Went to Tempe Beach Park for the 2026 Reggae Rise Up Festival…read more We rode the light rail to the event to avoid the hassle of finding a place to park. The festival was laid out exceptionally. There were plenty of vendors, tons of great food trucks, the stages were thoughtfully placed & the clever artist rotation assured that there was music playing at all times. Our only regret is that we did not bring chairs to sit in. Since a picture is worth a thousand words, watch my video from the event to get a glimpse on what the festival had to offer. Would highly recommend attending for 2027 if you missed it this year! Such a great day!

We've visited the Tempe Beach Park area a few times for events like breast cancer walks and…read morefestivals. It's a beautiful location with scenic views of the bridges and water, and there's even a nearby museum which adds to the experience. Parking can be a bit of a mixed situation. There is a parking garage available, but it does require payment. We also noticed an additional open lot next to the garage where you can park for free; however, it is gated and the surface is mostly dirt and rocks, so just something to keep in mind. One thing we didn't come across was a public restroom, so it's unclear where the nearest one is located. Overall, it's a great area to visit and enjoy events. My only suggestion would be to add more parking options or provide a designated free parking area for visitors, so not everyone has to pay for parking.

Riverview Park is located outside of 2 hotels and for guests staying there it's a great spot to…read moretake a walk. Just down the road from Sloan Park (Cub's stadium) and across the street from Mesa Riverview shopping area, it's very well situated. For locals and people living in the area, it's definitely frequented for fishing, using the playground, playing soccer or sports, and taking a nice walk. It's a clean and well maintained park. When the weather is nice, this is a great place to take a walk at sunset, around the small lake. I've seen some really nice skies and colors from the park. People are there year round fishing and there's a big playground area with a large climbing tower & splash pad towers at the north end of the park. Spread throughout that area are picnic ramadas w/ grills that are popular on the weekend. We walk our pups around when it's cooler outside. Summer months we don't usually walk over, even though we live close by, across the street. It's just too hot, even at night. Overall, it's a great park area and I look forward to when we come back regularly for our evening walks.

This park is so great for kids of all ages! Gated splash pad, lots of shaded ramadas and climbing…read morefor the older guys.

Kiwanis Park has so much to offer w came for the playground but ended up walking around the lake…read moreand staying much longer than planned.

Grew up doing activities here. Cross country meets. Sailing lessons. Fishing. Good times.read more

I love the uniqueness of this park The lake, the library,…read morethe kid swings, the musical instruments, all so fun. It's clean and well kept. There's a new book featured around the water area every month to read with your kiddo. Duckies to feed, fishing. And it's not too big to where you'll misplace your child

Nice park. Kept clean and well maintained. Decent amount of shade trees and covered areas. It's a…read morebit hot now, but a decent place to cast a line.

This is absolutely our new favorite! A big open space with lots of great playgrounds for both big…read moreand small kids to keep them busy and jumping around. We went when the park had an event in the community and it was so much fun, lots parking space and just right in town which you can walk around go for lunch and back to park just sit back and hang out around. Good for parents who are looking for a new park to take their kids to try a different spot around towns Check it out this lovely park, your kids will have a blast !

Busy park on a Sunday! Lots of littles and obstacles. Fun slides, cool train, horseshoe area and a…read moresplash pad. Lots of seating and benches. Bathrooms needed some cleaning for sure. There were people bringing their own canopy and tables for parties. Eloteros were present. Bring sunscreen and hand sanitizer.

Grew up here and always loved this park. Lots of grass and a playground. Looks like they installed…read morevolleyball net too

Quiet, clean great place to walk dogs, sit and enjoy the weather, exercise and walk. Very clean…read morewell kept. Grass was just cut this morning. Friendly people who are walking around the park. I'd recommend this location for dogs and relaxing. Today was a great day (good weather)

Fork 'em, Devils. If…read moreyou attended ASU, you have probably climbed "A" Mountain. It's a rite of passage as a Sun Devil. Did you even attend ASU if you haven't stepped foot here? It's a tradition for me to hike this mountain on New Year's Day. You got to start the new year heading in the direction you want to go: upwards and forward. Hayden Butte Preserves is a very doable and easy hike in the heart of Tempe. Come for the sights.

Pretty easy hike. Trail could use some maintenance- missing/washed out steps. Not too crowded at…read more8am on a warm Sunday. No bugs or overgrown shrubs. Rails toward the top for safety and easy to grab/hold onto for stability. We finished in 33 mins and that includes a couple stops to take in the views and catch our breath after a set of steps.

The Japanese Friendship Garden is beautiful with a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere and stunning koi…read morefish. Everything is very well maintained, and the restrooms were especially clean. There's also a small gift shop with nice items, though it can feel crowded when several people are inside at once. Keep in mind the garden is outdoors, so Arizona summers can be very hot. It's best to visit early, bring water, and plan for the heat. The garden is also smaller than expected--you can likely walk through it in about 30 minutes or less, depending on how long you stop to enjoy the scenery and koi. They also offer excellent workshops and special programs throughout the year, which are worth checking out for a deeper experience. Be sure to visit their website for the latest schedule. Overall, it's a peaceful, beautiful escape and definitely worth visiting--especially if you enjoy koi, gardens, and tranquil scenery.

Beautiful grounds! I…read morewent in June in the early morning and it got hot fast. It's a small park so very doable for a quick in and out of your area short on time or want to avoid the heat. It cost about $15 for an adult ticket. No food or drinks are allowed on the grounds. I thought I could walk around with my morning coffee it had to quickly drink it before entering the park.

This is a great easy hiking area. My dad has some mobility limitations and he was able to complete…read morethe Double Butte Hike. They even have a paced road trial that still offers great views. Go early in the morning g to beat the heat. There is a shaded gazebo area if you wanted to picnics there. We saw lots of dogs, but the only thing I would caution is that there is a lot of broken glass sporadically spread across the trails, so keep an eye out for their paws.

A quick trail to get your steps in with an amazing view once you reach the top. Make sure to watch…read moreyour step and be careful when you head to the open cave like peak. Once there take a seat and enjoy the view. There is a nice breeze that passes through even in the heat. Plenty of free parking and there are restrooms. *Proper shoes, sunscreen and a hat are highly recommended ~ and that's all I have to say about that...

I love this park because it's full of memories for me. I use…read moreto take long bike rides when I lived closer to this park that basically started out here and often finished here. One of Chandler's great parks with sports fields, playgrounds, and A LAKE! Great place for the family and a great place for family GET TOGETHERS!!! 5 stars for sure!

This is a pretty nice city park with multiple parking lots, a walking path around a "lake", lots of…read moregreen space, seating, and a playground. There's also a scouting activity area that looked interesting and seems to be for scouting troops to have campfires and outdoor activities. Technically there's also a hummingbird garden but unless you parked in a specific spot or know where to look, you'd miss it as its small and tucked in a far corner. While small, it is nice (aside from the pile of cigarette butts some jrrk left) with some nice plants, a short walking path, and a water feature. It has a lot of desert plants but I was surprised not to see more spring flowers this time of year. The park is nice and the water seemed clean and not smelly, but I wish we had more areas of denser vegetation like the hummingbird area to walk around in. It does seem pretty well kept up and I noticed several newer desert willows growing. At 8 am on a spring Sunday, it was busy with people walking, fishing, at the playground, and doing tai Chi, but parking wasn't an issue.