Absolutely beautiful place. The scenery was so cool. The bonus is free parking. That definitely…read moremade a difference. My husband and I spent the afternoon in Scottsdale. Wanted to do something spontaneous while in the area. It was not crowded which was nice. We walked around and enjoyed the various shops. And peeking inside the nice trendy restaurants that are offered there. We passed by several groups of young girls celebrating bachelorettes. Super cute. I totally recommend this place for some sightseeing. Good food. And good drinks.

Scottsdale Waterfront is a nice outdoor area. There is some fine living with great views of the…read moreWaterfront. You can find shopping and nice restaurants. You will see plenty of Waymo driverless vehicles in the area. Download the app to use a Waymo for ride sharing. Free covered parking and right next door to the Scottsdale Fashion Square.

When driving around the area I came across these ruins. I decided to park and take the trek up to…read moresee the historical ruins at the top. The hike up to the top is easy (in my opinion), but there is a notable climb to the top which could be more of a moderate climb for some people. While there is an ADA parking spot, the hike itself isn't wheelchair accessible as there are no paved areas of the trail. Everyone's abilities vary but I wanted to provide that call out if there's anyone wondering about wheel chair accessibility. There are nice picnic areas and a restroom that are accessible for anyone using a wheelchair. There were some pretty flowers along the trail and the sights are beautiful.

a really cool spot to check out. It is not a long hike, but there is a bit of a vertical climb to…read moreget to the top. Nothing too crazy, just enough to get your legs working a little. At the top, you get to see what a small Hohokam outpost was like, which is pretty awesome. It is wild to think about people living up there and using that hill as a lookout and settlement area. You can still see the outlines of the old structures and get a real sense of the history. The views from the top are amazing too. You get a great look at the surrounding desert and mountains, which makes the climb totally worth it. If you are into local history or just want a short hike with a payoff at the top, Sears Kay Ruins is definitely worth the visit.

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.

The site is full of petroglyphs by the Hohokam. I had a difficult time finding this place and it…read moreturned out to be right under my nose! I went by previous reviews and map directions but it turned out some were outdated which made it confusing. I was so excited to have finally found this rock pile of petroglyphs! A little rock scrambling and I was able to see lots of petroglyphs! :) It is too bad that many of them were destroyed, as stated in a previous review.

The other review gets you here. Please don't harm or destroy them. Pick up trash & help keep this…read morelittle treasure safe. Thanks. If you read this far, check out my photo captions. Hint: pick up trash, throw in church dumpster.

This is a great park with lots of walking trails, a playground, tennis courts, and more! It's very…read morewell maintained and was pretty quiet, even on the beautifully sunny day we visited this winter. We used it for the playground for our one year old and he had a lot of fun. There are swings, a slide, and lots of areas for him to climb around. The playground is covered which is great to counter the arizona sunshine. We also had a lot of fun sitting on an old tractor that was parked by the playgrounds for the kiddos to use. It made my little guy so excited to sit in the drivers seat and play with the wheel! Great time here - will certainly be back when we are back in arizona!

Gorgeousssss parks! DC Ranch has always impressed me with their maintenance and landscaping upkeep…read moreof all the public areas in the community. Very true to nature feel and you will see plenty of natural flora and fauna! Tons of sidewalks and dirt walking trails. Be aware of snakes during the season. You will come across plenty of bunnies and quail. I've even seen javelinas and bobcats but few and far between especially as this neighborhood has expanded a ton. Very affluent area, friendly people. Tennis courts, playground, grass areas, basketball courts in the outskirts surrounding the community center which houses a fitness facility, multipurpose room, lap pool and kiddie shallow pool.

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.

When I think of large parks that can hold big events or be enjoyable to stroll through, bring a…read moredog, or perhaps have a picnic, I can certainly envision the Margaret T. Hance Park. I've personally been there for a number of festivals over the years, and my sister-in-law has led fitness classes in the park. I have also used the park to cut across from the library to the other side of the park as a shortcut before. I feel that it is well-maintained with some play grounds, areas to sit, and areas to avoid the sun as need be. I stopped by the Margaret T. Hance Park this past weekend to attend the annual Arizona Fall Festival, which included food, service, and shopping vendors, plenty of food trucks, alcohol tasting area, games, auction, and more. This upcoming week, the Phoenix Pizza Festival will be held there. A lot of careful planning takes place for each and every festival taking place in the park. This public park was named after the first female mayor of Phoenix who advocated for the park. In 2016, the city announced a ten-year master plan costing over $100 million dollars, which would include adding an amphitheater, a skate park, and more. The park is home to the Japanese Friendship Garden, Irish Cultural Center, McClelland Irish Library, Phoenix Center for the Arts, and Burton Barr Phoenix Central Library.​ Features of the 32-acre park include a dog park, drinking fountains, grills, picnic area, playground, restrooms, shade structures, splash pad, and a volleyball court. The park itself is ADA accessible. The published hours of the park are daily from 6 AM to 10:30 PM. You can read more about the park at https://www.phoenix.gov/administration/departments/parks/activities-facilities/city-parks/margaret-t-hance-park.html. I look forward to seeing what this park turns into as it has such amazing potential!

Incredible playground. Artwork such as a rabbit owl and a fox that are also made for climbing. The…read morefox is a slide. There is a splash pad. There are restroom but not clean when I went

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.