A really nice place to walk enjoy the views and see amazing wildlife ! Bring a sandwich and have a…read morepicnic but remember to clean up after yourself too :)

A quick disclaimer for the following review -- This review pertains to the fishing quality of the…read morearea. I worked in Laveen for many years and drove past this location on 91st Ave hundreds of times but did not know about the Tres Rios Wetlands until a friend suggested it for a fishing outage. The first recommendation I will make is to bring/leave nothing of value in your vehicle. This is a high-crime area of Phoenix and the "parking lot" for Tres Rios is essentially just the shoulder of the main road. There have been several police reports filed at this location for vehicles being burglarized and catalytic converters being stolen. Secondly, a permit is required to park/use Tres Rios. The permits are free and available through the Tres Rios Wetlands page on the Phoenix.gov site. Each permit is good for a 6-month block. I have no idea if there is any enforcement action taken against non-permit holders but the consequence is a class 5 felony for trespassing on government land per multiple signs posted all over the park. Finally, if you went through the trouble of obtaining a permit and driving here just to fish, you may have set yourself up for disappointment. The actual wetlands sanctuary area that is advertised on the website is completely off limits to the public (including permit holders) and is surrounded by a 7 ft barbwire fence. The only area where fishing is actually permitted is a small strip of water outside of the sanctuary. The area is not maintained and it is completely surrounded by thick 6ft tall reeds and grass with only 3-4 gaps over about a half mile about the width of a single person. Maybe I went during wrong season, but the ground was covered in swarms of millions of ants crossing the pathway. Be careful what you put down on the ground or where you stand as you're likely to be covered in ants. If you're here to walk, hike, or birdwatch, I'm sure this location is beautiful gem in the desert thats full of wildlife. If you're here to fish it's unfortunately a big disappointment.

Heck yes! Very well-maintained. No motorized vehicles allowed. Has bathrooms, water fountains, and…read morebike tools.

Hubs and I had been looking for an actual mountain bike park and found this place through another…read moreYelper. There is a nice hiking trail around the perimeter or through the park that is well maintained. It's more of a bike jump park with places for kids to get comfortable as well. We don't have any other of these parks that I know of around the valley so while it was smaller than expected it's the only one. The hike is easy and we would come back if we're in the area as it's about a 50 minute drive from home. Definitely happy we checked it out!

If you look up the top attractions in Phoenix on TripAdvisor, Dobbins Lookout will be toward the…read moretop of the list. For good reason. Located in South Mountain Park, Dobbins offers picturesque views of Phoenix and surrounding areas. There are two ways to get there: (1) you can take the easy way and take a scenic drive up to a parking lot right next to Dobbins or (2) take Holbert Trail to Dobbins which will be about an hour an a half hike. Naturally, I took the more difficult route and was rewarded for my efforts with all that Dobbins has to offer. You'll see people sitting on the various benches and ledges to enjoy the views. You'll see people snapping pics. And you'll even see vendors in the parking lot selling Native American art and jewelry, drinks, and snacks. While I wasn't there during sunset, I hear it's a spectacular place to come at that time.

Dobbins Lookout, Phoenix, AZ, Nov, 2025. Driving up to the Dobbins Lookout was a highlight of our…read morerecent vacation in Phoenix. This lookout is in South Mountain Park and Preserve (see my separate Yelp entry), which is one of the nation's largest municipally-owned parks. You can hike up to the lookout on the Holbert Trail, which is reputably a steep uphill on a rocky trail. We took the easier option -- the 5.5 mile road that takes about 25-30 minutes to drive up. This scenic, gradually climbing road is shared by motorized vehicles and mountain bicycles, and is an adventure in itself. It features blind corners, narrow sections, and some treacherous drop-offs. The lookout is at 2,330', the highest point in the park that is open to the public. The highlight is the panoramic 360-degree views of the Phoenix metropolitan area, Camelback Mountain, and the Sonoran Desert. There are also old masonry structures built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), a shaded structure, benches, and a primitive restroom. There are other lookouts to check-out nearby, and you might consider going up early morning or late afternoon for cooler temperatures and sunrise or sunset. Entrance gates are open from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m., although hiking trails are still open after 7 p.m. and you can exit until 11 p.m. Admission and parking is free.

The meeting was to discuss temporary street closures, Earth Day celebration, the appointment and…read moreapproval of potential officials. It was an informative meeting. Parking available outside.

Cave Creek is reason to yell yee haw. Rodeos, horses, cowboys, mutton busting and BBQs. Visit the…read moreunique businesses of Cave Creek; Horny Toad, Harley Davidson, and Stagecoach Village to name a few. Free parking throughout the town.

