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.

Great park, sad because there slides are closed right now. The train, wave rider and merry go round…read moreare awesome!

Beautiful park. Very clean and captivating. The pond was filled with ducks when I was there, which…read morewas nice to see. The playgrounds are a nice size and the kids I was with enjoyed themselves. It was my first time there, but I'm sure I'll be back again to enjoy the path and scenery.

A decent park to meet up with boo boo kitty and walk to talk. I enjoy coming here from time to…read moretime as it's peaceful. There was a game going on which became a little congested but overall it's the perfect place to catch a quick walk. Winter months is preference however, we didn't stay long since it was just too hot out! I recommend waiting until the Winter months!

It's a very small park with a pond.. nothing out of the ordinary but small enough to keep an eye on…read moreyour kid.. just wished they had more bunches around the playground but other than that it was fine..

The Veterans Oasis park has different walking trails, offers a lake for fishing, several benches…read morefor bird-watching, large covered ramadas, the Chandler Nature Center (Chandler Native Plant Oasis), and much more. Offers different signs to learn about wildlife and how to be safe. I came in early morning in mid-October and the weather was amazing. In the morning it was about 60 degrees. The park was active: people walking the trails, fishing, several people walking their dogs and there was a group of people with their dogs getting dog training classes. The park still offers plenty of space to enjoy your time outdoors.

This is our favorite neighborhood park. We have seen it grow from a small park to a huge trail…read moreworthy, well kept oasis. Our favorite is going around the scenic loop around water, spotting the ducks, geese and the birds. There are so many exotic Birds specially during the spring, it's a sight. The wildflowers are beautiful and the large trees create a perfect canopy during the summer. We love biking and hiking too, this park has a cute little waterfall and is a favorite among photographers for shoots. There are programs offered in the community center for the kids for summer break and also activities with nature which is nice specially since it's involved with nature. There is also a nice display and tribute to the veterans with some installation arts. This place is worth a visit and wish there were some kids play structure to add to the beauty.

Gilbert Regional Park is near my house and it's a great spot to workout, play, or relax…read more It features many sport courts- pickleball, tennis, volleyball and basketball. While there's a lot of pickleball courts, I've seen them full with a queue to play. I haven't seen this with the tennis courts or other sport courts. There's a playground with a play structure, swings, slides, a zip-line and more. It's on a hill so there's multiple levels to play on. There's a large splash pad for older children and a separate area for younger children, so less likely your toddler gets run over by a pre-teen not paying attention. The one drawback is there's not a lot of shady places to hide from the blistering summer sun. There's a large grass field but it's sloped and thus not useful for playing flag football or soccer. I believe it's built that way to watch performances at the pavilion. If there are flat grass fields at this park, I have yet to find them; they would be a welcome addition. At the end of the park there's a lake with a walking path around it. The largest ramada is on the lakefront and looks to 100-150 people. They have smaller ramadas around to rent as well. Overall, Gilbert Regional Park is a nice clean new park with many amenities. Everything is still in good working condition and there's a lot of open space where everyone isn't concentrated into a small area.

Very clean and so much fun!!…read more There's a toddler area and a big kid jungle gym. Also a fantastic splash pad that is fenced in. It gets really busy though. Go early in the morning to beat the crowds (I think we were there by 9, it got busy by 10).

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.

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.

I love the uniqueness of this park The lake, the library,…read morethe kid swings, the musical instruments, all so fun. It's clean and well kept. There's a new book featured around the water area every month to read with your kiddo. Duckies to feed, fishing. And it's not too big to where you'll misplace your child

It's a very small park but it's nice bc it has a pond near by to feed the ducks. There's also a…read morebasketball court as well which is nice.

I was looking for something to do with my parents and family the day after New Year's Day. None of…read moreus had been to Queen Creek Botanical Gardens before so we decided to check it out. We had two seniors (my parents), and three adults. It's $11.57 for adults, $8.41 for seniors, and $5.73 for children under 15. The Queen Creek Botanical Garden is a fully functional, edible landscape, a sacred garden, and an event venue. Guests can explore the hidden alcoves, English Gardens, grassy meadows, Japanese terraced gardens, legend falls, a turn-of-the-century water wheel, hillside gardens, scavenger hunt for kids, and so much more. However, the garden is very small. We were probably there for 30-45 minutes, but we played the lawn games, sat down, and took lots of photos. You can easily explore the whole garden in 15 minutes or less. Guests can rent a canoe for an additional charge but I believe you can fish for no additional charge. The garden is beautiful, serene, and well maintained. It's worth visiting at least once.

Tiny but might. Beautiful grounds situated in the Pecan Lake complex next to feed, go carts, mini…read moregolf, surf, etc. The grounds are beautiful & very well kept. Entry get you in & out all day with a wrist band.

I call attention to all parents who are looking for the holy grail of parks - I think we finally…read morefound it! A few of us came out here for a picnic, and we were WOWed with how clean and vast this park is. We are all Mesa residents, so this was never really on our radar. There is a HUGE playground, multiple swings, and a zipline. Many picnic tables to reserve, and lots of parking! We absolutely loved the park, but our gaggle of toddlers loved it more!

Took my kids here for a play date. I love the barn themed play area! Plenty of space and play…read moreequipment. I love that there's a lot of seating and shade. We spent almost 3 hours here. It was a great time. As with most parks, the bathroom needs work. Everything else was good.