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    Arizona Falls

    4.2 (54 reviews)

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    Christina M.

    If you have a realistic expectation of what this place is, it's pretty cool. If you're expecting a massive instagram-y waterfall, then god help you lol. Some reviews of this place are negative that it's not "cool enough", maybe those reviewers aren't cool enough? Just saying. Some folks just will not be pleased. This spot is fun to stop at when you're on a long walk, run, or bike along the canal. The water sounds are nice & soothing and you can put a shirt or hat into the falls to provide yourself with some natural cooling when you continue along your journey. I put my hat into the falls, if somehow the water is gross and shouldn't be touched or used, I saw no signage and I'm still here kicking, so it's fine ;)

    Sara M.

    Who knew a spot like this exists in Phoenix? It's such a serene spot and it's cool as you're surrounded by water!! There is areas to walk along or shaded spots to sit and enjoy the closest we get to any waterfall lol there was plenty of water flowing and no funky smells while we were there. Thanks to SRP for providing a totally free cool spot for us to enjoy!

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    Lee D.

    1/12/22 Quality/Quantity - Ummm, do not visit the fall during a drought... There was NO water, hence no falls. Atmosphere - Disappointed, no water = no fall. Really small park. It was fairly clean, not a lot of litter. Small parking lot, but more than enough space as I guess other people were smarter than I and did not come because they knew there was no water. The rest of the park was okay, but I think the lack of water just killed the mood for us. Service - Self service. Price - Free. Owner Suggestion - I got nothing to say... I guess we should just hope for rain, rain, and rain.

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    Shakira M.

    What a hidden gem! I live about 18mins away and never knew about this place! Decided to play tourist this evening and visit it. This is the perfect place to sit and reflect while listening to the sounds of the waterfalls. Not to mention, on a super hot day, the breeze and drizzle from the waterfalls is so refreshing. I experienced it this evening. There are also signs to educate you about water consumption and supply. Definitely worth a stop.

    Jessica S.

    Learned about this place on Yelp or I would have never knew it existed. I had it on my Yelp bucket list and decided to take the girls here to learn and enjoy. Here is a link to copy full of information on the design and history of this project. https://www.srpnet.com/water/canals/AzFallsTour/Default.aspx I like the signage numbered about filled with information about the project. It is a nice place to cool down on a hot Arizona day, The soothing running water from the falls is nice and drowns out the traffic noise nearby. You will see people in the community fishing and riding bikes in this area too. It has a really nice bike bath. The surround area has many options to eat and drink to satisfy anyone's taste buds. If there is a drought there will not be any running water so plan accordingly. There is a view of the south side of Camelback Mountain.

    Matthew P.

    Okay OKAY, WHO PUT 3 MINI MINI WATERFALLS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE CITY? If that was you, I thank you sir or madam for doing God's work. We stopped by this hidden gem looking to explore more of Arizona and was quite jealous that we don't have something like this in Southern California. When you first get to the location, you don't see anything but a metal clad building next to a park. As you walk up the ramps and then back down, you walk into something that is truly mesmerizing to see and experience. To me it's a flowing work of art, to those in Arizona, this is the greatest gift around... Especially in the summer time. The photos don't do this location justice, but definitely something you should experience.

    Brijesh P.

    One of the most peaceful, tranquil, and of course, coolest places to cool off in an Arizona! This place is priceless to have in our community. Thank you SRP and City of Phoenix for providing such an incredible experience for us all to embrace and enjoy.

    Travis T.

    Arizona Falls was the site of the first hydroelectric plant in Phoenix from 1902 to 1950. The Fall itself is a natural 20-foot waterfall that comes from the Arizona canal in Arcadia. SRP rebuilt it by combining art and technology to generate clean electricity from the canal's waterfall and for visitors to come learn and enjoy. There are a couple levels that you can explore and you can park at nearby Arcadia Park. Why do I like stopping here? Because it is freaking hot here in the summer and if I am in the area, I will stop here to cool off. Arizona Falls has hosted a couple of my 5K's in the past. I love running along the canal and then chilling out next to the waterfall.

    Leila R.

    What a cool little stop on the trail! I luved that they repurposed this waterworks into a nice little spot w/falling water features! You can come and just enjoy the white noise of the little makeshift waterfalls and watch the sunset sky turn to dusk with the usual Phoenix hues. There are even hummingbirds flitting in and out of the trees near the entry walkway! Great little respite from a trail ride/run/walk or just from daily life.

