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.

Amazing Park with a beautiful Monument/Memorial to the Veterans of all Branches including "Space…read moreForce". Very nicely done !!! The Park itself is very beautiful with walking trails (some paved, some not) with a lake in the middle with a paved walkway around it. Fishing is authorized (stocked). The birding opportunities abound as different migrants & local birds are present. The Restrooms are awesome & open at 6am. Definitely a spot to check-out.

A beautiful and peaceful place for our community to enjoy. I love coming here. Thanks for keeping…read moreit up so well.

Had a day off from work and decided to visit this hidden gem. It's a small, intimate botanical…read moregarden that is absolutely beautiful. My only negative is that I wish there were more areas to sit down and take in the scenery.. I was happy to discover a shaded area with a table and some chairs near a chicken coop where I was able to enjoy Mother Nature. There also are stations to get food to feed the animals like the chicken, duck and fish. Also, when you enter the botanical garden, they give you a wristband that allows you to leave and re-enter for the day which is great especially because there are a couple of fun places with activities and restaurants right in the same area as the garden!!

Beautiful, relaxing, and peaceful. After the garden, we went to eat at the BBQ restaurant and it…read morewas DELICIOUS! Loved it!

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!

"Tombs echo stories of the past, where silence speaks and memories rest in stone."…read more Poston Butte, once called Primrose Hill or Mountain F, stands out as a unique landmark near the historic downtown of Florence, Arizona. This natural formation has a rich past, notably marked by the pyramid tomb of Charles Debille Butte, renamed in honor of the man regarded as the "Father of Arizona." What makes Poston Butte stand apart is its solitary topography--it's the sole high point for miles along the drive on West Hunt Road. The climb to the summit and back is 1.2 miles, offering a moderately testing hike that suits various skill levels. Our hike was a spur-of-the-moment decision. As I am not a seasoned hiker, I found the trail to be moderately challenging, providing a satisfying mix of effort and enjoyment. We came across a few people hiking down. Upon reaching the top, you will have seamless panoramic 360-degree views of the valley making the trek worthwhile. The location is highly accessible. You can park at the dirt road on the shoulder of Hunt Highway. If you seek a rewarding experience paired with a touch of history, Poston Butte is certainly worth exploring.

Came to Florence for a wedding and this is the o ly hike close enough for some quick exploring…read more This hike is straight uphill. If you're not used to a high incline, you'll have to stop and catch your breath. The hike itself is pretty easy and short. Once you get to the top, you have great views. We went during the middle of the day and but I bet it would be super cool to watch the sunrise or sunset form here. I'd recommend if you were looking for a quick hike to get the blood pumping.

THE BEST splash pad for all ages! So much fun and clean. Lots of different water features making it…read moregreat for babies or older kids.

The splash pad is fun for the children. Ramadas are reservable, so you have guaranteed shade for…read moreyour Birthday Party. Well run park for families with young children. The park crew quickly picks up the trash.

On the way back to Tucson from Mesa and wanted to stop to take a break and eat some lunch and…read moreVillago came up in a Yelp search. It is off the 10 freeway, had a decent size parking lot, and there are covered picnic areas. It is a decent park and has exactly what we were looking for. It is clean and there are bathrooms, a play area for kids, some basketball courts, a walking trail, and a nearby water feature that is on the walking trail. The bathrooms did not have any soap or sanitizer though. This is a good spot for a picnic, or to sit and relax, or get some exercise.

Breathe in that fresh crisp air. We are passing through and the park awaits. Time for puppy fun run…read moreand plays. In our many travels the puppies persist with their whines. "Please let us out mama!" They either need to potty or play. Probably both. In my travels with my four legged kind, parks are better than rest stops for walking puppies. Every time we opt for a rest stop, other fellow humans come up to us wanting to play with our puppies. We all need our time alone to do our business, puppies are no different. The small pleasures of serenity in a park give the dogs a quiet place for their enjoyment. As their handler I can enjoy a small amount of joy as the puppies have some quality romp time together with no one around. In the middle of nowhere we found this park in the Yelp search. It came back under the search words of park. It's corresponding Yelp page shows no one has explored it yet. We are the first to give our report. The puppies are playing enjoying themselves. It's a rather small place with lots and lots of grass. It's in a little neighborhood that seems to be very safe and quiet. Great place to walk the dogs and enjoy a stroll with the puppies. The climate is perfect right now with the cold at bay. The temperatures in the low fifties. The grass is kept nice and short. If it were warmer out you could enjoy a stroll on that soft grass. The park is well kept with a small jungle gym for the littles. It's nothing fancy, but a small place to enjoy a breathe of fresh air. Their is no fence for your puppies so obey the leash laws in your local community. Currently, just the littlest of the pups is on a leash for "others," protection. They run and play chasing each other. The few trees here the dogs scent; this park is definitely puppy approved. We are on the road again after a few hour lay over for some puppy rest time. As the puppies played we enjoyed some picnic foods from the ice chest. This is a lovely place to build those strong bonds at. Be a kid and go play. The twins slide down and the dogs greet them from the other side. As they play hide and go seek the puppies follow the twin leader around. So much zany fun. We laugh and giggle as we separate ourselves from the world for just a moment. Remember what it was like to be six, perhaps ten. Take the family to the park and remember these days of long ago. Happiness is a count away. Tag y

