The 21 best public squares in Scottsdale

This is a great park. The new splash pad is small and isn't shaded directly, but there is plenty of shade around it with seating. The outdoor playground is huge and recently got sun sails so it mostly shaded. There are a few things that you need to pay for to do, but they are small amounts. The indoor playground, the train ride, and the carousel. The train ride is a ten minute ride around the park field and is so fun for the kids. There is a gift shop, and an ice cream/ snack bar also which are indoor and really nice. Plenty of seating throughout. Love this park.

Such a neat place! Large retired train cars throughout the park. They have a small train ride that's about an 8-10 min ride, a large carousel that you can ride either for $3 per person. Ages 2 and under are free. Huge outdoor playground with many unique obstacles. Lots of space to run and play. Small restaurant, museum, gift shop and a large miniature train set with interactive buttons. You can pay $12 for a wrist band for unlimited train and carousel rides for the day. Highly recommend and such a great value!

Nice place to visit. They have several different buildings to explore. The one with the miniature train sets is free and quiet expansive. The grounds are well kept and they have several areas for kids to play along with a small locomotive to take a ride on. Overall a wonderful place to go with large trees, benches, and beautiful shade.

Great place to take the kids. The highlight for me was the model train building. It was a huge building with model train lay outs from N scale to O scale. Unbelievable, the detail in the layouts. The train ride is more for kids, and is a short ride around the facility. The serve ice cream and good lunch foods. I had their chili with corn bread. It was home made I thought. Lots of train history to explore. It's not very expensive to get in , and is worth the time to experience.

I had the best ditch day with my mini me!!! From the indoor playground to the outdoor playground to the train ride to my babygirls favorite the carousel was a blast.. but she also loved cooling at the splash pad. Thanks for an awesome day.

The rides are amazing and so reasonably priced. They just renovated the playground which is awesome. A new splash pad is there and an indoor playground as well. I went here as a kid and I'm still coming back!

Visited this park for the Halloween spooky train ride. The Halloween decorations and attractions are beyond expectations. It is a must to do for any toddler. Model train museum is impressive with a lot of attention to detail.

Absolutely recommend a morning hike in this beautiful Scottsdale preserve. I visited from Colorado and was impressed with the clean trailhead restrooms, volunteer staff helping you find the perfect trail for your time frame and skill level, and amount of free parking. Gateway Trail and nearby bridge are perfect for a morning walk/hike with not much incline although there are some little rocks so no strollers. The trailhead starts right after the restrooms. Easy to find parking lot. Our Lyft driver had never been there and we found it easily on map.

During my bachelorette celebrations in Scottsdale, the nine of us thoroughly enjoyed exploring the trails at the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. The stunning scenery, diverse wildlife, and pristine trails make it a must-visit for anyone seeking an unforgettable outdoor adventure in Scottsdale.

Absolutely stunning views. We hiked the Gateway Saddle; took 2 hours with brief moments to take photos.

Go early! This is a beautiful preserve and it’s very popular. The parking lot is big, but fills up by 9 or 10 a.m. in the cool months. There are lots of different hikes in the preserve, but the main trail is the Gateway Loop, about 4 miles. You’ll definitely work up a sweat, and the trail is rocky (wear hiking shoes), but it’s awesome. It takes me about 2 hours. I’m slow 😉. (p.s. There’s a nice park building with restrooms too)

Absolutely beautiful nature preserve with a lot of hiking trails and biking trails. Make sure to bring water as fill up stations are limited. Highly suggested for a short morning hike and afternoon bike adventure.

I highly recommend the Walk with Natural Resources Coordinator at Fraesfield Trailhead. This was my first visit to Arizona and what a great introduction to the desert! The walk was easy and very informative. I enjoyed meeting others in the group — from people in their 20’s to seniors. The weather was cool (I saw frost on the ground) but the sun was warm and enjoyable. Special shout-out to Madison, our tour guide. She knows so much about desert plants and animals and gave me resources to find out even more. She has a great sense of humour and her delivery is personable and natural. I’m looking forward to returning and exploring more of the area.

Hiking day ! This trail is an amazing view. Lots of big cactuses 🌵 🌵. The trail is flat and easy to walk. So you will have time to look up and see the cactus ❤️. Also, McDowell has some of the best mountain biking in arizona and is a must hit place if you’re in to mountain biking. The trails can be very technical so it's not exactly a great place to learn, try desert classic if your not experienced, but if your in to technical difficult climbing and intense descents then it is the place for you.