    Stuart P.

    If my AC breaks in the summer, I'm coming to cool off here, surrounded by waterfalls. What a great place to cool off, learn about hydroelectric systems and get a nice walk or run along the canal. If you like the sound of waterfalls, this is the place for you.

    An overview of the design and artists
    Kris L.

    On our visit the falls were dry and there was a terrible rotten sewage smell and green algae everywhere, nothing like all of the nice photos so we didn't stay long. I am assuming we just picked an unlucky time to visit. There were a few maintenance trucks and one area was closed off with fencing so perhaps it was under repair. On the plus side, the gears and other mechanical systems under the falls were visible since the water was not running. It was interesting to see these structures. Also the adjoining canal jogging trail is nicely landscaped. I will have to try visiting again, perhaps in the winter.

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    Faith A.

    I heard about Arizona Falls in a Landscape Architecture class at school. It sounded really cool so when I realized I was nearby I stopped to check it out. I'm glad I did! Arizona Falls is a feature in G R Herberger Park. There is a large shaded parking lot and the trail to the falls is handicap accessible. The falls are not very large, but they are very picturesque. I love the urban waterfall vibe and there is a lot of educational material about the site.

    Joyce T.

    It was a surprise to see this lock while driving and came back biking on the waterway. It was also a surprise to see all the water features here. I was again surprised at all the little walkways to explore this tiny but formidable water item. Loved seeing the diver birds patrolling the entrance of the waterway. It really was a lot of birds, diversions, levels, cinder blocks, falling waterways and photo opps. Its connected to a park, so you can drive and park there, too. A perfect place to bike through getting to the OHSO brewery which is bike and pet friendly.

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    Interesting place, only a 15minute stop to check out the water and learn about the area.

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    The waterfalls haven't been running for weeks. I don't know why and I don't know who to ask about it. The water is stagnant and gross now.

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    Ask the Community - Arizona Falls

    Are the Falls well lit at night?

    I can say there is plenty of lighting at the Arizona Falls at night until they Close at 10pm. Enough to enjoy the close quarters water area, but not beyond into the canal or surrounding grounds.

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    The Fall itself is a natural 20-foot waterfall that comes from the Arizona canal in Arcadia.

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    Arizona Food Tours- Scottsdale and Tempe Food Tours - The Mission

    Arizona Food Tours- Scottsdale and Tempe Food Tours

    4.9(349 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    The Old Town Scottsdale food tour was fun and delicious! Tour guide Zach took us to four…read moreestablishments in the historic district: 1. Bootleggers, where we were served kale salad, brisket nachos and apple pie moonshine. 2. The Mission, where we were served pork tacos and a spicy elote. 3. Wine Collective, where we sampled 3 wines and snacked on charcuterie. 4. Cimmino's, where we had our choice of several flavors of gelato -- and the ingredients were imported from Italy! Each stop featured a unique atmosphere and tasty food. I really appreciated their ability to accommodate dietary restrictions -- because I don't eat red meat, I was provided with two smoked turkey tacos in place of brisket nachos, and with chicken tacos in place of pork tacos. This was a huge plus for me! We spent about half an hour at each establishment before walking to the next. As we traveled, Zach shared some fun facts about the area's history. I left with a satisfied tummy and some great new memories.

    I went on Arizona Food Tours Scottsdale tour with a group on a private tour…read more I have been on many food tours all over the county and world. I generally hate giving a food tour three stars and really struggled with this review.. I decided to give three stars based on variety, value and authenticity. The food felt like a repeat of the same thing over and over again outside of a weird radish finger food and gelato at the end. The repeat tacos and/or nachos are basically cheap junk food that you can get anywhere and $100+ for a tour does not sit well with me when you are only served a few tacos and corn. Lastly, I just don't think Scottsdale has a unique culinary scene outside of pulled meat and tacos, which just doesn't get me that excited. There just is not much for them to do on a food tour in Old town Scottsdale so they did what they could. I always recommend a food tour in a new city and still recommend this one if you need to fill time but it was one of my least favorite tours unfortunately.

