We love coming to this park to use the pickle ball courts. The park is well kept and they have…read moreclean bathrooms which are a super plus!

Very clean and safe park. I come for the skatepark, which isn't huge but it's great for a beginner…read morelike me. During the day on weekdays it's pretty empty, which I like, but when there are people there they're always pretty friendly and courteous. The skatepark's plan is just one flow bowl so there are no half pipes or anything, but it's still really great for beginners and intermediate skaters. It's not the closest skatepark to me, but I'll go out of my way to come here because I feel safe being here alone. From what I've seen, hours are 7:00am to 9:00pm. The skatepark is next to a couple basketball courts and a baseball field which both look well maintained. The kids playground is on the other side of the park so I've never gotten a close look at it.

We went and hung out with our adult son here ! This place has many levels and areas to skate ,…read morescooter , bmx . You can get away from heat or bad weather , cook food in the open shared kitchen , have DoorDash delivered , meet great ppl , take advantage of the vending machines and so much more ! There's plenty of private chill areas for groups as well . Definitely a vibe . We have a great time every visit. Owner gave us a tour and a delight to talk to. Very affordable.

A great place for skateboarding, very resonable prices. Great fun! Everyone very respectful.read more

A beautiful park on the so what quiet east side with many ramadas you can reserve, grassy spots for…read morepicnics, and farmers market Friday mornings. It's large and also has a compost and glass recycling collection area on the north east side. Lots going on here, and a nice path to walk or run!

Only GOD forgives you faster than a DOG! #ReflectDogs Love &…read moreForgiveness This dog park follows along with a pattern I'm noticing here in the Arizona desert. At least this dog park has just natural ground covering instead of pea gravel. So it is something the animals normally run on. They do have water and they do have a trash can and they do have a poop bag dispenser it looks like they have a few trees? Although they don't provide any shade? Each park has a shade structure with a picnic table underneath it, but other than that it is just a hard ground baking platform under the sun we were here at the beginning of March and it was already getting a little warm for comfort.

Perfect place to walk with nice wide paved trails, plenty of parking close to restaurants and…read moreshopping. The smaller loop is just over a mile with longer options for your choosing . Walking under the Campbell overpass note the Bat signage and you can here the bast rustling overhead.Make sure you bring water and wear a hat and sunscreen because it sure heats up fast !

If you come to Tucson or live in the area, you should definitely take a stroll along the Rillito…read moreRiver path. There is a paved path great for cyclists, runners or walkers. Or if you prefer, you can walk/run/bike along the wild side on the packed sand next to the paved trail weaving your way through the mesa verde trees and mesquite. Bring your dogs too, they'll also enjoy it. Most of the year, the river bed is dry and filled with scrub brush common in the Sonoran desert, but occasionally in the spring when the snow melts in the mountains, or during the summer monsoon season, the river will completely fill and the water will rage. Some have even been known to try riding a raft when the water reaches the banks. (FYI, don't do this! It isn't safe.) There are several city parks like Brandi Fenton where you can park and start your journey. Best to look at maps online to find the closest entry point and parking location convenient to you; as the park does cross over a lot of streets. In the distance, you will be able to enjoy the view of Mt. Lemmon and the rest of the Santa Catalina mountain range as it turns different hues of pink, red, orange, brown depending on the time of day you come. Sunrise in the summer months and sunset in the winter are great times to go in order to stay comfortable temperature wise. The trail was an almost daily staple in our lives when we lived here and walked the dogs along the trail or cycled and ran with friends. Even returning, while driving through town, we couldn't help but stop and take a stroll down memory lane by revisiting this lovely gem in Tucson.

This is a great place to take the family to unwind. They have plenty of playground equipment to…read moreuse. I like that at any moment of the day there are other families and children there playing and having fun. We will be back.

