My consistent go to for walking with and without my dogs. Very safe, clean, spacious, and close to…read morea walking trail as well. The dog park connected, beautiful gardens, and lake make walking there so enjoyable. Normally very busy on weekends, but weekdays are wonderful!

Great park, very clean and well taken care of. Bathrooms are nice and clean for a park, lots of…read moreactivity going on yet plenty of space for everyone. Worth the drive vs other sides of town.

I think it's very impressive to learn that the greenbelt project transformed a serious flooding…read morehazard into one of the valley's top residential and recreational areas. I feel it's like an oasis of parks, lakes, paths and golf courses across miles through the heart of the city, and it's so peaceful and chill to walk through the greenbelt area.

I've been hanging out at the Scottsdale Green Belt for as long as I can remember. In high school,…read morewe had volleyball nights here and rode our skateboards. The Green Belt is located in the heart of Scottsdale and is 11 miles long. It extends from Shea Boulevard in central Scottsdale all the way to Tempe Town Lake. The Scottsdale Green Belt is also known as Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt. It consists of parks, lakes, trails, picnic tables, gardens, and golf courses. There are so many activities to enjoy here like fishing, volleyball, and bike riding. My personal favorites are disc golf and the skate park. I like to stop here and break out my longboard for a ride. The nice about the Green Belt is that it is pretty well lit at night if you want to hang out later hours.

As a recent resident of Phoenix, I have heard a lot about the intensities of the summers here. I…read moredon't know what it is about me, but maybe the heat doesn't phase me as much. With that in mind, I braved the heat and stopped by Eldorado Park for a hour-long walk (hydration pack and sunscreen in tow). Located in Scottsdale, there's plenty of parking. The first thing that stands out is the size of the park. There's plenty of greenery, there are benches, there are picnic tables, there's a lake, there are playgrounds, there's disc golf, and more. Eldorado actually bleeds into another park so it takes quite a while if you're trying to explore it in its entirety. I wouldn't say Eldorado Park is the most picturesque park I've been to. Nor is it in the nicest part of town. But it did the job. There are so many hiking and walking opportunities in Phoenix. It was nice to try out a new spot.

I'm not sure of the history of this park or anything. I just know it was easy to find on the…read morephone, and chill to use as we ate our lunch, and walked around in. Relatively clean, lots of parking available. A good break from the everyday.

A quick trail to get your steps in with an amazing view once you reach the top. Make sure to watch…read moreyour step and be careful when you head to the open cave like peak. Once there take a seat and enjoy the view. There is a nice breeze that passes through even in the heat. Plenty of free parking and there are restrooms. *Proper shoes, sunscreen and a hat are highly recommended ~ and that's all I have to say about that...

Depressing, barren and not dog friendly…read more After exploring the great parks in parts of Phoenix, Scottsdale and Gilbert, the dead trees and stagnant water at Papago Park were more like an inner city experience.

This is absolutely our new favorite! A big open space with lots of great playgrounds for both big…read moreand small kids to keep them busy and jumping around. We went when the park had an event in the community and it was so much fun, lots parking space and just right in town which you can walk around go for lunch and back to park just sit back and hang out around. Good for parents who are looking for a new park to take their kids to try a different spot around towns Check it out this lovely park, your kids will have a blast !

Busy park on a Sunday! Lots of littles and obstacles. Fun slides, cool train, horseshoe area and a…read moresplash pad. Lots of seating and benches. Bathrooms needed some cleaning for sure. There were people bringing their own canopy and tables for parties. Eloteros were present. Bring sunscreen and hand sanitizer.

This park is so great for kids of all ages! Gated splash pad, lots of shaded ramadas and climbing…read morefor the older guys.

I love coming to this park. It is really big and there is so much to do. I mostly come here to run…read more Riverview Park does make me wish I was a kid again because they have so many cool things for the little ones to enjoy. The parks I grew up playing at were nothing like this one. There is a 50-foot tall Genesis climbing tower, playgrounds with a rubber surface to protect from falls, a 60-foot long caterpillar mesh rope climbing structure and a splash pad. The lake is stocked for those that like to fish. There are picnic tables, a fountain and ramadas that can be reserved in advance. It is nice to come here in the evenings and see people going on walks and families gathering for celebrations. We all need to get out and enjoy the outdoors more in my opinion. Riverview Park is next door to Sloan Park and the Mesa Riverview shopping area. There is so much in this area to do and enjoy. I have really enjoyed living a short drive away from here the past couple of years. Riverview Park is located right off the 202 freeway and has plenty of parking.

It's always an awesome experience at my favorite nature preserve in the area. Today, there were so…read moremany turtles out in the water they were enjoying the oat cereal a lot. There's so much wildlife here, especially today. It was fun having our bird app to help identify the different bird calls. We also saw 3 families of ducks with babies. So cute. There were also bunnies, quail, pelicans, and even a coyote today. If you haven't been here, it's a must see.

This riparian area is a great place to get outside and walk around. There are a lot of trails that…read moreloop around multiple ponds, and we usually end up doing about 2 to 3 miles without even trying. There is a ton of wildlife here. You will see rabbits, squirrels, ducks, turtles, fish, and a wide variety of birds. It feels like every time we go, we see something new. It is also one of the few places in the Phoenix area where you can see pelicans out in the wild, which is really cool. On our last visit we saw a coyote, a whole flock of pelicans take off and soar for a long stretch, and a bunch of little duck families with baby ducks. It is just a really peaceful place to spend some time. This is a perfect spot for a walking date or to bring the family and enjoy being outside. Definitely one of the better outdoor spots in the area.

The exhibition had so many artists, under the Thunderbird Artists project, and I think we stopped…read moreat every one of them. For me the day was a bit too hot without much shade, regardless we also strolled around most (all?) of the wine stalls tasting some lovely wines and liquors. One of my favorite was the Chocolate Moonshine because I can't not have chocolate in any form ;) Other wines we enjoyed: Sunbeat Cellars manned by the master vintner, the Sangiovese at a stall I didn't pick a card up from, and we also got a bag full of Dem Nutz offerings. The garlic parmigiano cashews are great! I loved our morning out and meeting some of the artists

The Scottsdale Waterfront area is a beautiful place to have a meal or take a stroll. You can walk…read morealong with the canal or simply window shop. Several of the restaurants have alfresco dining. There are many free parking lots to choose from. If you feel like major shopping, Scottsdale Fashion Mall is one block away.

Beautiful and simple hike that will take you to a half way mid point, then you can keep going to…read morethe top. Lovely local hike with good views. Going up can be rocky, not a smooth path.

Great hiking area with beautiful views all around! The trailhead starts right at the base of the…read moremountain - don't be misled by Google Maps - just drive straight up the road leading to the mountain ahead. Once here there are several routes you can take varying from easy to challenging. Most importantly, please wear appropriate footwear!! I saw an older guy wearing Crocs without the back supports going up the path and he nearly toppled backwards several times. I was very worried for his well-being - this path really requires socks and shoes. Of note, depending on when you go and which direction you choose to go in, one side of the mountain has no relief from the sun - it is hot! The other side is shaded and pleasant. Whichever route you take, make sure to bring liquids to hydrate and know your limit. You can always get to a lower elevation and walk around the mountain if it gets too steep.