Beautiful historical city that was founded in the early 1870's. A nice country town home feeling…read morewith plenty of shops and restaurants to dine at. A hot spot for those who have motor cycles and love to ride since the area has nice smooth roads and clear clean weather.

This weekend I was diverted from my usual route to St. Anne's in Gilbert. Get there early if you…read morewant a good parking spot and avoid the small traffic jam into the parking lot. Like many churches in the valley, you're able to see more of the church from its parking lot than from the street. As I walked in, I was struck by two things: the silence and reverence that was occasionally pierced by the scream of a baby and the way in which your eyes are immediately drawn to the center of the sanctuary with a large painted icon of the Good Shepherd. Christ the Good Shepherd is flanked by statues of St. Anne and St. Joachim. The tabernacle is in the traditional place with sanctuary candles burning. The procession started with half of a "platoon" of altar boys. Most people kneel at the communion rail for Holy Communion. There are some EMHC but they're more of an afterthought than an integral part. One comes away with a simple take away of St. Anne's Catholic Church. That this is a crying Church, and one with a good future. As the saying goes, "IF CHILDREN ARE NOT CRYING, THE CHURCH IS DYING".

St Anne is the most wonderful Catholic Church in the East Valley (Gilbert). The Parishioners are…read morefriendly and generous. We love it!

Home of some very big tourist destinations like the Talking Stick Amphitheater or the Cardinals…read moreStadium, this city definitely can draw a crowd. Though, I feel like they can do better crowd control at events personally. It's a fairly clean and safe city from what I have seen, and I think if the events handled more efficiently I'd rate the city 5 stars.

The City of Glendale in the downtown area seems quite deserted. Many storefronts are no longer…read moreand all you have is vacant places. The government and official buildings are kept up. The other parts of downtown are in need of a make over. There is free street parking.

Growing up in Arizona, I've been to Scottsdale a handful of times through the years. I've always…read morelived 30+ miles to the far east valley, so it's somewhere I go maybe 1-2 times a year. My boyfriend had never been and heard that Celebrity Chef Richard Blais had two restaurants in the Grand Hyatt Scottsdale resort. We decided for our one year anniversary, we would go here which was this weekend. Typically, I feel like this city can be a little rude and drive crazy at times on the 101. A lot of time with money comes with an attitude you are better than others. Though this can be true, and mostly observed in Scottsdale versus the rest of the valley, this weekend was truly spectacular. The experiences at both the resort room, and other places we dined I would recommend this city for travel. Places We Enjoyed / Would Return: - Grand Hyatt Scottsdale - La Zozzona - Tiki Taka - Butters Pancakes + Cafe A city worth checking out as it has great dining, resort, and other events that I could see returning for.

Scottsdale is by far the best city in Arizona. Plenty of entertainment and shopping. The Galleria…read moreis amazing. The restaurants are plentiful and excellent service. Very beautiful city and super clean. If you like the booooogeeee lifestyle... you will love Scottsdale. Super nice and we had an excellent time Treated like VIP. Highly recommend Scottsdale for a relaxing get away with fine dining and a ton of shopping.

My APS Customer Service Representative "Savannah" was the absolute BEST! Such a wonderful and…read morepleasant experience it was to be assisted by this young lady...INDEED! Not only does Savannah demonstrate the professionalism and aptitude of a top performer; her compassion and support are luminously uplifting!

I am so disappointed in APS's rates. They are a monopoly! If we had choices of electric…read morecompanies they wouldn't be so high priced.

What a joke this court system isn't! I was guilty before i was even seen in court. I was falsely…read morecharged with domestic violence and criminal damage. Not committing any crime i stayed on site for scottsdale police to arrive and when 2 rookie ass cops not knowing how to question or investigate show up it was automatically an arrest for them. To take it further the public pretender tried to get me to incriminate myself with her questioning. She refused to interview the neighbors who heard and saw the so called allegations. She did nothing on the case but show up in court to schedule the next court proceedings. This city court is a failure and should be charged for violating peoples constitutional rights and injustice. The prosecuting attorney is a tv show attorney at best and got his law degree probably inherited to him.

They get paid no matter what, but citizens/ tax payers who make their salary possible? F#k em lol…read more Sent me parking ticket in the mail a week before it was due, didnt check mail in time and so it got sent to the court. Went from $117 to $258. Explained the delay and said i could pay the $117 right then and there to get it taken care of, currently laid off and not receiving income.. too bad. "30 days to pay it before a warrant is issued" Scottsdale is so money hungry.