Want to tire out your toddler? Visit KTR Ahwatukee. We had so much fun during toddler hours today…read more We have been here several times this summer when it's too dang hot to play outside. Since the older kids are back in school now, there is more space for the littles to run wild. (We grandparents got a workout too!) the staff is friendly and helpful. There is a snack bar and an area to rent scooters and helmets and you can even buy KTR merch. Restrooms are clean and there is a spot to refill water bottles. Consider purchasing the 10 punch pass too. Go and have fun!

I recently attended a birthday party for my son's friend at KTR, and I was thoroughly impressed…read morewith the experience. If you book a morning party (9-11 am), you're allowed to enter an hour before the venue officially opens at 10 am. This means your kids can enjoy an hour of playtime in a private and quiet setting before others arrive--something I found really thoughtful and enjoyable. KTR offers a spacious, open environment where kids can run around and explore without getting bored. Parents can join in on the fun or simply relax with some snacks and drinks, chatting while the kids burn off their energy. The facility is exceptionally clean, well-organized, and staffed with friendly, helpful team members who are happy to answer questions or provide recommendations. If you're looking for a great venue for a birthday party that also keeps kids active and entertained, I highly recommend checking out KTR. They offer various options to suit different group sizes, ensuring a memorable experience for everyone!

Anamax Park is a 22 acre park where skateboarders were practicing jumps and kids were blowing off…read moresteam. Features: * covered playground area with swings and multiple structures http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/qfHjZeDXxsBhLTynMC_NtQ?select=rM4CVX1pfj9jJ4FKWlxsyg * skate area http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/qfHjZeDXxsBhLTynMC_NtQ?select=2riVPtm62g6O935ZrT7GmQ * new sensory playground for children with special needs http://ci.sahuarita.az.us/index.php/current-news/350-new-sensory-playground-opens-at-anamax-park.html * 3 lighted little league baseball fields * 2 lighted multi-use football & soccer fields * 2 concession areas * lighted basketball and sand volleyball court * one acre off leash dog area called Anamax Bark Park * several picnic areas and barbeque grills http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/qfHjZeDXxsBhLTynMC_NtQ?select=MqmSA8FdfBdLxbcf8LfQug * 2 restrooms There is an approximate half mile path surrounding the northern portion of the park with additional pathways connecting all park facilities. The 5,000 square foot recreation center is open M-F from 8am-5pm, Saturdays, from 9am to 4pm. Park hours are 7am-10pm.

There are basically three types of Moms on the park circuit. There's the…read more"I-just-crawled-out-of-bed-after-three-hours-of-sleep-don't-you-f'ing-dare-judge-me" Mom on the sidelines, buried in her smart phone. There's the perfectly coifed yoga Mom, gathered around her other hot mom friends talking $hit about their husbands. Lastly, there's the universally reviled Helicopter Mom, romping after Sweet Baby Noah down the slide. Trust me, I'd love to relax in the shade catching up on Facebook drama or chatting up my friends but as a parent of a special needs child, I HAVE to shadow two steps behind my son or he'll run off and join a pack of javalinas. Anamax Park is the only park that I've found in the greater Tucson area that was designed specifically for such children and their families. The covered playground has a fence around the perimeter, with only one gate in and out. We visited this park on the Sunday during Memorial Day weekend, and oddly enough it was totally deserted. We were the only family at this 22 acre park. In addition to the little fenced in playground that we visited, there's also a sensory park, but that requires keys to get in which wasn't happening on a Sunday. My review wouldn't be complete without mentioning the bathrooms. Actually, that was kind of a problem...I'm pretty sure the restrooms are in the recreation center building, which was locked up. I'll spare you the grisly details on how that problem was resolved. I did mention that the park was totally deserted, didn't I?

