Super nice park! Came here from phx to somewhat escape the July heat! Had been here before but not…read moreto the playground/splash pad. Took us a bit of driving as google maps was unclear on where to find the playground. It's a good sized playground with a nice splash pad. Perfect way for kids to cool off and my on had fun! It was a little crowded when we were here but I think there may have been a bday party going on. Would for sure come again.

I absolutely love this park. It's probably the best one in Payson. They have events in the summer…read moresuch as movies and music in the park. They have events all throughout the year for family fun they have fishing events and four different types of fish in the lake. You can also use a boat if you want to go out further into the lake. It's a great place to walk your dog bird watch in a or just get some peace. There is also a nearby playground and museum nearby. It has plenty to do and I never get bored. Look for the bald Eagle to nest every spring is my favorite activity to do when I visit!

The Tonto National Forest is a large territory of preserved lands northeast of Phoenix ideally…read moresuited for recreation. There is a lifetime of official and unofficial trails in the Forest. Most of them are in the desert, with little shade and oppressive heat, but if you live in Arizona that probably doesn't stop you. Based on its size and preservation, there are stunning vistas of the Forest even a short drive from the Phoenix area. Describing it as a "forest" is a deceptive term. It is more of a National Desert. Acknowledging that point does not make it a less impressive place to explore. Arguably, the panoramic views are even more impressive in the desert because there are no trees blocking your line of sight. One of the more surprising aspects of the forest is how few Arizona citizens take advantage of the recreation opportunities. Phoenix is a megacity, but if drive 30 minutes away, you can have a 10 mile trail all to yourself. This means either Phoenix citizens are not into the outdoors or there are enough trails for everyone to spread out. One trail in particular that my brother, wife, and I were able to explore by ourselves was the Ballantine Trail. It's halfway between Mesa and Payson on highway 87. The first couple of miles suffered significant burn damage a year earlier. This was quite disappointing at first. As we continued hiking, we were able to appreciate the signs of transition from burned and blackened landscape to fresh grass and bush rejuvenation. The return hike along the side of the mountain, rather than over the top, yielded one of the most stunning views of grass and saguaro cacti that I have seen.

I was in town in Show Low staying at my friend's place and decided to take my dog to Tonto National…read moreForest (specifically the two sixty trail area) so we could enjoy the weekend day. It was an hour ride, but I think it was so worth it! My dog really enjoyed it! What I loved was that the facility and trail were clean and well maintained. There was a restroom station and a marker/direction for a subtrail at the entrance from a parking lot. The trail itself was clear and not crowded at all. There were just 2 other people we met during a weekday late morning during our visit for an hour there. My dog really enjoyed roaming around the trail and we loved that we didn't see any trash at all. While the trail was a bit unleveled, the path was clear! Bonus too that it was a free hike/walk for us, including parking! The only minus was that there was no cell phone signal (T-mobile/Mint Mobile), so I was very wary that we might get lost if we didn't keep track of ourselves well enough..so we mostly stayed on the trail and didn't go in too far. But...it is a wonderful place to enjoy the nature for sure!

This is an above average dog park where your dog can play and socialize with other dogs. One of its…read morebest features is how big it is. There is much more room for them to run around, unlike other dog parks, which are more restrictive. I am always worried that my local dog park might not be properly maintained, and expose them to fleas and other diseases. However, over the course of my few visits, I have found the area to be very well maintained. The only issue I saw was a lack of poop bags available during my visits. Most other places I know of provide them free of charge. However the dispenser here needs to be checked on every now and then.

Small dog area... Drove by past it a couple of times before I realized where it was!! A real desert…read morepark!

Drove an hour to this park to treat my dogs to what seems like a special park but it was closed…read moremaintenance! No indication of how long this will be. What a let drown! Wish it was posted here about closures.

Love the "beach" and water access, also nice to have the wash stations before heading to the car…read more Weekends are for the socially inclined, while weekdays tend to be more sparse and heavy on senior (not as playful) dogs.

Nice park for my toddler who is almost 3 to play. They had the plenty of swings and a variety of…read moreplayground equipment to choose from. Parking was slim but you can park on the road. They do have bathrooms on site, with 2 accessible and 1 with an adult changing station.

Full video review: https://youtu.be/DfGkSyDiTJk…read more We visited during the 41st Annual Route 66 Chili Festival. Flagstaff, Arizona. High desert air, the smell of roasted chilies drifting like a promise you can taste before you even see the tents. The 41st Annual Route 66 Chili Festival isn't just about heat, it's about history, pride, and the kind of small-town grit you can't fake. Here, locals and drifters alike lean over steaming pots, stirring stories into every bite, they stir in their childhoods, their grandmothers' recipes, their own stubborn lessons learned the hard way. The chili is fiery, smoky, sweet, sometimes all at once. Like Route 66 itself, a blend of past and present, steadfast tradition and restless ambition. This isn't some polite food festival. It's a gauntlet, a throwdown, a living, breathing celebration of community and obsession, all under that wide Arizona sky, where every bite feels like it's telling you a story you didn't know you needed to hear.

Lovely dog park in Soldiers Pass. Large and small dog areas and a nice hilly area with a bench at…read morethe top and incredible views. I came in January. It was pretty muddy. There is a nice turf area with benches. There is water and dog bags. There are also paths around the dog area where you can walk but on leash. The parking lot for the dog park was very small and you can only get 1 hour of free parking. Luckily I found a spot but if no spots there is probably a pay lot nearby.

Sedona has a great dog park. Three fully fenced areas. My dogs liked the hiking area for exploring…read moreand the large dog area for playing with other dogs. It is one of the best dog parks we have visited.

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.

5 paws! Large separate areas for small and large dogs with grass. Water at the fire hydrants with…read morebowls available. Dog bags and garbage cans. Seats for the humans.

Cute and clean! Dog bowls were available and were clean as well. It was so nice to be able to let…read morethe pups out in a grassy, shaded area!

SuperFriendly dog park! We took our small dog there for the first time and it was a little Too…read morecrowded at 5:30pm but locals said it's less busy earlier. I lived how friendly everyone was and we will be back! It's a bit of a long walk from the car parking lot to the actual dog park just fyi. Also it did smell strongly of dog poop. Fingers crossed it was just because it was busier and the strong isn't always that strong...

I've said it before. This dog park will always be my go to because of how close it is to my house…read more In addition, just like all the parks in this group, it's a FULL SERVICE park with playgrounds, playing fields, and most of them have aquatic centers. Great place for you and your best friend!

This is a beautiful, well-maintained park with a majestic natural bridge. The bathrooms are clean,…read moreparking is ample, and there's a lovely souvenir shop where you also pay the entrance fee. It's definitely a must-stop if you're in the area! It took us about two hours to complete the main trail, though you can easily wander longer and soak in the views. Be sure to wear good hiking shoes with a strong grip as some areas can get slippery. And skip carrying a water bottle in your hand; a backpack or hip pouch with a water carrier works much better

The natural stone Bridge is incredible and we absolutely loved it here! Make sure you get in there…read morebefore four so that you can actually walk one of the trails because you need to give yourself about an hour and they do put a sign out at the entrance.