Located in an industrial area. Not very well maintained. Signs in parking lot advise you to make…read moresure doors are locked! No one to assist you or even tell you what there is to see. They need help! Small gravel trail not maintained..branches with thorns all over. It's too bad as they have a nice water feature and would be a great place for school groups. They need donations to keep this place open in my opinion.

While I've enjoyed the wealth of desert mountain trails with beautiful Sonoran desert vistas here…read morein Phoenix, I'm also glad that I found a nature trail area where trees and other vegetation are in abundance. Of course, in our arid region this could only mean a riparian area (interface between land and a stream). A lush riparian plant community used to thrive along the Rio Salado (Salt River) until the building of dams and even a dump site changed much of that. But five miles of the Rio Salado just south of downtown Phoenix was set aside by the City of Phoenix for the restoration of the riparian community, and the ongoing success of the project is visible to anyone driving along Central Avenue as it crosses the Rio Salado (see the pics). You can hike, bike, or jog through the Habitat Restoration Area's trails, which are also wheelchair-accessible. It is a great place for viewing wildlife, including more than 200 bird species that have found the area to be a suitable habitat. Bring your binoculars - it'll make your visit even more enjoyable! Walking tours, nature festivals, and other programs and activities are offered by park rangers, staff, and volunteers. The area is a work in progress, and there's more to be done. But do come and enjoy this lush oasis ... or rather, riparian area. It's free, and it's a good opportunity to experience the varied wildlife of the Salt River as it once was and is now becoming again.

Beautiful park, expansive and huge. Grassy areas galore and so many beautiful trees. Trees were…read moreactually red and golden showing the fall colors. Walked a couple dogs I was house sitting all around for 90 minutes. Framed by beautiful houses, this park had other dog walkers, people eating lunch and some reading books on the benches. There were swings and really interesting jungle gym type structures for kids and a community pool. It has a swirled sidewalk running thru it as well. On a beautiful 75 degree Phoenix December day, this park added beauty and serenity to our week! Hope you get to visit!

Definitely missing the sunny Phoenix weather being that I'm back in NYC. I came to this park during…read moremy visit here over the recent Christmas and New Year holiday to work out and bring my niece and nephew to play. The park has the basic obstacle course for kids, equipped with slides, swings ( only toddler swings), monkey bars, and a see-saw. Too bad the swings were only for toddlers;my niece and nephew are beyond that age lol. The palm trees were awesome just because they're palm trees. But given that it's Phoenix, most of the grass was brown. I happened to find an area that was shaded and had lush green grass. Overall the park was clean, free of debris, and the lawn is well kept. It's also walking distance from my family's home. While it doesn't measure up to Prospect Park or even Central Park, it gets the job done.

Loved the new shade sculpture by Feng Feng Yeh. The structure tells stories of local Chinese…read moregrocery stores and the African American citizen which live in the community. It provides shade and communication to everyone who visits. The community center is a great place for classes and meetings. Plenty of parking.

Back in my younger days, I used to work in the warehouse district near this park. I would drive by…read morethis park often in my work truck and never thought much of it. There were always homeless people living in the park and it appeared old and rundown. But as I started to read more about it, I learned that it has a rich and important history here in the Valley. Eastlake Park was once called "Phoenix Park" in the early 1890s. The City of Phoenix purchased the park in 1914 and renamed it Eastlake Park. It was an important gathering place for African Americans in the early days because of segregation. Many Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth celebrations have taken place here over the years. It became a place of peace rather than confrontation. Today, Eastlake Park has a number of amenities. It has a baseball field named for former Diamondback pitcher Randy Johnson. It also has an amphitheater, a recreation hall, a peace memorial and a playground named after a pair of alligators that took refuge here. They have done a good job in making this a nice park over the years for people to enjoy while still honoring its past. Recently Phoenix and the NCAA teamed up to unveil the NCAA Men's Final Four Legacy Project. They did this during the 2024 NCAA Men's Final Four weekend that took place here in Phoenix. They refurbished both the indoor and outdoor basketball courts with new backboards, benches, bleachers, wall pads and hoops. A local artist painted a mural on the basketball court wall to pay tribute to the pioneers of Eastlake Park and its rich history.

Not sure if I should be reviewing this listing or the one for the South Mountain Activity Complex,…read morebut I'll do this one since I came here for the Holbert trail. I've been here a handful of times, but not too often since it's pretty far from home. I was planning to stop by a local coffee shop in this area, so I decided to do an early morning hike beforehand. It's pretty easy to get to this trailhead, and their hours year-round are 5am - 11pm (gates open and close). I wish they would open a bit earlier during the summer, but I got there a few minutes after 5 anyways. I'm always surprised at how few people/cars I see in the lot, I anticipate it being busier. They recently completely construction here and there's a beautiful pavilion now. Several restrooms and water fountains, which is great. Last time I came here, they had rerouted the beginning of the trail to the northernmost part of the parking lot, so that's where I thought it would be. Took me a few minutes to orient myself from the map because I didn't realize there were multiple bathrooms. Holbert trail is nice and there are a few switchbacks before connecting to Dobbins Lookout, which can be reached by car and has a parking lot. I decided to make the small detour to the lookout and spend a few minutes walking around; I like the little house they have. I really didn't like all the trash I saw lying around; I picked up a few napkins, straws and bottles. Not sure if it's flying out of the trash cans or people just being lazy, but it made me sad. I continued on the trail to the National trail, and made it a loop by connecting to the Kiwanis trail and finally Las Lomitas back to the trailhead. I ran into maybe a dozen people, tops. There are so many parking spots available here and the only time I've seen it full is when I did the Phoenix Summit Challenge in November last year. There are probably other times when it gets busy, like when there are events and such, but usually it's so empty. Maybe because it's the hottest part of the summer. This is one of the trailheads that will close from 8am - 5pm when there is an extreme heat warning from the National Weather Service, so be aware of that. I do want to explore the National trail more, so I plan to be back.