Great hike for easy to moderate hike with 360⁰ views. While there is a fair amount of elevation change, the 2 mile trail is very well maintained with steps, benches, and signage. It's a 4 mile out and back or can be through-hiked. The park facility is very good. I'm not a super fast hiker but did the out and back in about 2 hours.

Great 3.2km (2 miles) one-way trail with beautiful views. Gets a bit challenging by the end but easy-moderate to hike

We had an amazing hiking experience here today. Along our way a volunteer, Gary, told us some impressive facts about the plants, trail, and tips to see the best views. He then proceeded to continue the hike as our guide. He made our whole experience better than we could have imagined. Lots of laughs and plenty of sweat was had haha

What a fantastic hike. Absolutely beautiful views. The visitor Center has a place to fill your water bottles as well as clean bathrooms. There is no fee for the parking or for the hike. Bring sunscreen and plenty of water. Like most of the desert There is almost no shade.

Open at 5:45 am Has lot of parking Has restroom Scenic points Shady Can go with family and friends 2 miles one way Moderate and easy Carry liter water

Beautiful views of homes I wish I could afford. Nice pleasant hike but there are some tough parts. Parking lot fills up early but spots start to open up around 9 am.

Fun hike, lots of good views of the surrounding neighborhoods and greater area. The parking is limited, but everything is super well maintained and the trail is well marked. I will say it was harder than I expected. A lot of significant inclines and declines. But a fun hike for sure.

Nice blend between high end store and your everyday regular brands. Lucid store is nice addition as well. Food court is average with ample seating capacity.

Scottsdale Fashion Square is more than just a mall, It is a full luxury experience located at the heart of Scottsdale. There are iconic boutiques like Gucci and Louis Vuitton. At every corner, it feels elegant and luxurious with its exclusive stores. Furthermore, it is the perfect spot whether you are shopping or having a day off. The food court is accessible to everyone and it is very cozy. Weekends can get very busy but even with the crowds this mall still remains as scottsdale's most sophisticated place to shop and enjoy!

Very nice big Mall with many designers boutiques and a movie theater. New stores are about to open. Trolley outside the Mall can give you a ride around the city. Great location in old Town Scottsdale.

Beautiful High end mall. One day I’ll know I made it when I can afford some of the crazy priced items here ha ha. I’m just not one who would ever spend thousands on a purse and such, but to each their own. Crazy seeing a Tesla spot inside. They also offer your basics like Bath and Body Works, Vans, Dillards and more here. If anything you’ll definitely get your exercise while walking this three story location.

A very nice shopping mall. The decor was pleasing to look at while walking around. The flow worked well, food court on bottom level and all shops above. The signage helped to find our way around as first time visitors.

We always love going to walk around this mall. We always stop and grab ourselves some lunch in the food court. Lots of great walking and exercise while doing some shopping.

Absolutely amazing and well-kept area. The parking garage is always 100% clean. Very easy to follow when walking in. Everything is so clean. Everyone is so kind and helpful whenever you need it. Stores are constantly open and never failing to show the best of their best. I would recommend this to anyone whether you have shopping spree money or not. It's just an amazing place to walk around. It's beautiful open and there's so much to do

Beautiful Set up and completely free! One of the best places to see all the local Flora. If you are in the Pheonix area and are looking for some prestine Saguaro Cacti, than this is a perfect stop!

If you are looking for a free afternoon. These gardens are a nice escape from busy streets and shopping malls. Part of a much larger complex that includes jogging paths, baseball diamonds, and a dog park.

Small park to hang around and see plants. It was such smaller than what I thought, right next to a dog park. The entrance is through the park, it has no entrance on it's own. Google sent is to a non-existent entrance and we had to drive all the way around.

A very neat place to stop in a walk around! There’s a large dog park, two restroom locations, soccer fields, and decent parking. They have so many plants, trees, bushes, and cacti. Many of them are labeled with little signs giving the name. There’s multiple locations with a map to share where you are. The Mesquite Bosque was very calm and tranquil. I really liked that. The Water Harvest Basin was super cool and visually appealing.

Beautiful park! Very relaxing. I stopped by here while waiting for my flight out of Phoenix. Saw many birds and a few rabbits. ❤️

A beautiful place to have randomly pulled over and checked out. Educational, calming, lovely.

