy the park together. Pretty cool 😎

We love this park. There's something for everyone - babies and big kids. Plenty of space for running around, swings (including baby swings), rock climbing wall, etc. My baby isn't walking yet and can pretty much only do the swings but we also love to set up a blanket under one of the trees to have snacks and watch the other kids playing.

It got It's name for a reason; you have to be optimistic to enjoy this park. It's not bad in any way, just not anything special. Great place to go for a walk with your dog or to sit in some shady grass though!

It's an okay park. Pros -It has a nice open grassy area for running around and playing soccer. -The park area was clean and free of litter. -The playground has 2 roofed sections tot play in- filled with swing sets, tube and open aired slides, seesaws, and monkey bars. Cons -It was hard to find the parking area to get closest access to the playground. The first time around, I did street parking that faced the grassy field, and it appeared that I had to traverse the field to reach the playgrounds at the other end.

i personally love this park, i just wish they had a dog park in our neighborhood! an area where dogs can be off leash. A ton of people are always at the park and it would be really nice to not have to wait for people to leave to let my dog play! also i’m in LOVE with the new construction they are working on. i have a husky and i always have wanted a safe large pathway where i can run him in the mornings and my dream came true! it’s still not finished yet but once it’s done i’m gonna use it every single day. i also love how bright the park is at night. also the park should add more water fountains throughout the park and for dogs! they only have one water fountain for adults, children and dogs next to the playground. this park is amazing but could be better if added a separate dog area since the park is 9 acres. but overall a family friendly park!!

Good small park. 2 tennis courts that have pickleball court outlines aswell. It's popular, hit or miss on the available, could be waiting for awhile. Next to a police station. Overall very clean!

The park used to be a dump! However, the city really did an outstanding job transforming this park! Nice landscaping, an amazing kids play area that makes me wish I was little again haha. The wife was short enough to enjoy the mini zip line thing. Even has a dog water fountain, our old pup sure did enjoy that :). Now, if anyone from the city it reading, please put more street lights up in that neighborhood! Half of my street is dark, looks like the bad side of the tracks.

Very nice park. Well groomed, well taken care of, nice lush green grass. Very good tennis ball courts and decent basketball court as well. I personally go there to practice my disc golf throws. Its ideal for that, as it has big open-ish field, and is rarely too crowded. Overall, great place to go exercise, walk the dog, play sports, or have a picnic.

A very solitaire place. Very quiet, and clean. Was a great day

Love this park for the tennis courts. The lights usually stay on until at least 10, maybe 10:30. It's right across the street from the police station so you know you're safe. The courts are pretty clean, grippy, and the nets are okay. Good lighting as well. And it's a public park, so you can't beat free!

Sunset across the lake. Always a great place to chill at Indian Bend Park 🏞️

We go here for the tennis courts. Time limit for court is 2 hours. Usually around sun down is the busiest time. Construction is over FINALLY. They got a port-a-potty here but don't count on it having TP or hand Sanitizer. Bring your own. They have lights for when it gets dark. See you on the courts.

It's a pretty nice park right next to a school I believe. Neighborhood friendly Safe place to bring the kids I love it because i dont have to worry about speeding cars like other big parks. This Park is located in the neighborhood. No restrooms tho. Only complaint.

Nice little tucked away park. The only problem is the morons that have huge aggressive dogs who choose to ignore the leash laws.

Love this park for all ages of kiddos, shade and nice lighting for when it's dark. Duck off on a dead end Street

Five stars when not irrigating, It is a very nice small- medium sized park. Beautiful shade trees and birds singing in them. Older parks have mature trees as a plus. No whales in rhe irrigation areas. Parking is on street and only on the park side. Playground as new and cheerful colors. Soft ball field in decent shape with sprinkler for infield. Very nice basketball court with lighting. One Ramada plus cement and metal picnic tables. Grills. Decent amount of park benches. Very clean. Well maintained. No restrooms. Designated handicapped parking space with cement ramp.

A great magical park accessible by a pedestrian bridge over the 60. Grandkids love it. We park on the North side of the 60 on College and walk up and over the bridge to descend down into the park. The play ground is excellent, all kinds of shaded bridges and teeter totters, spinning kinds of things, swings, etc. all on a really cushy base so if you fall, you'll just bounce back up. Zero bathrooms though. That's probably why reviews say the place smells like pee. I mean: what do you do when a 3 year old has to potty? Tempe really needs to consider adding a bathroom here.

This is a lovely little community park. I enjoy walking my dogs here. There's a baseball field, where you can watch people play and practice. There is also a simple basketball court, where people shoot around. Pick-up games are a rarity here. Lastly, the playground was updated a couple of years back, and is still in great condition. Overall, this is a well utilized, clean, community park.

