It's a shame this park is no longer well kept. Sure, there's no trash on the ground but the water is so polluted, I half-expect a mutated loch monster to emerge from the murky, sewage-green depths. I passed two dead catfish, belly-up near the shore in two different places as I walked the length of the lake. Water pipes and covers are broken throughout the park, art pieces are corroding, and just about every surface of this park is covered in graffiti. A shame, because this park was once very nice. I do enjoy coming here during the spring and fall months because it's a solid distance to walk, the sidewalks are wide, and there are a lot of community picnic areas. This park is so big, it stretches across both sides of Mill Avenue off Baseline Road. There's a place to rent paddle boats and bikes, and there are fishing areas spaced strategically around the lake. Something I also like is how easy it is to find shaded areas. This is a very family friendly park with space for children to play. It's also a great place to bring your dog and have your daily walk. There is a recreation center on the SE side of Mill Avenue that houses tennis courts (and I believe there's a pool). Also within this area is a large playground. I also love the ducks, and I'm sad they're swimming in polluted water. City of Tempe: be better. Take care of your parks, especially since tax dollars go toward the upkeep. read more

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Amazing. All week I'd been looking forward to spending the afternoon outside with others just wanting/needing to breathe, let go and heal. This park is so beautiful. My first Water Lantern Festival, but not my last. read more

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Perfect spot for a Sunday afternoon stroll. Would give 5 stars but I wish they would clean the lake better. It's always so dirty and filthy. It's not that hard to have someone pick bottles and plastics that people throw into the lake.....(yes, it would be better if people didn't do it in the first place but since that's out of their control, maybe they can at least keep it clean) read more

Kiwanis Community Park - Parks Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Fun park with all the normal park stuff. The water is higher than it has been and there are tons of ducks. read more

Kiwanis Community Park - Parks Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Kiwanis park is BIG. My family comes to this park twice a week for play dates and T-ball. The play structures are thoughtfully arranged and you can see your kids playing from any angle. The playground is situated on the sand so closed-toed shoes are recommended. There is a zip line, numerous slides, rope climbers, and lots of equipment for younger kids as well. Seating is never an issue as there are a bunch of tables and benches. There is a drinking fountain although it would be more convenient if it was a bottle refill station. The bathrooms are what you would expect for a park but are usually out of soap. My kids never get tired of playing here and I'm sure yours will enjoy it too. The baseball fields are clean, and well-lit, have plenty of parking, and best of all, have clean bathrooms (with soap). Although this is our first time participating in Tempe sports, I have enjoyed our practices and games here. This park has a lot to offer including a lake, batting cages, and volleyball courts. Although we haven't been able to utilize all of the amenities, I recommend Kiwanis for families, playdates, and sports! read more

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I've held my children's bday party here few times and we absolutely love it! We're from Tempe and I can say this is one of the best park. It's always clean and well maintained. A lot of activities on weekends held by multiple organizations. read more

The park was pretty quiet today lots of families and couples walking and I had an excellent bike ride plenty of places to stop and rest in the shade! read more

Kiwanis Community Park - Parks Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

This park is bigger than I remember it being as, I only went to take a walk with pals but I haven't been here since early 2000. It really is a nice park to walk and have picnics but, it would be even nicer if the water in the center were cleaner. The water is gross and our poor duckies have to glide in that mess. Other parks have clear, fresh, blue water so, I wonder why this parks water is so filthy and looks like sewage drained into it‍ Probably won't go back for another Century when I link with the same pals for a walk. I have my favorite park to scroll where there's tons of activities, events and wide open areas that I prefer to scroll in. read more

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My favorite park in Tempe. They have it all here: tennis courts, volleyball, rose gardens, lake, fishing, batting cages, pool and playgrounds. There is so much here. I used to visit this location at least once a week for a long walk with my dog. Parking here is plenty and I have never had an issue. Tempe PD do a good job of patrolling this park and they used to store their horses here. Location also serves a community resource for recycling. Very amazing park with lots of activities to do and observe. read more

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Had a great time hanging out with my friends. If you buy drinks and food when you enter, you can get a better deal. Despite the slide being closed, we still had a blast. Got a whole thin crust pepperoni pizza for $22 and a souvenir cup for $7 with unlimited refills on the first go. read more

Kiwanis Community Park is a well-rounded recreational destination disguised as a park! When you visit here you'll find a plethora of facilities, including an indoor swimming center (complete with wave pool), batting cages, softball fields, soccer pitches, and beach volleyball courts. There's even a bike trail along the canal :-) read more

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Awesome huge family park and more. Fields on top of fields, playgrounds, a huge lake, tons of room for everyone. Despite the amount of ducks and geese, there isn't a whole of bird poop scattered everywhere. Unlike Encanto park in phx. You cannot help but visually notice the sheer amount of bird poop everywhere. Plenty of tables and benches. Met up with some people here to play board games. Quite an enjoyable, clean, safe place. read more