I highly recommend Scottsdale Xeriscape Garden. To elaborate, this destination offers informative insight pertaining to beautiful plants, a harmonious trail walk, alongside beautiful nature for contemplation, enhancing quality of life.

Cute little park ..cons are no swings, no splash pad, and from the sand to the playground it’s a huge steep ramp to get up..both my 1.5 year old and 3.5 year old tripped a few times. But they lived the tiny hiking trail with cute benches for them to rest and I got some cute photos. And it’s just beautiful at this park and there’s a large turf area for the kids to run and have a picnic

An ideal place to visit on hot summer days with sunroof-covered areas. Perfect for kids under 10. Enjoy mountain views and short (bike) hikes nearby.

This is my favorite park with my kids! It's beautiful, quiet, shaded, and surrounded by nature. Good place for kids, dogs, hiking, and basketball. My kids love riding their Scooters and bikes on the big basketball court area. The bathrooms are my favorite... made from nature. We've had each of our kids' birthdays here for the last 4 years, and everyone agrees that it's worth the drive! It's even more magical at sunset! Great spot for a photography session at Golden Hour.

update 11/16/17: Beware of rattlesnakes spotted in the area! This is a great park! It has a very well shaded playground. A large artificial grass area for picnics or water play, as it has self operating sprinklers.There are two well kept basketball courts. There is plenty of shaded area, lots of seating and picnic tables. The bathrooms are clean. There is an easy hiking trail that starts at the park, it has awesome views. There is a large real grass area. There is plenty of parking. There are drinking fountains for dogs as well.

Really awesome park for all ages. This park has very nice trails for families. You can get some really good photos of the dessert on the small hike. My kids loved the playground and large artificial grass area that includes water sprinklers to cool off in the summer. One of the most unique parks in Scottsdale. Definitely a place to visit if you are new to Scottsdale. And if you get into the hiking spirit while you are here there's Pinnacle peak and Tom's thumb trail 5 minutes away.

Neat little park in Scottsdale. Really enjoyed the views and some of the architectural elements that were brought into play. Had a very refreshing feel to the location. We happened to be there on what was otherwise a quiet day, but it's clear that there are birthday parties in the pavilion as well as basketball games (see photos). All in all, I'd recommend going and I look forward to going back.

This is a great park tucked away in the desert near Troon. Very clean, great bathrooms, and lots of shade. There’s a large grass area as well for the kids to run around on and plenty of parking. The kids play apparatus has everything from slides, climbing walls, monkey bar type structures, pole to slide down and a climbing structure. There’s something for every kids play style.

It's one of the cheaper experiences at the Boardwalk - $15 vs the usual $30 entrance frees. You get to walk through the mirror maze- they provide you plastic gloves so you can feel around the mirrors. I enjoyed the theme- when you first walk in- they have a fake stone bridge with a voice playing, and then you get to walk through the maze which has pretty color-changing lights. Too bad it was short- I got out in about 5 minutes. The laser experience though is very short- you can either pick the "run away" from lasers or the "navigate through" lasers. It lasted less than a minute. Employee was friendly and helpful in guiding guests through the experiences here. Accessible entrance on first floor, and accessible parking nearby.

Another overpriced experience at the Boardwalk. We were done in 15 minutes (the mirror maze took longer). My niece and nephew had a blast and wanted to do the laser maze again (it was a minute and a half), but I wasn't paying. Only two (an adult must accompany a child) can do the laser maze at a time. Personally I enjoyed the mirror maze more. It was challenging and not what I expected. We were the only ones there which made the experience better. This would be five stars if I felt my money gave us another few rounds. Glad I tried it but definitely not worth the price.

There are two laser room options. In one you get 90 seconds to slice through the lasers and rack up points for how many you get. The second is where you dodge lasers, Mission Impossible style. In this room you can have one or two players and choose easy, medium, hard or expert. If you buy a pass for the mirror maze you get unlimited runs all day. We used our Get Out Pass for one free run through the laser slicing room. The kids came out laughing and begging for more. It got expensive quick as i dropped $50+ for an all day mirror maze pass and a few more runs through the laser rooms. Worth it though because the kids had a blast and ran out so much energy! We ran into friends and while us moms sat and chatted the kids ran through the mirror maze for another two hours. Expensive but if the kids stay entertained is worth it Instagram: @msbusyblonde

The mirror maze is quite fun, and tricky. I really enjoyed it, and so did my kids. The laser maze, however, not so much. It was okay, but nowhere near as fun as the mirror maze. The price was way too high, and as fun as it was, definitely not worth it, especially since it only takes about 30 minutes to get through both games. It would be a really good date activity, though.