This place is amazing!!! Wow, the playground selection for children is expansive and they have it grouped by age group so I knew what area was right for the kid I was with or if I needed to be more attentive since it was above her age group - super helpful since I was nanny for a child and wasn't sure if she could handle certain structures. I had fun with her and she ran off all her energy and went home to crash out. Definitely recommend.

Nice enough, bit small, "better than nothing" bathrooms. Well lit in the evenings. Occasionally, a few homeless people. Decent picnic area and basketball court.

We love this park. We’ve come twice now and it’s clean and the toys are new and cute. We haven’t run into any other families or kids tho.

Decent park we live in the neighborhood so we bring our dogs here to run around and play, the grass is meh very straw like/hay feel. There is a poop bag station which is nice, a play area for kids, but tons of homeless people park up here with carts and luggage and camp out all day where the seating area is, they don’t cause any trouble but makes me nervous at night

Wednesday around noon, park not usable. Inundated with water and mud. Asked around and heard this happens weekly. Told usually Thursdays but found it like this on a Wednesday. Hope this can be helpful to others looking for a grassy place for small children to run. Will try again sometime on a different day.

A great little park. It was clean and a great place to walk the dog.

Trashed, can't use areas due to residents. Could be a very good park. Returned for the third time today, 05/29/22 and changed stars from two to four. I was able to appreciate a beautiful medium sized park. Today positives far outweigh the negatives. Also the park appears to have a long history. The shade trees are mature and mostly healthy. Irrigating is not the best but probably the only option. It does nothing for the area used for playing soccer. It was a nice experience seeing a number of parents walking to the park playground and then walking home with their young children. One parent on a swing with very young child on his lap.

Nice little park needs a bit of updating to the playground equipment but still good

Took my dog for a walk and the grass at the far end of the park was covered in spiked bur weeds.

Cool spot if you want to get some fresh air

Medium to small sized park. Is older park that has been well maintained. Last month, April 2022, the City of Tempe, was asking for park user's input on the future of this park. I took picture of sign. The playground is well maintained and clean. Decent single sand volleyball court. Two soccer goal. Pitch is not good. If you have thoughts on this park it appears Tempe would appreciate your input.

From my first visit here, I would say I didn't find the park too appealing. There is no off-street parking. Coming into the park, there's a sidewalk that leads to the playground and field area... There wasn't much to see. I don't remember seeing any restrooms/ fountains; they did have an outhouse by the sidewalk facing the street Walking toward the playground, there was a picnic ramada area so that was nice. I also saw some concrete picnic tables- maybe not comfy to sit on, but they were kept clean. Playground itself is unimpressive... outdated feel and drab colors.

Middle digger in playground was inoperable and broken. Appears to be a safety hazard. Tire swing came needs reinforcement as it detached as my daughter was getting on it. Missing (non-infant) swing needs replacing. Otherwise everything else was ordinary.

Clean little neighborhood playground with a large field and shady trees. There's a zipline, but no swings. Lots of space to set a blanket down for a picnic.

be careful... the sewage tunnel is haunted, there's faint sounds of man who got trapped in the tunnel a few years ago and never came out... but otherwise great park!

I am here several days a week. I start on the Crosscut Canal path in Old Town Scottsdale and ride the 5+ miles to Hallman Park. With its slight elevation sunrises here are often time spectacular and are a reward for waking so early to get in my ride before the Sun hits me with the full force we see in the desert. The park has its moments if traffic. But never overwhelming as there are two choices for paths. One paved one not. The paths are on opposite sides of the canal with bridges every so often. I love coming here.

An oasis in the desert! Lovely place to take a calm and peaceful walk around the duck pond. Plenty of bird-watching to be had here. Bike trails are full of friendly and cautious bikers. For each rule the park has, there are at least two signs for it throughout the park.

One of my favorite parks and I happen to live next to. There are plenty of interesting things to see as you adventure around Evelyn Hallman Park. Does anyone know what these concrete blocks are or represent?

I love how quiet it is with several areas of vegetation along the waters edge to just sit and take nature into my being . My mind just calms

Nice pond for fishing, but not much else to do here except walk. You can access the south end of Papago Park and the backside of the zoo. In the evenings, you can hear the animals crying out for dinner a well as the early mornings.

I love this park and come here all the time. However today I stumbled across these turtles that were killed. Are you that nasty you're just wandering around smashing turtle shells??

They keep cutting down all the trees and bushes. Looks sparse now 😭

A little run down by homeless people activity but otherwise a really nice park. Shade structures, green grass, views of downtown Tempe and a nice variety of animals at sunset on the adjoining trails

Its a cool old historical park. Unfortunately, the homeless are destroying it. Looks the city is getting ready to persevere it this year.