I had a great time. Me and my tiny pups visited mid-morning. Some puddles in areas where the…read moreirrigation was leaking, so I had to keep my dogs out of those spots, no trouble from anyone, very little trash. Plenty of shade trees

I am a fan of Santa Rita skatepark (Albert M Gallego Skatepark) that's located here despite how…read moresketchy the surrounding area is. I would rate the skatepark itself a 4-star but I am giving it a 3-star because I'm taking into consideration the surrounding park area. As a note, I've never used any of the other features at this park aside from the skatepark. The people and the vibe in the skatepark here is always very friendly. Mostly an adult crowd who are super chill and polite. They welcome all skaters as long as you're polite right back. They just want to support people trying to work on their craft, it's really awesome. This is the skatepark you go to if you want to avoid accidentally running over some younger kids. Since it's not really the safest area, you don't get a lot of little ones here that you have to worry about. I continue to come back here because of the skate community here. Onto the negatives. There are lots of homeless people around and sketchy figures around. It's not bad enough to completely stop me from coming here, but as a female I, unfortunately, have to take some precautions when going to this skatepark so I'll share those here. First, I never go here alone. I always make sure to go with or meet up with someone and I wait in my car until they get there. I have a female friend who goes here alone, but will only skate if there are other people in the skatepark as well. If there is no one in the skatepark, she will leave. Second, I never use the bathrooms here. They aren't maintained well anyways, but it has been implied to me that sketchy figures tend to hide in the bathroom doing not-so-legal things. The skatepark itself is gated off from the rest of the park so inside the park I feel fairly safe but the third thing I do is I never leave my personal belongings in arms reach of the outer perimeter of the skatepark fence. I've heard stories of people who left their bags near the fence and gotten their phones or other things stolen by people who reach through from the outside and take off. I know this all makes it seem like a pretty sketchy place, but clearly the skatepark must be worth it if I keep coming back!

In the spirit of full disclosure, I am not a user of the skate park but an observer (fascinated…read moreobserver) of those that do. So that being said, I can't speak to the quality of the concrete or the layout of the enclosure. What I can tell you is that the young people that use this facility seem to enjoy it and they do some awesome things with the dips and turns that exist here. It's fun to watch and it's a relatively clean and well maintained environment. There's sitting space for those of us that enjoy watching and a cute little playground nearby for younger kids.

Chandler Skate Park at Snedigar Sportsplex has 35,000 square feet of concrete bowls, decks, blocks,…read moreand metal rails. My teens think this place is "sick", but watch out; it can get pretty crowded eve's and weekends. There are also shaded ramadas and a small playground for non-skaters.

The paved path around Tucson is a real gem for cyclists, walkers, jogger and roller bladers. A few…read moreyears ago I decided I was going to walk the Loop in sections. It took me over two years (two falls and winters) to finish it. There are free parking areas every few miles for easy out-and-back walks. My very first section was the section east of the Tucson Mall. I walked it with my GSD Sadie while in the area and turned around at Campbell Avenue. The path was busy with all kinds of recreationalists, but it also had a large population of homeless people under the bridges. I don't have a particular favorite part. Each section is different. The Rillito River Park has several nice parking areas and water stations and lovely art statues. The parks are lighted at night. The Pantano Wash is more quiet. The section just to the east of the Air Force base is secluded. That is were I was followed by javelina. The ugliest section is the industrial section along the Julian Wash. The wash is full of trash and homeless encampments The section along the Santa Cruz wash that gets close to town is nice as there are places to eat nearby, with benches to rest. I walked a short section again yesterday near the Tucson Mall and noticed at least two walking police teams. The Rillito Wash was trashed again, and the section east of the mall had no trash cans, so people just threw their trash along the wash. Tucson maintains the actual path and will post construction or closures on the Loop's Facebook page.

Do you like biking? Then you will love the Loop around Tucson. The Loop is well maintained. We…read moreenjoy riding our bicycles everywhere. The Loop is full paved so the riding is not bumpy. There are elevations throughout but they are not excessive. Benches placed throughout to take a rest. Since the Loop is so long, it is not overly crowded. Many places to enter an exit the Loop. Many of these are marked with signs. You can ride as long as you want. The Loop is 131 miles car free. Now that is a long ride. No matter how far you want to ride it is excellent for bikers and walkers. We enjoy the Loop. I did not feel unsafe any part of our journey. Have a nice ride or walk.