We hosted my son’s 11th and 14th birthday here. I cannot say enough good things! The kids all had a blast! The staff were very helpful and friendly. They made cute little candy bags, provided drinks, cupcakes and all tableware. I am very happy we decided to host the party there! This was our first time going there and it’s definitely a repeat!

This is a wonderful aquarium! We had the best time here. The staff is knowledgeable and fun and the overall experience is educational and exciting. My beautiful girlfriend and I were selected for some test research that the aquarium is doing to see how their sloth "Squidney" feels about having a group of people pet her and feed her healthy little treats in a personal encounter. The building layout is wonderful and there are so many ways to be interactive and fully immersed in the experience. The food court closes by 4pm so make sure to eat before then.

Very short experience, however we got it as the bundle so didn't really have a problem with price. Although they were short, you can really have in the Maze and enter as much as you like. The laser game was fun on hard mode. Again they are very short if you plan to go to the boardwalk just for this I recommended looking into the other activities. The employee on deck was very friendly and cheerful!

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.

One of the best complexes my grandson has played soccer. Well maintained and ran, just nice, period. Nothing more, nothing less to say. Great facility. I likes!!! Feels upscale because the community demands this level of quality.

Always has so many people and only kona ice for refreshments. I feel its another great venue wasting potential revinue not having FOOD and DRINK. Heck we as parents are already spending thousands in club sports, we would spend money on overpriced snacks to save us a stop at circle k on the way home...

Visited as a part of a 5k race hosted by another organization. I’ve been here several times andI this so nice! Clean, grounds are well kept. Always a treat to visit!

Great facility. The only thing that would have made the day even better was to have shorter Uber line. 1.5 hours is crazy. But everyone was having fun while waiting. The 16th hole at the Waste Management Opem event was crazy good.

Went to grandsons soccer game & the fields were in great condition & they have adequate restrooms.

Beautiful complex. Been here twice. It's always clean and organized for soccer. Fields 1-6 are on one side of the street (I believe south) and the rest or on north side. Bathrooms on both sides and large signs that show field numbers. (Especially if my sense of direction is off).

Fields are nice. Looks like they are maintained well. More parking needed on the north side fields. Restrooms are kept clean. There are playgrounds.

Did the dunkin' for pumpkins night, and it was amazing. Best way to get your Halloween pumpkin!!! We come here in summer as well the water slide and lazy river are so much fun. Hope to you there

MMR Aquatic Center is an awesome place for pool fun year round. In the summer, it’s a full on blast for the kids. Zero depth, pool, splash pad, swimming lanes, lazy river, waterslides, and diving board. Year round my daughter, takes synchronized swimming there and she loves it. Great facility for the community.

The whole family loves this place! Whether you swim or not, it's a great retreat to the cool, clean water. There is an area 18" of water perfect for young ones who don't swim, and there is so much fun. Highly recommend. Safe and clean.

We recently had our soccer team party at this location and will gladly return. The staff was extremely attentive and punctual, they offered to keep our cool items refrigerated and even hands to carry our party favors, coolers and food. We reserved the “Party Island” in advance on their webpage and was perfectly suited for the 10 players and a few parents. A great value for the price. The shade was a MUST for our 116 degree day. Parking was a bit tight, as we had a bit of a hike to bring all of the party supplies, but well worth it. The boys made tons of memories and have already asked to return for next years’ party! Next year we plan to book an earlier time frame, so the boys will have an option to stay and swim longer.

Their swim classes are awesome, the music from their aerobics class makes my day. The birthday kitchen venue area is convenient for both patents and kids but decorating is impossible because nothing sticks to their properties material. The staff are always friendly and vigilant.

Fantastic staff and lifeguards. Ryan, Kara, and the rest of the team do a fantastic job and the facilities are some of the cleanest I have ever seen. The weight room is kept immaculate and the equipment is always in good working order. A true gem in the Scottsdale desert 🌵 💎

A great public pool and gym facility with all the amenities of a club. Friendly staff and clean, great pool. A great deal and a great find!

Great park, with nice shaded children's playground. A pretty lake with ducks and geese, that will aggressively follow you if you feed them (it happened to us! Lol). There's a little walk from the two parking lots, one South and one North of the park. Altogether, a very nice park. We'll be back!

