Sierra Vista needed a place like this for kids. The only problem is that it is hidden from view…read morebehind the Planet Fitness gym off Charleston Road. It's a safe place for kids to play and is affordable. My daughter found this place and we went there with her two sons at 3:30pm last Wednesday. The place was near empty with just two other young children. The crowds didn't come until after 4pm. I was impressed. There are inflatable bouncing pads. a go-cart track, basketballs and soccer balls, a snack area. There are four massage chairs and a charging table for cellphones for the supervising parents. The attentive, friendly and helpful staff keep the place clean when they aren't busy. My daughter bought two two-hour passes for the boys at $20 each. Colored wristbands show the time the pass expires. They also had to wear grip socks (for purchase) as no shoes are allowed in the play area. The staff waved good-bye to us as we left at 6pm.

I love that this is an indoor pool. The life guards were attentive. The wave pool was clean. We…read morewent to walk and we used the wave pool to do so. We didn't use the lap pool as there was a swim team practicing. The hot tub/pool was comfortable. We also did not use the water slides. Over all it seems like a nice facility and I hope to use it more in the future. The pool is shutting down over the winter to do some updates and repairs.

This is less about the pool and about the employee named Brandy and her supervisor John H…read more She seems to have a problem with working people - we called to see if there spots since we had kids on the waitlist for the summer swim lessons. WE called THEM to check, since no one called us. There were spots, it turned out, but she refused to hold the spots for even a few hours, to get our card and pay. This is not their usual policy. Other people at the Cove have held spots every time for 24 hours, when they call US to tell us about the waitlist spots. This gives working families time to check their schedules and call in payment. If the city staff can't give working people 24 hours to pay, then they really don't need our tax dollars to pay their so-called "services". Really we should just replace these subhumans with AI bots, since all they can do is enforce "the policy" which is NOT the policy to begin with.

We had a terrific time at the Ranch! We liked staying away from the main part of town but it was…read moreeasy to drive to. The ranch has fun activities like horseback riding and shooting (& gun safety). Our favorite was Arizona Bill serving cowboy coffee and outdoor breakfast Saturday AM and Cliff the bartender in the evening.

If you're looking for a western getaway, I can't recommend Tombstone Monument Guest Ranch enough…read more The whole place feels nostalgic -- like you've stepped straight into the Old West. The views are phenomenal and the rooms were super clean and comfortable. The staff was incredibly welcoming and helpful from the moment we arrived. The western ambiance is spot on, and they even offer horseback riding for beginners and novice riders, which made it easy (and fun) for everyone to try. Breakfast was delicious, the bar is a great spot to wind down, and Saturday night they had an amazing live band that made the whole place come alive. Great people, great vibes, incredible views, and a really fun experience all around. Highly recommend if you want a little western adventure.

I was visiting my mom in SV and stopped in to check out Ciba and get a little climbing in. While…read moresmall, the climbs did not disappoint! There was a lot of variety and it was certainly a challenge. The guy working was super polite and they have a Bluetooth speaker you can hook your phone up to if you want to rock your music. A day pass is only $15, which feels appropriate given the size, and I'm certainly glad I checked it out!

While small, Ciba is a friendly, well run bouldering gym, the closest one outside of Tucson. Good…read morevariety for all climbing levels. Cost us $34 for two people. It also has some workout equipment so You can get big. Or small, depending on Your goal. You do You, man.

For those that did not know, the Fort Huachuca Morale Welfare & Recreation (MWR) built a facility…read morein the summer of 2011 that contains six batting cages. The small adjoining paintball field is closed until they upgrade the perimeter safety netting. The facility provides helmets and all the bats needed for baseball or softball. They have three cages for baseball ranging from slow (45 mph) up to fast (80 mph) pitch. The other cages are for softball with two for slow-pitch and one for fast-pitch (45-50 mph) with clearly marked plates and batters boxes in all six cages. Cost of play is ten balls for $1.00 and they issue tokens to use in the machines. The lighting is very good if you're hitting away after dusk night and the pitching machines are in great shape. The attendant can even vary the speed of the pitches for you and change the height/distance on the slow-pitch if you ask nicely. The slope of the 'field' was built just right so all balls return to the collector to fed back into the pitching machines. All-in-all a very nice facility, actually the only one of its kind in town, that doesn't get enough recognition since it's located on the base. The cages are open for use by the general public and there really hasn't been a lot of waiting to go in and take some cuts at a ball. I know that can all change now that I'm spilling the beans but I don't mind sharing and from all the popcorn I've seen at the downtown ball fields some of yall would benefit from a couple sessions in the batting cages! I'm just sayin...