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    Arizona Food Tours- Scottsdale and Tempe Food Tours - One has dry, one has sweet - just like their personalities ;)

    One has dry, one has sweet - just like their personalities ;)

    Arizona Food Tours- Scottsdale and Tempe Food Tours - Zach giving us a bit of history

    Zach giving us a bit of history

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    Scottsdale Public Art - Keeping drunks off the sidewalk since 2010!

    Scottsdale Public Art

    4.0(2 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    Sure, I love the LOVE sculpture in Old Town, and I've wondered about some of the statues around,…read morebut until today, when I finally explored the Soleri Bridge and Plaza, I didn't really give the art around my neighborhood much thought. But after venturing down to see the Soleri Bridge and Plaza, I was really impressed, and my experience even prompted me to do a little bit of research on where all of this art comes from. Here's what I found (on the Scottsdale Public Art facebook page): Scottsdale Public Art is a percent for art program of the City of Scottsdale, managed by the Scottsdale Cultural Council, a private nonprofit 501 (c)(3) agency that administers the arts and cultural affairs of the City, as well as the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts and the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. Interesting, huh? I thought so... and from now on, I'm going to pay a lot more attention to the beautiful public art that surrounds me. Add that to my new year's resolution list! Happy new year, all!

    While I am sure one could argue for or against the utility of the Soleri Bridge and Plaza, I will…read morefocus my review on the aesthetics of the structure. While I am not an expert in art or architecture, I really like this bridge. I went to the dedication a couple weeks ago and walked around amongst the throngs of spectators. I heard many comment on how the industrial, silver appearance doesn't really mesh with other old town architectural elements. And that is exactly what I like most about this bridge. It stands apart. It forces your eye to recognize the structure and wonder why it's there, who designed it, and maybe draw you there to walk across. Hopefully, the owners and developers of the surrounding properties will use this piece of public art to their advantage. I want to say to them..."We have built it, and people will come, now what are you going to do about it?" I have hope for the future of Old Town Scottsdale, and works like the Soleri Bridge reinforce that optimism.

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    Scottsdale Public Art - A little history of the postal riders sculpture.

    A little history of the postal riders sculpture.

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    Scottsdale Public Art - Sculpture near Scottsdale City Council

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    Sculpture near Scottsdale City Council

    Tempe's Fantasy Of Lights - Cool holiday float

    Tempe's Fantasy Of Lights

    2.8(4 reviews)
    4.7 mi

    I don't know why there are so many bad reviews for this light parade and just wonder why people are…read moresuch bah humbugs out there! Its the holidays, lighten up a bit! I enjoyed seeing this Fantasy of Lights but also I didn't fight for a seat in the front row on Mill Ave or had to hand over my kidney for a parking spot. I can see why people were annoyed as parking anywhere near Mill Ave is usually a pain. My game plan was to get in an evening jog and at the same time see this parade and it worked out! I parked my car close to the Tempe Town Lake marina near the 100 mile Brewery and then jogged my way parallel to the lake and then jogged over the bridge to Mill Ave and voila...you're right in the smack dab of all the excitement! I walked when it was pretty crowded on the street and definitely there were a lot of people and then I made a U turn back onto the other side of Mill Ave at Unviersity. Mill Ave on the other side was less congested and I just jogged back to my car while also getting some good videos and pics of the parade. Overall, for me, I got two things done, was able to get in a 5K and see this cool parade! I might just now make this an annual tradition and just jog here to see this parade and avoid the hassle of parking and fighting for a prime viewing spot on Mill Ave.! I left happy, with my heart a little healthier and not annoyed with all the people! Its an all around win win situation!

    Wow! Just miserable. What a waste of a holiday weekend. First had to park about a mile away in…read moreorder to get to event 2 hrs early. Then wait in line for 30 mins to $15 for a chicken and white rice bowl. Then try get a spot 15-20 people deep along the Tempe lake. Waited there 30 more minutes while show was to start and still didn't see a thing. Finally left to walk another mile back to try and find our car in the dark and fight traffic on the way out as others also ditched this waste of time. Tempe should not hold an event like this again. Even the MC of the event couldn't continue to appease the frustrated crowd! I would give event zero stars if I could.

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    Tempe's Fantasy Of Lights - Fun whimsical holiday interactive light display

    Fun whimsical holiday interactive light display

    Tempe's Fantasy Of Lights - $7 fry bread w/ whipped cream & strawberries

    $7 fry bread w/ whipped cream & strawberries

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    Arizona Falls - localflavor - Updated May 2026

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