Park is nice not bad, spacious plenty of benches plenty of scattered tress. Nice place if you want to just relax..

This is really nice place to spend time with the kids, good park with a big playground. This park is super busy! It is crowded with people even before the weekend.

Just loved it❤

Nice Parks really busy and keep it clean nice job

Always a nice place to go and enjoyable.

Awesome park for a stroll!

This was such a beautiful hike, it is pretty difficult but so worth it. You hike most of your elevation in the beginning and so perfect. It’s super busy on the weekends, I recommend early in the morning on a weekday.

It was one of the most amazing experience I’ve ever had. Even though I’m an athlete, it was very difficult probably because I went at 12pm midday in the month of May. It was difficult but the view at the summit was worth it. Parking was free and access was also free. Stay safe, follow safety rules and stay hydrated.

The hike was hard but rewarding!! Anyone can do it if you put your mind to it! I did it 15 weeks pregnant and made it to the top and down! Take a water bottle back pack !!! Hydration and multiple stops helps make it bearable. Took us about 3 hours up and down

A hard hike. If you don't usually exercise, I recommend training before going. But it's nice; the trail is well marked, and handrails are installed in difficult areas to prevent falls.

Very crowded on the weekends with limited parking. I would go early, like 5am early! 😌Beautiful scenery. Bring your hiking boots, hiking gloves and plenty of water!! No dogs allowed and nice clean restrooms.

Was in PHX for a conference and could see this place from my hotel room. So got up a 4:30 am and took a scheduled Uber (15-20 minute ride from the Sheraton/downtown) to hike during sunrise. - I hike a lot, but this is pretty rugged. Took me an hour to get to the top at a moderate pace. - about halfway up, there are several spots that require all four limbs. A non-technical climb of sorts. No climbing gear needed though. It’s doable but you’ve got to be adventurous. - I took the Cholla trail, which I understand to be the easier of the two trails (but not “easy”) - look for blue hash marks mark the trail all the way up — especially around the climbing parts - coming down is slow too. Plan for time. Less physical effort but got to be careful about foot placement. Some rocks are slippery. I suggest keeping three points of contact at all time. - a dozen or so people on the trail too when I went; so very public; everyone was friendly and polite. - I was worried about sticking my hand in a rock and getting a snake bite, but it’s so highly used, I’d bet they stay away. Wasn’t an issue. - it was cool and windy mid-May. Maybe 60 degrees; but the day before a colleague of mine did it at the same time of day and it was hot. So plan for both. Best to have a sweatshirt in a back pack. - bring ample water; I drank 60 ounces of fluid on this trek; bananas are a good idea too. My colleague said someone put a box of them out for hikers when she went; none when I was there. - the moon was out too on my hike (see photo) Gorgeous. I’m so glad I didn’t this. Great way to start the day — before sitting in a conference room all day!

⸻ Take a Hike – Do It Right! This is your go-to startup hike when you land in Phoenix. Start at the Echo Canyon Trailhead, where parking is free. Be prepared for a very steep climb to the summit of Camelback Mountain. From the summit, descend via the Cholla Trail on the opposite side of the mountain. The total hike is approximately 3 miles, but keep in mind: once you finish the trail, you’ll need to walk back to your car along McDonald Drive, adding another 2 miles, for a total of about 5 miles.

This place is fantastic. The preserve staff is so helpful and knowledgeable about the trails. This mountain preserve provides so many beautiful trails for all skill levels. Multiple trails with varying elevation gain and distances. It’s a magical place. It is fairly busy but never too busy to where I don’t enjoy it.

Love doing the Gateway Loop Trail every year. I went early because of the heat. Helpful person at trailhead that recommended to not hike past 10am, plus sign. Nice bathrooms and trail well maintained.

Very nice trailhead, hadn't hike out of this one in a while. Good shade, water, and restrooms. Parking lot has plenty of spaces .

Did 3.6 mile Gateway loop. 78 and sunny. Took me 2 hours. Went clockwise. Bathrooms at trailhead. Very rocky (it’s Arizona!) but well maintained trails, beautiful views. The official grade of moderate/hard is definitely not true. This is an easy loop with a few small sections that qualify as moderate. I’m 70.

Great views! Well marked trails and lots of options for hiking distances and starting points.