The three stars is primarily because they are open by reservation only! Must give at least 24-48…read morehour notice before you want to come.

The SPRNCA is more than just an old ranch house near the river off SR 90 where birders mingle…read morealthough it is the most used site in the area. The area includes 40 miles of a well-marked wide dirt trail along the San Pedro River that once was the home to the local Apache tribes. I live eight miles due west from the Hereford Bridge trail head and bring my dogs here to let them enjoy the river where few people go. This is eight miles from Mexico. Right now we have plenty of migrating hawks and eagles, and soon we will have our hummingbirds from the south come back up here. You can walk all the way down to the international border along the trail, although I'd advise you to not do it alone as border crossers do come through. There are no water stations or rest areas along the way; it's all primitive so bring your own water and make sure you have a fully-charged cellphone. The trail is mostly flat and exposed. The views in all directions are of mountain vistas. Creosote, mesquite, desert grasses and catclaw are common flora right off the trail, but you may come across adobe ruins, old pumps, even an old carcass or two. Other great stops are Murray Springs Clovis site and the nearby Clayton house (now just ruins) Beside the San Pedro House, there is also the old mining town of Fairbank further north. Volunteers man the old school house (now a visitor's center) on most weekends. There's also an historic cemetery. Near Millville there are even petroglyphs. North of Fairbank is the old mining town of Contention, but there isn't much left of the town. The trail going north of here is little used, and the river dries up in the hotter months. The Bureau of Land Management manages the trail. It's understaffed and the trail therefore can get overgrown at times. However, I enjoy this area for my solitude. I can take my dogs here and bother no one, and using it doesn't cost a dime.

Beautiful stop in between Sierra Vista and Bisbee! Easy to stop for a few minutes to take in the…read moreCottonwood trees and/or spend hours along the trails. We visited at a time when the San Pedro House itself was closed to visitors due to the pandemic plus part of the River Trail was closed off due to forest fire risks. However, a large section of the trail was still open and we were able to walk along the river and get lost under the canopy of green lush foliage and trees. It's worth the walk from the San Pedro House to the River to hang out under the trees, you don't have to go far to find a cool spot to sit and admire the scenery. You'll walk on a wide flat trail along a field, at the time we went the field was filled with small yellow daisies before getting to the canopy of trees. Check the website before visiting so you can know what you're in for in terms of hiking or going inside the San Pedro House. Hope to come back in cooler temperatures to spend more time on the trails. Oooh take your binoculars too, spot is also known for great bird watching.

This city park was upgraded several years ago with a parking lot and playground, trash cans and…read morepoop bags for dog walkers. I have come here a few times to walk the path that goes north to the Cyr park soccer fields for a 2.25 mile walk out and back. It is well maintained. There are restrooms on either end. The creek right now is dry, but when it runs after heavy rain, the creek will smell of sewage. This part of town is the oldest neighborhood, with tiny lots and chainlink yards. While both parks are well lighted, there are a few dark sections I would be cautious about, but I only come here with my dog anyway. If you are new to town, this is a good start to get to know the town. Walk the path north to Cyr Park and then connect with other multi-use paths.

Large park away from the tourists! Whoops should not have shared on Yelp now everyone will know…read more Great place to relax wide open spaces here is the stats from the parks web site Higgins Hill and Key Street 3 Ramada's with tables, Volleyball court with net, Basketball court, 2 Benches 27,719 sf . right next to Bisbee Municipal Swimming Pool. This little park has a tiny but thoughtful 9.11 tribute and a fun funky old metal bench that is fun to get photos also has dog playground climbing equipment's that was suppose to say children's playground equipment. The husband and dog kidz had a great day in the park and in winter we had it all to ourselves.

2 pickleball courts! Hidden up a road behind the courthouse. 2 nice pickleball courts, Ramadas,…read moreswimming pool.