It's a huge park! Has plenty of gazebos, each with tables and a barbecue grill. Lake, playgounds, a wave pool, baseball and soccer fields. It is dog friendly as well. Visited on a Sunday afternoon and it was pretty busy. read more

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This neighborhood expansive park is not only attractive and spacious but gives visitors a tranquil yet variety of options for runners, walkers, bikers, scenery views on benches, trees, grass - I can go on, and on. My fave time is mid-day, where the park looks endless, with the Lake and Lakeshore, birds and ducks prowling, picnicking, children's playground... just too much to encompass into words, only that you also have the ample space for solitude. read more

Duck boat rentals are $30 hour. You have shade and the lake is pretty small, so you can easily go around the lake twice depending on the current. Finish your paperwork online and enjoy a nice hour on the lake read more

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The park is big but not too much for young ones between 1-2. A family alerted us to some illegal activity going on and we left earlier than planned. It's a shame because this park is super close to us. read more

So peaceful here, plenty of space. Water fountains placed throughout with dog water fountains as well. Play area for kids. Warning not all the public restrooms have doors on the stalls. read more

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This remains my kids' favorite park. Every weekend the start with, "can we go to the zip line park?" So you know what their favorite playground activity is. They playground is pretty great--there are several different play areas appropriate for younger (toddler-age) and older kids. My six year old loves the huge slides, the climbing structures, and, of course, the zip line. Both kids love the massive boat and I can usually get a leg or arm workout in rocking it for them. When we get done on the playground, we usually follow the path around to the lake to see the ducks. The only downside is that the playground can get quite crowded on weekends. Still, this is our goto park. read more

There are lots of patios here and the park is a bit larger than many of the parks I have been to. The park is mostly a lake and picnic tables.the picnic tables can be reserved ahead of time for a fee as they are often crowded and taken by others. This location is best to visit in the fall or spring. I think that the summer is too hot and the winter can get cold. But, some can withstand the cold winters. Sometimes there are ducks and it is fun to see them in the lake. Otherwise there are also grassy patches where you can throw frisbees to you family or pets for fun if you bring your own frisbee. I also like to barbecue here as they have a grill next to many of the patios. This makes a fun event for birthday parties or other events. You don't even need to have an event in order to do this over the weekend to have fun. read more

A beautiful and serene community park nestled in the heart of Tempe. There are ample benches, walkways, as well as seating and grills. There is a classic dock station with boat & bike rentals. Keep a close eye out for the ice cream truck. The jingle can be heard echoing over the grassy hills. read more

This is a beautiful park with nice walking paths and good amenities for the public. I've used this park for years and now just really appreciating such a wonderful space. If you haven't been to the recreation center, you must do it! I ignored this valuable asset for years and have now found out about the wonderful classes that take place there including, yoga, pilates, swim lessons, tennis lessons on a newly renovated courts, a wave pool and more. The park also has volley ball courts, ramadas that can be reserved for parties. Take advantage of all that the City of Tempe at this location by going to the city's website and get out there and explore! read more

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As a true blue parks fans, this one gets moderately high reviews. Having spent a great deal of time in this park, training via running around the lake and park grounds, competing in tennis tournaments, and later working as tennis director for nearly two decades, I own time invested in this park. For sure, a lot of fond memories. Thank you, kiwanis park. read more

Very well kept tennis courts, but as a resident of Tempe I'm not sure why I have to pay to utilize the courts. I'm a tax payer.

I love this little spot. Ducks are always ready to eat. Peaple fishing, kids have a great playground, adults have softball and baseball batting practice and soccer fields. Even more in the City of Tempe Rec Center yoga, basketball and More. Plenty of Ramadas that can be rented for gatherings. When you pull yourself off the mountain trails it's nice to walk around this...cement pond. read more

Kiwanis Community Park - Parks Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Great community park! There are plenty of places to walk around the lake, cook out, and just relax. The lake is stocked with fish for those who like to fish and they also have paddle boats to rent. There isn't much else to say, really... it's a great park!! read more

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This place has almost anything a neighborhood could ask for. I've lived in the area for almost two years, and I have no complaints. This is my go-to place for runs during the non-summer months, the place I go to for large group barbecues, the place I go for sports, and the place that allows me to enjoy the outdoors without having to travel to a mountain. The early mornings are peaceful. You can see all sorts of 'wild' birds like ducks, herons, and pretty multicoloured budgie like creatures. Cautionary note: I've heard from my neighbours that the park can be a little sketchy at night, but I haven't seen anything for myself. Like anywhere else, just use a bit of discretion on nighttime wanderings. read more

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What a great place to go to with the family! There are lots of structures kids get to play with and they are even tagged by age group, kiddos play safe. It is a rather linear playground so it is easy to keep a close eye on our precious children. There is even a zipline, a very popular attraction over there! read more