Chill spot to walk around. Not busy when I went but I could see it getting packed.

Years back I came here and the park accross the road. Both are not as they were. This one was the filthiest trash filled small park. Today except for some trash it is 90% improved. Today I walked around the park and it has a lot of picnic table, ramadas, grilling area. It is an upper level with the parking lot and a lower level at Curry Rd. and Mill Ave.

It's a wonderful park to walk around or sit & eat. Lots of trees & paths. Very relaxing & pleasant in many ways. Go check it out you will be glad you did!

Very nice and quiet park. Some homeless but they stay to themselves. Nice place to park and just chill in or out of the car.

It's a good park over the bridge from downtown tempe. There's usually a decent amount of homeless people lately ,during covid, but they are everywhere now a days so know that but it's a nice park.

A small park with a large field suitable for a family gathering, lawn games, a soccer game or walking the dogs. There is a covered Ramada off a small parking lot that has three picnic tables. Each could sit about six people. They are molded into the floor so they cannot be moved. if you are seeking a secluded getaway you need to continue looking because the small park is very quaint but it is very close to McClintock Drive

Gaicki Park really isn’t much of a park—it’s more of a greenbelt. I’ve noticed some places label greenbelts as parks, and this seems like one of those cases. That said, my dog and I did have fun running up and down the greenbelt, so we made the most of it. There is a small covered area with seating where I saw a couple of people having lunch, which was a nice touch. It’s located behind some office buildings, so it might be a decent, quiet spot for a lunch break if you work nearby. Just be careful driving there—if you blink, you’ll miss it. It’s literally just a green strip tucked between a community turn-in and some office buildings. Not much of a park, but a functional little green space.

It's an okay park, but it was a bit hard to find/ hidden when driving. The best way to get to it is from McClintock and then on the side of the road, there is off-street parking which is nice. The lot is a bit small and can only fit about 20-30 cars I'd guesstimate. There's not much to see at this park. There's no playground or sidewalk to walk on. There are only 3 ramadas with picnic tables and a soccer field (which was can be a bit flooded after it rains). The good thing though is with no obstructions, you have a whole grassy area to run around and play soccer!

It's an ok park. The grass is dead a lot in the summer the ground isn't very level lots of holes and dips. When the grass has been fed water the ground get mucky and you have flooding in some areas. It's got a water fountain to drink from and picnic tables and soccer goals handy cap accessable.

Small park. Soccer Field. Ramada with one park resident. Parking on Northside. Some shade trees.Very clean. No seating. There are a lot of young trees that will later offer shade.

Basic Somethings, But Mostly Nothing...Needles, They've Graciously Squeezed In A Green Grassy Soccer Field. However, The Goal Poles Are Naked Without Laces. Walk Over, Then Up A Few Concrete Steps And Kick It @ The Sole Hangout; With Grills & Benches + You Are Protected From The AZ Blazing Beams.

Basic drainage park for the arena the Gazebo is nice but does harbor the homeless from time to time. Beware if going at night or early in the morning.

I saw this park in the list of Tempe parks online and was hoping to take a closer look. When I got there, I saw no parking lot, not even off-street parking. Along the street next to the park, there were signs saying "Reserved Parking" only. Also, there was a lot of constructions nearby as well which made it harder to access. From what I saw as I drove by, there was nothing to see. There was just a patch of grass with no playgrounds, basketball courts, zilch.

It's a weird park surrounded by roads. It's not super accessible and I've never seen anyone use it. Kinda cool, kinda useless though.

A very beautiful and enjoyable pleasant place. Definitely going to visit more often

Minus the homeless guy camping there rather nice

A friend found a dead body here a few years ago.

Sad boring park with nothing much to do in there.

Small, wouldn't really call it a "park"

I’ve only visited the park once. It was the final daddy-daughter day before I had to put my beloved pup down. We went in the evening and we were able to spend some quiet time walking around, smelling everything, and crying.

Pros -There are some red picnic tables scattered through the park, and they are shaded by trees. -The park comes with a playground and basketball court with 6 hoops! -The playground has a fun set of "uneven" monkey bars and a shaky balance beam. Cons -Size wise, it's small. There's not much sidewalk to walk around in the park. -There's no off the street parking, so you'll just have to park on the street.

Great park but people here are unfriendly and rude. I'm not coming back. So, no need to describe the amenities. Going back to Cole Park.

Good place to let the kiddos play around and get rid of some energy.

Nice place for kids and adults. Looking for friends lost dog here.

Hidden gem.

Love this park great for walking