Arrived after 5 am or so and there were about 50 cars doing the same. I had an interesting rock I was observing and what u know a Oljie with ski poles had to give me the 411 on the rules of the park! He said “you know you can’t take the rocks out of here.” I mean im 41 y o. For him being like a czarinas I def pocketed, and probably won’t be back. So I probably wouldn’t touch any of the magnificent shrubbery or else ski pole security will be coming for you

Easy to get to and plenty of parking. A variety of trails and a nice trailhead facility. Volunteers working there were really friendly and helpful. Large quail family was running around.

We played mini golf, it was so much fun. Definitely will go back. I hope the greens are cleaned up a bit more though. There was a lot of tree debris that got in the way of my perfect scores, lol.

Wow, this place is run downed. The management does not put anything back into the park. The miniature golf courses are in shambles. Missing art leaves the holes empty and barren; holes that should go into tubes are covered up. The interactive structures are broken or boarded up. The greens are in terrible shape and affect the gameplay. As for the game room, half are out of order. The games can cost $1 to $2 to play - not cheap for outdated games. It’s a shame because it looks like it was once a fun place to go.

Haven't golfed for 2 1/2 yrs since I got married. Time to get out, so I decided to hit some balls. Good place to get a workout but need to go to real golf course to practice putts and short game.

Staff is friendly and is clean compared to other amusement parks. Have grown up race cars and kid race cars, bumper boats, 3 sections mini gulf for 1 price $7 , bumper cables, water spray game, batting cage, gulf shots and small arcade w prizes for tickets. Bathrooms and small junk food restraunt. Kid birthday room can rent.

The driving range is old and kind of run down, but the prices are good. $12 for 110 golf balls. There's a constant whirring and buzzing that's annoying from their conveyor system, but can be tuned out with headphones.

Don’t waste your money, this place is poorly managed and rundown. We learned after purchasing wrist bands (4- $138.00) passes, our kids couldn’t ride the go karts and bumper boats due to their height requirements; which is 48”and our child is 46”. Their website also shares that they have smaller go karts for children to ride which they no longer have. They don’t give refunds. Staff was rude and disrespectful after we shared our concerns.

I had a blast going to CrackerJax to play some late-night mini-golf for the first time. Discovered that I am not too good at it, but was fun none the less. It was dark, so I wasn't able to take in the whole establishment, but what I could tell, it looked like there were a lot of activities to experience. I feel some renovations might improved the appearance and bring in more business. Hope to bring my kids back soon and try the bumper boats and go karts!

Great park for a short run loop, dog walk, or playing disc golf or on playground with kids. Lots of activity here but still found quiet spots and some wildlife. I visited in December on a weekday and ran the loop trail.

My family & I came to this park for the 1st time ever on Saturday May 11th 2024. What a beautiful quite place. The views here are beautiful. This park has it all! Disc golfing course, playground, fishing, walking/bike trail throughout, dog park, volleyball court & obviously restrooms. So you can do almost anything here. And... the best part is it's not a really busy park like other parks in the valley, it's like a hidden gem. The fishing here is awesome! You'll see fish jumping all morning & night here, catching them is another story lol. I caught 1 baby catfish & released him, maybe I'll get him back in a few years when he's bigger. Definitely a cool park go check it out, you won't be disappointed. We'll definitely be back from here on out.

It’s not the prettiest park I’ve ever been to, but definitely not the worst either. We rode bikes through the trails, and I probably wouldn’t recommend it unless you’re fairly experienced there’s a good amount of uphill riding that can be tough, especially in the heat. It didn’t help that it was around 100°, but even with the challenge, we had a great time and made some fun family memories. A solid spot if you’re up for a bit of a workout!

This beautiful park is part of the neighborhood and it also feels huge! quint and clean, beautifully maintained with ample parking and peaceful, relaxing areas!!

Nice park with paved paths, a couple of covered playgrounds and a small splash pad.

Vista Del Camino is my new go to, Stunning park, well maintained and kept. Incredibly Spacious, Disk Golf looks exceptionally fun here and not many take advantage I've noticed. Stunning lake, narrow water ways and Lil bridges. Great place for a walk, run,stretch as well. Plenty of parking. Place even puts dogs at ease Cause I barely hear them barking. Locals are polite, Quiet. Plenty of beautiful trees to find shade in.

Vista Del Camino Park is a hidden gem! It's a peaceful place to unwind with beautiful lake views. The walking paths are great for a leisurely stroll, and there are playgrounds for the kids. It's clean, well-maintained, and a lovely spot to enjoy some fresh air. We had a great time and will be back for sure!

