1st time visitor Nice little walk around the lake…read moreUnfortunately the water was really low to the point where you could walk on the area Worth visiting I am sure with the water at full level, it is a beautiful view. Look forward to visiting again

Sad. Lake SUPER low. July 2026 Park is still…read morebeautiful....west side fishing free with valid state license.

July 2026 Great trails and activities...no lake…read more Need tons of rain to bring the lake back

The pictures don't do this park justice. Super clean and peaceful, with plenty of wildlife. This…read morepark is great for a morning or afternoon stroll with a loop that goes right around the lake. Plenty of parking and places for a picnic. This is actually one of my favorite parks in the Pinetop area.

Wonderful little spot. Clear water, nice and peaceful. People seem to keep to themselves. No riff…read moreraff in

2 friends and I went to the this place having not much of an expectation. We are up in Flagstaff…read morefor school and wanted to get some sun in before we go back to school tomorrow. Jac had a great idea to come here for a lil sun day to go cliff jumping! k and I haven't been before, met a nice man who help film a video of us jumping from the underneath of the bridge. Bunch of people kayaking and paddling with dogs and kids! friendly area, would come back again! Remember to pick up after yourself, lots of trash which is sad. ;(

Tall Timbers park is a nice park for our two year old to burn some mid day pre nap energy!! The…read moreplayground set is large and has multiple slides, some climbing pieces and swings right there. We'll be back!!

Cute kids park in Heber area…read more Swings/slides/playground/picnic area & sand volleyball area.

Lovely little park! Picnic tables, covered Ramada's, new playground, baseball field, basketball…read morecourt, sand volleyball court. Very clean and quiet. Nice place for kids and pets, family events, or even just a picnic pit stop if your driving through. Highly recommended!

Vernon Park was my savior while at my family reunion. It was within walking distance and when I…read morewanted to just go away Id escape. The park is for bigger kids and not too toddler friendly. The only toddler friendly part was the huge open expanses that my son could just run around and play. I'm scared of coyotes, elk, wolves and mountain lions so I didn't let him run to far. We both swang on the swing set. My aunt and uncle also swang too. It was really fun. There are also picnic areas, basketball courts and fields. There are also benches and you'll never have to worry about not enough parking. In the evening it afforded you the best views of the most beautiful sunsets Arizona has to offer. I love this park

Family friendly. Shaded tables under trees. Park is for little kids as well as bigger kids up to…read moreage 10 or 11 roughly. Merry go round, 1 smaller slide, 2 big slides, swings, and a separate swing area. They even have a little book house for book exchange.

Show Low City Park is a great place run by the Show Low Parks and Recreation Department. It is a…read moregood sized park nestled in the pines at the corner of Deuce if Clubs and Clark. It has so many things to do. You can just relax, take a walk on the walking path, have a picnic, let the kids play on the playground or the dogs play at the doggie park, play ball at the ball park or basketball co, play tennis, volleyball or frisbee golf, swim at the indoor aquatic center or workout in the fitness area. I recommend checking out the Show Low City Park. It is a wonderful place to get away while in the town.

Thank you Holbrook Kiwanis for providing such a nice dog park!…read more Regret THOSE that DON't picked up after their dog(s). Shame of "you" for ruining a nice service provided by a volunteer group

Easy stop, right off the highway. Green grass, trees, pretty. Connected to a picnic area. Not huge…read morebut a lovely brief rest and stretch.

The Petrified Forest is known for its fossils, but the sediments (Chinle Formation) that encase the…read morepetrified wood are also just as beautiful! The northern part of the national park really focuses on the badlands. I unfortunately didn't have time to do the trail here, but there are many pullouts and viewpoints along the road so you do get a taste of the beauty right from the road. If you're a more experienced hiker, you can backpack this area after getting a permit. There are ancestral Pueblo structures and petrogylphs here in addition to the petrified wood. This is definitely worth a stop!

The Painted Desert is a badlands area in the northern part of Petrified Forest National Park. I…read morelove this beautiful part of the park. This colorful Chinle Formation consists of a variety of sedimentary rocks on cliffs, hills, mesas and buttes. Its pretty colors is why it is called the Painted Desert. The Painted Desert stretches all the way to the east end of Grand Canyon National Park. There are some overlooks off the main road that allow you to see an overview of the area. There are also some hiking trails. The map at the overlook gives you information on far away many of points of interest are. Painted Desert Inn National Historic Landmark is nearby and has a lot of history to it. The original building from the early 1920's was made of petrified wood. Today it is a museum that showcases the history of the building, historic Route 66 that once passed through here and the Civilian Conservation Corps. The Painted Desert Visitor Center is also nearby with park rangers on hand for information.

What a cool park!…read more We have a lifetime parks pass, so it's been great to be able to explore when we can. We spent about 1/2 day here - drove to many of the overlooks for some very cool views. Followed someone recommendation to hike the Blue Mesa and truly felt like we were walking on the moon. Very cool colors and petrified logs lying around. It's about a mile; so quite a short hike but you are 'up close and personal' with nature. Take the time to walk thru the museum at the Inn (there's also clean restrooms here and an ice cream shop). They've done a great job preserving the original furniture and such. The parking lots at many of the stops had several spots for RV's and could accommodate towing as well. Clean restrooms thru out the park too A tip would be to hike in the morning as the afternoons can get pretty toasty and windy

I am a big fan of national parks and am also a big fan of keeping them fully budgeted and staffed…read more If you have ever been to a national park, you know that they get a ton of visitors from other countries. These foreign folks love our national parks for good reason. Americans should also appreciate them. Now, this is probably not one of the "must do" national parks. It is not a Yosemite or a Yellowstone. There is no camping here and much of the park is entirely experienced by driving around in your car. There are a few hiking spots, some better than others. There are two entrances and there is only one road between them. It is impossible to get lost, although there are a few turnoffs. You drive from one entrance to the other and then you are done. Apparently, some people drive through the park, never leave their car, and spend about an hour in total here. It seems crazy to me to visit a national park in one hour and I do not recommend it. Do one or more of the hikes. Get out and experience a few of the overlooks. The Blue Mesa portion of the park is incredible. That was probably the highlight of the park for me. The color of the hills is just surreal. It is like you landed on Mars. You will, of course, see petrified (or "fossilized") wood here. It is multi-colored beautiful stuff. The visitor center on the north end is much better than the one at the south end. There is a cafe at the north visitor center, better souvenirs, and also the Painted Desert Inn where you can experience a bit of history from about a 100 years ago. Spend some time here whether you are just entering the park or leaving it. I would plan on spending about three or four hours here, especially if you do at least one good hike and stop at most of the overlooks. If you did all the hikes and all the overlooks and bring a lunch (there are no picnic or lunch areas, by the way), you could probably spend the entire day here. Half a day, including one long hike, was fine for us and I feel like we saw all of the highlights. I hate to give any area of land less than 5 stars through no fault of its own but this is not one of the more spectacular national parks in the country. But if you are in the area, it is worth a visit.