Wonderful historical archeology park. Land of the Salado native people. So informative and…read moreinspiring to walk through the ruins and absorb the information on the museum. What a magnificent magical (not to mention humbling) experience.

A nice archeological site that's a nice stop if you're in the area or you're interested in ancient…read moreArizona cultures. It's affordable and consists of a small museum with pottery and other artifacts, outdoor ruins from an old Salado pueblo (self-guided), and a small gift shop. There is a film you can watch at the beginning of your visit to better understand the site. Decent-size parking lot, and it's unlikely you'll be sharing the site with too many other visitors. It was fairly empty when we went on a Saturday afternoon. I like how they incorporated cacti and other elements of Arizona landscapes into the ruins. A lot of the ruins aren't accessible and can only be viewed from behind metal fencing. I fully understand wanting visitors off the ruins but wish the site had adopted more aesthetically-pleasing solutions than metal wire fencing.

Love this place! Beautiful vantage point of the lake from the picnic area. There is a walking path…read morefrom the boat launch with lovely views of the lake dotted with benches, ideal for picnics. We ran out of time so we weren't able to get souvenir mugs from the cute gift shop there (which also sells drinks and snacks). The ranger at the gate was pleasant and friendly.

Went for the morning and it was relatively quiet, towards the lunch hour became very busy…read more Lots of places to camp and have a picnic. Some great waterside hiking trails and views of the lake. Apparently a great place to go fishing or boating as well. Didn't see too much wildlife, but maybe that's a good thing. Great views, worth the visit, but keep in mind here is an admission fee.

The views at this park are amazing! We love seeing the Superstitions Mountains in the background…read more The silhouette of the cactus against the Arizona sunset is stunning. There are bathrooms onsite with toliet paper and the sink works here. There is a Circle K, McDonald's, a Bashas store, and other restaurants within a few-mile radius.

The Apache Junction Parks and Recreation host many events out here during the year, so be on the…read morelookout for events on their website or social media pages. Outside of events, this is still a great park for all ages. I personally enjoy picnics here on a nice spring or fall afternoon. This year (2024) was the perfect day for the Easter Egg Hunt event!

The tower is so dangerous! I've seen multiple kids fall from the top and others slip while climbing…read morebecause there's a backlog. This park is definitely not made for kids under 5- maybe even 6. The bathrooms are well maintained and you can book rental space through the city.

The Signal Butte Park is unlike any I've ever seen! There are multiple major structures, suitable…read morefor different age ranges and they look like something out of a sci-fi movie! They are so fun and unique that any kid would enjoy playing at this park. There's also a little walking loop that goes around the outside of the park with some little desert views and wildflowers to look at. It's only a couple miles from our house so awe will definitely be back!

Super nice park! Came here from phx to somewhat escape the July heat! Had been here before but not…read moreto the playground/splash pad. Took us a bit of driving as google maps was unclear on where to find the playground. It's a good sized playground with a nice splash pad. Perfect way for kids to cool off and my on had fun! It was a little crowded when we were here but I think there may have been a bday party going on. Would for sure come again.

I absolutely love this park. It's probably the best one in Payson. They have events in the summer…read moresuch as movies and music in the park. They have events all throughout the year for family fun they have fishing events and four different types of fish in the lake. You can also use a boat if you want to go out further into the lake. It's a great place to walk your dog bird watch in a or just get some peace. There is also a nearby playground and museum nearby. It has plenty to do and I never get bored. Look for the bald Eagle to nest every spring is my favorite activity to do when I visit!

This is a must see!! the trails are breathtaking!! we even saw a lot of wildlife there including…read morejavelinas. I definitely recommend a visit here. Please note that some of the trails could be closed if there's inclement weather.

The natural stone Bridge is incredible and we absolutely loved it here! Make sure you get in there…read morebefore four so that you can actually walk one of the trails because you need to give yourself about an hour and they do put a sign out at the entrance.

I enjoy coming here during the winter and fall because the park is quiet. A few people come to…read morefish, and there is a small playground as well as a workout space. One of my favorite activities is walking around the pond and watching the ducks.

A beautiful park to walk around the lake and also take your dogs to the easy to get to and clean…read moredog park highly recommend when I. The area or if you live near by

The pictures don't do this park justice. Super clean and peaceful, with plenty of wildlife. This…read morepark is great for a morning or afternoon stroll with a loop that goes right around the lake. Plenty of parking and places for a picnic. This is actually one of my favorite parks in the Pinetop area.

Beautiful & very peaceful lake. The path around the lake is well used & very walkable. Ball field,…read moreplayground, pickle ball & gorgeous hiking just beyond the walking path.

This is a wonderful park to bring your children-- or yourself, with playgrounds, a big field, and…read moremany, many hills. The photos below show that there are various police officers in training, while we witness their nice uniforms. Nothing much to say here, but I enjoyed our time in Coolidge, AZ. Lots of love, Denver.