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I'm temporary living in Tempe so I had to find a walking trail pronto and this one was close. The trail around the pond is only .8 miles and it's all right. People are mainly fishing and hanging out in the park. There are some play structures for kids and covered areas to eat lunch or just hang out. If you go up the hill there's another trail that goes for miles near a canal that that was the real deal LOL. If you want a quick stroll in the park or a 4 mile walk this place is it! read more

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I like to walk here daily. If you need to clear you're head and take a nice walk through a great park with friendly people then this is the place 4 u. read more

What a wonderful place to spend a Sunday afternoon with my kiddos( including the biggest kid the husband). Rode our bikes around the canal then into the park after a 6 mile leisure ride we found a great shady spot overlooking the pond to have a picnic. To our joy one of the many kids playgrounds were open so the kids had extra time to burn some energy whilst the adults sipped on some wine, enjoying the views. This is a wonderful place to spend the day. read more

Nice park where there are a multitude of things to do. Picnic, fishing, paddleboats, outdoor sports, running, or taking your dog for a walk, the park is large enough that you do any of these activities without feeling like it's crowded. When I was a kid we'd often go here for BBQs or picnics. If you call ahead you can reserve a ramada for any outdoor parties. Since getting a dog, this is my go-to place if I want to take him out for a long walk. He loves the open space, ducks, and grassy hills. There are multiple dog bag stations for you to use and there's garbage cans evenly spaced throughout the park, but unfortunately there are still patrons that don't pick up after their dogs, so beware where you step! read more

This is definitely one of the better parks of the metro area. It features spacious lawn areas surrounding a sizable (for a town park) lake which is encircled by a nicely paved trail/bike path. All these make this place very inviting for a quiet leisurely stroll or energetic jog. Those who want to ride their bicycles will probably be happier using the bike trail on the west side of the park, flanking the Western Canal. The whole park area is clean, well-maintained, and scenic, and the lake is available for fishing as well as paddleboat riding. Several big picnic ramadas are scattered around the park, all of them overlooking the lake. read more

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Everyone is always super nice there. It's super clean and has pretty views. Never crowded when I go

I had searched Yelp! for a good place to view a sunset. This was the 2nd recommendation in the Phoenix area (the 1st was a restaurant). This park looks okay for a community park. The gently rolling hills will be pleasant when they have more green grass on them and the construction around the park is finished. For now, I found a stinky pond with a low level of water and construction along the side. read more

Kiwanis Community Park - Parks Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Such a beautiful little park in the middle of the city. It has a manmade stocked lake where you can fish for trout and catfish. There are lots of trees around in the beautifully kept grass and covers where you can sit in the shade. There is a track for running and attract for walking. If you like to do pokemon it's a great place to go check out the pokey stops. It has a restroom and a good deal of parking. A very nice community park. read more

The wave pool is awesome! We love that it is indoor with the bay door most often open. The concession area cashiers are so accommodating and friendly. The restrooms and showers are always clean. It is also very well staffed with life guards and they really do their jobs well!! If toy haven't tried it you really should! read more

Kiwanis Community Park - Parks Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

So this park had a big investment as I can see, the playground is very good and "safe" but in the practice it wasn't planned definitely by a parent. They have NOT real "separated" areas for kids to play according to their age. Yes they are signs stipulating the age group but there's not a real space between them so the parents and kids can identify and respect boundaries having enough space in this park I cannot understand the reason of why so crowded playground areas. Also I found some areas have sand, some others rubber to protect the kids from falling , my complain is specially on the swings area, there's not enough protection or is very narrow or from the other side there's concrete! The swings works in both directions, and the kids are not always careful or are supervised by parents. I did also notice they have Ramada's to have picnics and celebration , gosh those are as well super crowded!!! I don't know how come people don't feel awkward being literally on the others party...or having to listen their music, also I think it's very risky to have birthday presents or other personal valuable belongings around without supervision. Overall it's a nicer park than others but I'm very disappointed that the designers didn't take seriously this was a little kids and families park. read more

Such a great park! There are so many things to do, places to spread out and different playgrounds and spots for the kids! Dog friendly and has a place for recycle! read more

My kids love this park. I'm a volunteer with the Tempe PD and a couple of times a week I go tend to the horses in the mounted unit housed right at Kiwanis park. Often times we will stop here first for the boys to play. The playground used to not be so great but they renovated it a couple of years ago and now it's amazing. They even have a zip line which all the kids always line up for. They also have a really high slide (almost scary high) and a climbing pyramid. The zip line is currently broken but hopefully they're working on repairing it. My boys are keeping their fingers crossed it will be back up soon. read more

Kiwanis Community Park - Lots of fun things to play on at the park. - Parks Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Decent park - I only utilize the volleyball courts which tend to be well maintained. The nets were high AF during my most recent visit though. Plenty of parking in the lots as well as on the street. Not a bad spot. read more