Very good but not 5 star. We arrived early at 10:30 and were able to get into our rooms upon arrival. That is always a plus, the downside was it didn’t appear the room was fully prepared for the new guest as there were half empty water bottles that greeted us on the table and a funky stain on the chaise lounge (pic included). The room was large, but felt a bit dated. A surprise for us was the bidet in the bathroom, not common in American hotels. My wife had a facial at the spa and I played the golf course on site. Both were good, just not 5 star good. Dinner was also on site at the Tavern the first night and that experience was 5 star. During our stay we had breakfast in the room and at Mowry and Cotton and those meals and service were 5 star. Accommodations at the pool were a bit strange to have cushioned lounge chairs at the family pool but not at the adult only pool. Hence, most couples even without children went to the family pool. In regards to the cushions on the lounge chairs, they were filthy and strained. I would never lay on one with out a towel. See pictures attached. The Phoenician needs to invest in new pool seating and side tables as many were damaged. Service at the pool was a 3 at best our first few days, but a 5 on our last day with John providing great service poolside. The Phoenician is a very good option for a stay in the area, just not a 5 star experience.

Stayed at the Canyon Suites, which are phenomenal. You get access to the Phoenician facilities. Overall, it’s pretty good. The pool food the first day was awesome. Ordered the same thing the next, and found an unwelcomed surprise. A piece of long metal wire in the green salsa. I put it in my mouth but thankfully spit it out quickly. The server took it back and didn’t charge, but no management acknowledgment or anything. This could have been a very serious issue, which thankfully it wasn’t for all parties. Staff needs trained for odd events like this.

We spent 4 nights here in late October 2025. The hotel is laid out on a large piece of land with plenty of space to wander. Our room was facing the cacti garden and was a quiet location. Even though we were on the fifth floor we could access the garden and walk through it to get to the lobby and other parts of the hotel. We had meetings here and utilized the meeting rooms and east and west lawns for breakfast and lunch. They had plenty of umbrellas to give shade during these meals. The food for all meals was a wide variety of options from protein, carbs and fruits.

White House design studio Sherry Molly Victoria Jeremiah Tommy Angel Eleazar Angelica Roberto Shaun Along with the White House design studio the hotel staff tonight was amazing. The thought, kindness and authenticity of the staff made the night amazing. I spoke with the manager Emily and she genuinely spoke so highly of the staff which only corroborated what I already thought. Thank you so everyone and their hard work, I wish I could name more people in my list the night was so amazing and that would not be possible without them! Thank you thank you thank you! Such a great night and you can tell the blood, sweat and tears put into it💙

My husband and I absolutely love this resort. So much so we are on our 5th visit for my birthday and our Anniversary. We were married at the resort 2 years ago and we love it here. The staff are top notch and so attentive and the housekeeping staff is remarkable. I only have one complaint. We have been here 4 nights and it is usually a welcome get away. However, unfortunately we were here during a large conference of over 600 attendees who had a large and very loud outdoor breakfast starting at 7am right outside our window on every single morning we have been staying here. At 8am they call all attendees in with a loud bell from breakfast, so if the noise of 600 people didn't already wake you, the bell will. For a couple who were here for a birthday/anniversary trip on a break from children this was a bit disappointing. Next time you should place all of the conference attendees in the same area of the hotel that overlooks this very loud breakfast and put the rest of us who want to sleep in past 645am on the other side of the hotel.

The valets scuffed my personal vehicle and didn’t say anything. In general we had higher expectations for a 5 star hotel. I put my family of 4 in a suite. It was ok but there were access panels throughout and it was just ran down. The elevator was out of use we had to use a service elevator that dropped us off out in front of the hotel then walk around and into the lobby. Tables at the pool were so broken they couldn’t hold drinks. Servers at pool were nice. Just off given the price point. Nicer than other hotels but not 5 stars.

Beautiful property, clean and beautiful rooms overlooking the cactus garden. The level of service was top notch. Tiffany, the concierge greeted us prior to arriving. Helped us get an early check-in, which was much appreciated. As we checked in at the service desk, Ben was great and helped us select a beautiful room. When it came to dinner, I reached out to Ben and he suggested a wonderful Mexican restaurant which was outstanding. Truly appreciated. Even the valet service personally delivered our bags to our room by the time we checked in and got into the room. Overall, this was an amazing experience and I will happily come back. 😁

I enjoyed a walk through Chaparral Park this morning. There weren’t too many people out when I first started, but people started coming halfway through. The walk is nice and clean and there were ducks around the pond areas. It is adjacent to a fairly busy road, but it didn’t disturb the walk too much.

