A good place to cool off and workout especially in the summer, with varied machines, classes and…read moresports activities. They have machines on both floors but the ones upstairs have more patrons. On a late afternoon weekday there were quite a few young people upstairs using weights. They don't have the latest machines but they do the job. They also have a 1/12 of a mile track that is adequate for walking or short distances. There's racquetball and Basketball courts that are also for volleyball and pickleball. In the middle is a small climbing wall that is often busy. There's also ping pong and Foosball tables. They also offer Classes like zumba and yoga; the yoga class was okay but the instructor could have been friendlier to everyone, not just certain people. They have reasonable prices compared to regular gyms and offer resident and nonresident daily passes. Staff was very friendly. Too bad there's no pool!

An amazing place to watch the beautiful Arizona sunset. It's perfect for picnic dates, with plenty…read moreof space so you never feel crowded. Lots of benches all over so you can sit and enjoy your view of the park. Great for feeding and observing the ducks, and it also has play areas for kids and tennis courts. We come here at least a couple of times a week, and I absolutely love it.

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.

Amazing place to view Red Mountain. There were a lot of big ants (9/14/2024), so be ready for that…read more Geese, horses, ducks. Parking was full by 7am on a Saturday, need tonto pass.

Great spot to easily SUP!! Parking is limited but we were able to get a spot no problem during the…read moreweeknight but could get busy on the weekend. Easy to navigate and great spot to watch the sunset

I stopped in for a Chandler Symphony Chamber event that was held here. It was coordinated well and…read morethere was a lot of seating. As the event was close to beginning and seating had filled up the event staff was diligent about locating open seats and coordinating with visitors to get them a chair. Then they quickly pivoted to setting up more seating for the increased demand. Fair amount of parking on all sides of the building.

Recently started classes here now that the summer has pretty much outruled outdoor play. My son…read moreloves it and the class instructor is very friendly. My other mommy friends also join us, so he had some familiar faces to play with. It's held once a week for about 6 to 8wks (class length varies) indoor, they have cars, balls, hoops, ramps, tunnels, blocks, trampolines, lots of stuff that littles under 3yrs old can play with for 45min. It includes song time and a bit of outdoor play with bubbles if weather permits. I like having affordable, short term commitment classes like this for my son, esp during the summer. I really have zero complaints: registration is easy, it's affordable, it's nearby, it's entertainment for my little man.

The view just cannot be described in words! Check out desert belle cruises online to book a tour!…read moreYou won't regret it ! Visit Julie at the gift shop, it's adorable inside and she's so kindness

I came paddle boarding here on a Saturday evening with some friends. We parked at the Butcher Jones…read morearea. We arrived between 6-630p and the main parking lot was full, but there was another lot close by that had some spots open. Lots of people were swimming and hanging out on the beach. There were lots of boats and jet skis too. It was a really great night/sunset with the canyons surrounding the lake. Kind of a cloudy sky, but the stars eventually came out! A very relaxing time! I would definitely come back here!

I recently had my son's 1st birthday party here and the process was very easy! My husband was able…read moreto call ahead and book the Maple Room. They had a lot of available amenities for us to use if we needed them. The day of process was great! They had carts available for us to utilize to unload/load our items. The Maple room was fantastic and large enough for our space. In the contract, you can request the staff to set up the chairs and tables for you for an additional fee, which we opted for. All we had to do on our end was set up the party decorations and set out the food. They assisted us in setting up the audio, there was a mic for us to use, and a tv if we needed it. The room itself is connected to the patio area, which would be fabulous for an evening event or when the weather is nicer! They also had doors for you to use to exit straight to the bathroom area. There was plenty of parking as well and a playground nearby for the little ones. I was very happy with this space highly recommend!

I needed a place to facilitate a course I was teaching and found the community center. The staff…read morewere very helpful and kept the facility open for our event even though it was not during public hours. The staff were more than accommodating and we enjoyed having our event there. I will certainly hold another training at this location.

Super easy hike up to Hole-in-the-Rock…read more Plenty of parking in the area with trails up either side to the money shot. At 11a in the morning, there were plenty of people around to follow up. When you get through the smallish opening, you are greeted with vistas of the city in the background. We stopped on our way out of town and it was the perfect spot to reflect about our time in Phoenix.

This place is sooooo crowded. It's a beautiful view and parking is plentiful although you may need…read moreto walk a bit more from a parking lot. But from the base of the "trail" to the top, it was really only .25 and very easy. There were a few spots that could be tricky for older people but overall, this was a very easy and a well graveled walk up. I came on a Monday afternoon and there were crowds already. I couldn't imagine enjoying it when it's more crowded on a Thursday/Friday/Sat kind of afternoon. The views are different from the back to the front. So make sure you actually go through the hike and see the other side! Not a hike worth calling a hike. More like a mini adventure climb if you will.

My tips when visiting saguaro lake:…read more - Arrive early if you're planning to rent a boat or kayak, especially on weekends. The marina can get crowded and boats are in high demand. - Bring plenty of water! Arizona heat can be brutal, even in the fall and spring. Make sure to stay hydrated, especially if you're hiking or spending time on the water. - If you're visiting for the first time, be sure to take a boat tour to get a unique perspective of the area. - Watch out for wildlife . You might spot herons, eagles, and even bighorn sheep along the trails, so keep an eye out! Plan your visit during the off-season (fall or spring) to avoid the summer heat and the crowds.

I visited Lake Saguaro on a Saturday.. Good thing I arrived early at 7:30am. I was able to unload…read more my vehicle and get on the water fairly quickly. By this time all of the front beach spots at the Butcher Jones area were completely taken up by large camping tents. It was tough to squeeze by people to get my stuff on the water. The water was crowded with many different paddle boards, jet skies, boats pulling other water toys. If I return it will likely be on a weekday when school is back In session. Nice lake otherwise. Oh yeah, when I left at around noon, there was no parking down near the beach. That parking lot was packed full. There were cars parked on the side of the road all the way up where you turn into the street driving towards the Butcher Jones area. Appeared to be a LONG walk down too. The FULL signs were posted at the turn off.

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.