I've lived in Arizona for 30 years and have never made it down to the Casa Grande Ruins. This…read moresummer I was looking for things to do with my daughter to get us out of the house during the day and we decided to drive from Gilbert to the Ruins which was a little under an hour away. It was a fairly easy drive and easy to get in to. Because it was July, there wasn't anyone else there other than staff. It was nice to have the whole place to ourselves. There was a lovely interp ranger working and together my daughter and I did the Junior Ranger badge program. All in all, we spent about an hour there. We walked the grounds and we looked at the exhibits. It was good to see and I thought it was well done - the exhibits could maybe use a little updating, they were very ~90's~ but I found that charming!

I have lived in AZ for many many years now, so how I have not stopped in to visit and see this gem…read moreof history is beyond me. We had decided to take the scenic route (Pinal Pioneer Parkway) home from a day trip to Phoenix, and am so glad we did. Casa Grande Ruins was right on the way and was an easy stop that you MUST carve out at least 30-45 minutes for. Of course you can spend way more time than that here doing the movie and perusing all of the inside exhibit/information areas but can definitely do this in about half an hours time if you focus on the outside/ruins themselves. I found the ruins, along with the information fascinating. The monument/area is as well preserved as possible, although I will say I was sad to see that there were current day people who had etched things in the adobe. The inside area has lots of great information, National Park employees that are well versed in the history and a little gift shop. Pets are welcome in outside areas, including a short cut through the building to the ruins themselves. Clean bathrooms and a picnic area across the parking lot.

Went for a hike, decided to do the 2 miler, the area and weather is gorgeous, no humidity! The…read moretrails are clearly marked and we decided when we got to the turn around point to go even farther, ended up doubling our mileage and seeing some gorgeous views!!! There are trails that are easy and flat and of course some that are hilly and challenging, great for exercising! They also have tortoises and a small "museum" area with some of the wildlife....

This is a solid, vey large County Park all-around. There are trails for all skill levels. Most of…read morethe trails come off the Phillips Road entrance, which is coincidentally where the nature center is located. If you need a bathroom or to buy a Parks Pass, this is where you'll go. The other two entrances are off Hunt Highway (Wagon Wheel Drive) and Brenner Pass. Most of the easy/family-friendly trails are off Phillips Road- lots of loops with gradual, minimal rolling hills. The Wagon Wheel trails definitely have more elevation and challenging features. Both of the parking lots I've been to are wide, allowing plenty of car and equine parking. It's so fun to see the horses and riders out on the trails! You'll also see bikers too. This is also a popular park for races - running and biking, based on some friends experiences. Make sure to bring cash for parking if you don't have a Parks Pass, in case of emergency and/or if there's not a ranger manning each station.

Went for a quick one-mile walk and ended up doing two. It's like Bridge to Terabithia in the heart…read moreof the city: seven ponds, shaded trails, turtles, birds, and a floating boardwalk, all free. The mental health messages along the paths are such a pleasant touch. If you want something more leisurely, you can do an easy walk around the lake. My mom found this helpful, instead of venturing back into the trails. Parking fills up fast, but the library next door has plenty of free spots, and parking there is allowed, so you won't get towed. Bring water!

Being from NYC this is our version of central park. I love the observatory which is open Friday…read moreand Saturday nights sunset till 9pm. It's free but donations are appreciated. They are rib by volunteers. The trails are clean, dogs welcome everywhere, horses in designated areas, camp sites also available to rent which come with bbq grills and pits along with space for tents. Check out their website for the info. This is a great park to take your kids to the playground, go fishing, get your steps in, take your dog food a walk or have a date. Many picture perfect spots which are popular for graduation, wedding, and birthday pics. I even saw a couple get married on the bridge at sunset a quick 5 minute ceremony to not hold up anyone. Parking in a few spots and adjacent to the library for extra parking. 2 bathrooms I've been to are clean and maintained. Water fountains also there.