On a Saturday afternoon, I checked out Holbert Trailhead at South Mountain Park. Finding the trail…read moreisn't super easy as it's a bit hidden but here are instructions on how to get there: enter the park and follow the signs that point you to the visitor's center. After passing by the visitor's center, follow the road until you hit an area under construction. The road will make you turn left and then it will bring you into the parking lot. In the corner of the parking lot by the construction, you'll find the entrance to the trail. Now that we've gotten that out of the way, let's get to the good stuff. Holbert Trailhead is listed as a "moderate difficulty" trail on AllTrails. By the way, if you don't use AllTrails, I highly recommend that you download the app. It keeps track of where you're at on a trail (to make sure you stay on track) and also keeps track of some cool stats for you like the amount of time you've spent on the trails, the number of miles you've hiked, the elevation, etc. Rating Holbert as a moderate trail is fair. The first half of the hike is at an incline as you're scaling the mountain. You'll come across a lot of uneven rocks so it's not easy. Make sure to bring plenty of water. You'll eventually reach a fork where one path will continue on Holbert and the other will take you to Dobbins Lookout. Take the path on the right to get to Dobbins Lookout which is one of the most spectacular nature views in Phoenix. To get to Dobbins, depending on your pace, it will take you about an hour and a half. Once you arrive, you'll be rewarded with spectacular views of Phoenix and surrounding suburbs. And you'll have the satisfaction of knowing that you walked there instead of driving there like a bunch of other people you'll see at Dobbins. From there, you'll return along the same path to get to the beginning of the trail again. The return trip will be quicker as you're going on a decline. It will be harder on your knees and you'll have to be careful with your footing, but it will be less strenuous. All in all, it should take you anywhere between two and a half to three and a half hours depending on how long you chill at Dobbins. All in all, a top hike!

Interesting small memorial, nice landscaping and plenty to read in this tribute to this local man…read more Worth a visit when its not too hot out.

This is a very well maintained, though somewhat small park, which clearly had a great deal of…read morethought that went into the cactus and other plant selections. It is peaceful and very beautiful The late Senator worshiped just down the road at Christ Church of the Ascension and lived nearby. Viewed through a strictly non-political lens, Barry Goldwater was every bit a frontiersman. http://silkscape.com/SMA/agh2ofun.htm His hundreds of photos taken from the turn of the last Century, celebrate Arizona as anything I know. His wilderness trips into the Grand Canyon, Sedona areas and much more, make him every bit a Renaissance man. Enjoy this small piece of green space, set aside for a multi-dimensional Arizonian. original.

This park is BIG and part of it is setup for disc golf- which my husband likes to play. It doesn't…read moreseem to matter the temps outside; there's always groups playing so that's really cool. They have a huge green space on the other side of the park; playground area for the kids (kids playing on it today so no photos- will add one later) clean restrooms and a senior center onsite too. There are picnic tables around and we've had a few picnics here as well- you're just a block or so from Starbucks so we've done some grab and go and enjoyed the park on a nice day. Sprouts is an option as well as they have sandwiches and such too. Can't wait for the temps to come down so we can stay a little longer!

This is a great park with nice mountain views! It has a disc golf course, sand volleyball, exercise…read morestations, a playground, restrooms, and water fountains. I walked a mile with a few loops along the walking path.

If you're looking to log a solid 6,000 to 8,000 steps with almost zero elevation gain, this is a…read morefantastic walking spot right around the water. The main loop is about 5.4 to 5.7 miles long, making it perfect for a steady, breezy workout. Tips for Walkers vs. Bikers:Walking: Stick to the main loops but be warned - if you are walking during the summer time, it can get extremely humid right along the water body. Biking: If you are on wheels, cyclists have access to a longer loop lane that extends across the bridge. Safety Note: If you are on foot, do not wander too far out to the edge of the lake perimeter on the east side toward Tempe Marketplace. If you venture down toward the swampy ends near the edge of the lake, keep your eyes peeled and watch out for rattlesnakes! Logistics & Views: Parking is a breeze here with plenty of easily accessible options situated all around the lake. The absolute highlight of the walk is the pedestrian bridge, it is so much fun to stand on and watch the sunset looking west over the water. Definitely a staple spot in Tempe for a good outdoor session!

We had the Best time last weekend at the Dragon Boat races! Such a fun experience. The weather was…read moreperfect, the lake looked great and the boats and crews were amazing to watch! Definitely recommend checking it out, if you have never experienced it!

One of my favorite hikes to access South Mountain. Parking sometimes is at issue. However, you can…read morealways park in the neighborhood and walk to the trails. There are several trails on this mountain. The more intense one off the the left is really good for firing up your hamstrings. You will get good elevation. Safety wise this trail constantly has people here so I know some people will hike this one by themselves. Bring water, and use the restroom. Facilities are only in parking area.

Beautiful and clean place to play with kids great location wonderful crowd and they have great…read moreconcert also