5 star attraction in Scottsdale. Such an oasis in the city with fun for everyone. The little ones have the playground. The dogs have two facilities to choose from - active dog park or passive dog park. And the rest of us have a mixed shady path to walk / run, picnic, play baseball or soccer or basketball or even fish in the relaxing pond. Need I say more ......

Lovely park with a paved walking path around a pond, a dog park, a playground, fishing, and bathrooms. There are lots of species of birds that visit this park to include cormorants, blue heron, killdeer, and even a bald eagle stalking ducklings. There are lots of tables and benches for seating or picnics and trees for shade. There are also a few large fields for sports or training.

I counted 7 pieces of Calisthenics equipment around the loop of the lake. It’s pretty unique to have this equipment in a public Scottsdale park, views, and wildlife at the lake add so much too. Great place to chill or exercise!

Came here for the trail around the lake. It’s about a mile around the lake and 1.5 if you go around the fields. Roomy path to walk/run and people were courteous with their space and letting you know if they were passing. Came around 8am. Nice breeze and plenty of people fishing. Great little spot to hang out or get a good work out in.

This park is enchanting. The lake is beautiful in the middle is an island filled with ducks, the kids can fish off the bank. Additionally the park has a basketball court, and a giant children’s playground. Plenty of seating and BBQ pits. A really family fun time.

This place isn’t just a park, it’s like someone took the concept of “public space” and went full bodybuilder with it. It’s huge, loaded with trails, fields, courts, and random areas where you could probably start a flash mob or a medieval joust and no one would bat an eye. Perfect for biking, running, walking, or just letting your kids burn through their sugar rush while you “supervise” from a shady bench. I barely made it through a fraction of it before realizing I’d need a snack stash and possibly a search party to explore the rest. There’s enough space here to accidentally wander into a new zip code. Definitely going back, but next time I’m bringing a cooler, and maybe a GPS tracker so I don’t end up in another city.

Not a very large park. Trails seem to dead-end randomly instead of loop which would be awesome since you're there trying to enjoy the desertscape. A lot of the area mapped is of restricted area.

6 Pickleball courts, frequently busy. DO NOT RECOMMEND FOR ANYONE NEW TO PICKLEBALL OR NEW TO THIS LOCATION. The regulars are particular about play, and do not express much patience. Overheard multiple people talking down about other players.

Nice big park. Well maintained and manicured. Playground, baseball fields, pickleball courts, restrooms clean and available. Lots of rabbits and quail due to the surrounding desert landscape.

Very peaceful place..Dog owners are very respectful. Beautiful green grass. Our lil girls loved it! We miss living over there.

Beautiful park, but in middle of afternoon there were a pack of coyotes so be careful!! Lots of shade in the summer snd much cooler in the grass

Small playground. Pickleball courts. Baseball diamond. No frills - simple park.

I'm an out of town visitor. Was welcomed and put into rotation on courts immediately on arrival. Very friendly and incredibly well organized. I only played with one jerk in 2 1/2 hours (and we all know there's always one jerk, right?) Great courts, lots of parking, some shade for resting, water fountains. Would recommend you NOT show up if you haven't played at least some, preferably have had some lessons, and for sure you know the rules,scoring, where to stand, etc.

Food was really good and the service was terrific. We celebrated my friend’s graduation and the sever brought this treat out for her. It gets noisy inside and at times hard to hear the person right in front of you.

Easy to park at The Park. Had dinner with my husband and friends at The Henry.

For a shopping center I'd expect a better dressed clientele. Please reevaluate your merchandise, please don't perpetuate the nauseating images that passes as "fashion".

Stopped in for lunch at Henry's but had to go somewhere else didn't have a reservation who knew 🤔 we'll I sure do now. Look like a great place to eat. I will be back soon and keep you posted

Visit the koi ponds so beautiful.

Always good food Always slow brought us Cresent and coffee cake on the house for delay we never questioned the time they volunteered this very nice it is the kind of place you wish to spend time so it taking a little bit more time not a problem I forgot pictures today sorry

Went there for the Henry. Review done. Great restaurant. However very noisy.

I like to have lunch here