Hob Nobs Searching for a good coffee house downtown that features more than just java? Hob Nobs may fit the bill, as the owners have created a menu that’s as well crafted as the coffee. The quaint little cottage-turned-eatery has been trendily updated without losing its cozy feel (back in the day, this was the Willow [...]
La Perla Café Downtown Glendale has altered over the years, with Mom and Pop storefronts morphing into ethnic restaurants, art studios and craft shops, but one fixture that hasn’t changed is La Perla Café. For sixty years this brightly-painted building has dished up no-frills Mexican fare. The eatery is garish but cheerful, with [...]
Great Arizona Puppet Theater Searching for something different to do for date night? Check out the adults-only puppet slam at the Great Arizona Puppet Theater. For the price of a movie ticket, you can watch performance art that is risqué enough to keep an adult entertained and silly enough to satisfy the kid in [...]
Centurion Restaurant Chef/owner Eric Osburn of Centurion restaurant has a mission: to deliver four star food at two star prices. With the creation of his tiny eatery on Roosevelt Row, Osburn delivers. A kitschy Roman statue, namesake for the Centurion, stands guard at the entrance, so it’s easy to find. A small patio [...]
Phoenix Art Museum One of the premier facilities in all of Arizona is the Phoenix Art Museum. This is a highly rated art museum which offers some of the most recognized exhibits in the world. Currently, some of the more popular exhibits that you can enjoy by visiting the museum include the Frank Lloyd Wright: [...]
Rosson House Museum When visiting Phoenix, the Rosson House Museum should definitely be on your list of historic things to see. This is a Victorian style home that dates all the way back to 1895. It includes nearly 3,000 square feet of space and 10 rooms, making it one of the larger Victorian homes in [...]
Phoenix Airport Museum If you are flying into Phoenix or out of Phoenix, you are likely going to pass through the Sky Harbor International Airport. This is the location for the Phoenix Airport Museum which has several displays of art from local Arizona artists which helps depict life in the region today and from yesteryear. [...]
Musical Instruments Museum Located at 4725 East Mayo Blvd. in the heart of Phoenix is the Musical Instruments Museum which is a great facility to add to your tour while you are visiting the area. The Musical Instruments Museum, or MIM, is one of the more fun places to visit because, frankly, who doesn’t like [...]
L. Ron Hubbard House at Camelback Fans of L. Ron Hubbard and the Scientology religion may appreciate visiting the L. Ron Hubbard House at Camelback in Phoenix. Phoenix was the home of the first formal Scientology organization which makes it a favorite tourist area for those who follow the religion and people who simply have [...]
Hall of Flame Fire Museum If you’ve ever wanted to be a fireman or if you have children that want to do that, the Hall of Flame Fire Museum is a great facility to visit. It is located in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona and it includes nearly an entire acre of exhibits and displays [...]
Deer Valley Rock Art Center As part of the Arizona State University’s School of Human Evolution and Social Change, the Deer Valley Rock Art Center is a great place to visit during your stay in the Phoenix area. If you are in to archaeology or the history of the local area, you will find several [...]
Barbara Anderson Girl Scout Museum Whether you are a lover of Girl Scout cookies or not, you will appreciate visiting the Barbara Anderson Girl Scout Museum in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona. This uniquely themed museum explores the history of the Girl Scout organization and many of the tenets and philosophies that helped shape it [...]
Arizona Street Railway Museum The Arizona Street Railway Museum, better known as the Phoenix Trolley Museum, showcases the history of the region through its transportation vehicles. From the years 1887 to 1948, the Phoenix Street Railway System provided much of the transportation around the area. In 1925, the City of Phoenix purchased the railway and [...]
Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum Do you like learning about the state’s history and how people made their living many years ago? If this is something that you enjoy, the Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum is a great opportunity for you. This Phoenix museum is operated by the Arizona Historical Society and it has more [...]
Arizona Doll and Toy Museum One of the more unique museums in the greater Phoenix area is the Arizona Doll and Toy Museum. Located at 602 East Adams Street, this cultural opportunity is in a home from the early 1900s that has been completely restored and recreated to model the historical one-room schoolhouse from many [...]
Phoenix City Grille It’s great to live in a sunshine state like Arizona and all, but sometimes the relentless brightness of the desert becomes a bit much. That’s when it’s nice to duck into a cool, dimly lit eatery like The Phoenix Grille. Halfway between an upscale tavern and everyone’s favorite neighborhood restaurant, the [...]
Good China Good China provides all the basics of a good meal – dependable food, reasonable prices and pleasant surroundings - and just a little more, making it one notch above the typical neighborhood eatery. Located about a mile from Arrowhead Mall, Good China’s location makes it convenient for a pre or post-shopping visit [...]
Chino Bandido It’s an unlikely combo: Chinese and Mexican food – but somehow, the mix works at Chino Bandido, one of Phoenix’s most unique “cultural fusion” restaurants. Here, you can feel right at home wearing cowboy boots and brandishing a pair of chopsticks as you polish off a bowl of emerald chicken or chow [...]
Phoenix Massage Envy Along with nutritious food and regular exercise, one of the best things you can do for your overall wellness is to make time for a massage. Relief from stress is a significant benefit, but that’s only the beginning. Professional massage has been shown to lower blood pressure, increase flexibility, improve posture, and [...]
Phoenix Film Foundation For filmmakers and film connoisseurs, the Phoenix Film Foundation is a great way to appreciate new and old films that have made an impact on the industry and on the community as a whole. There are many film foundations throughout the country, but the Phoenix Film Festival is the largest non-profit film [...]
Almost Famous Film Festival If you are looking for a truly unique film festival in the Phoenix area, the Almost Famous Film Festival, or A3F, is one of the premier events for you. This fun film festival was launched in 2005 and it’s one of the largest in the world that is anything like it. [...]
Dillon’s at Wildlife World Zoo Dillon’s, a locally owned chain of barbecue restaurants, has added a fifth location at the new indoor aquarium exhibit at the Wildlife World Zoo in Litchfield Park. The eatery is housed in a separate building adjacent to the zoo and features an indoor dining area grouped around [...]
Marley’s Restaurant & Bar Marley’s is a new addition to the Surprise neighborhood west of Grand Avenue on Bell. Open just a few months, the independently owned eatery has already gathered a respectable following, no surprise in an area overburdened with chain restaurants. Located in an innocuous strip mall, the interior is pleasantly warm [...]
Fontana D’Amore Can organic food really be fun and tasty? The Scottsdale Borgata’s newest restaurant entry, Fontana D’Amore, thinks so. Vegetarian and vegan tastes are accommodated and sugar, gluten, soy, dairy, nut, and yeast free products can be substituted on request. A selection of nut butters and milk made from soy, coconut, almond and [...]
The Phoenix Suns “From the Cheap Seats” with Dale Shepard The Phoenix Suns . Where the regular season is drawing to a close and our Suns find themselves one game back for the #8 spot in the Western Conference playoffs, but one cannot help but think of the options we face in the offseason. [...]
Welcome to our new column, “From the Cheap Seats” with Dale Shepard. In his column Dale will be covering our local valley sports scene including all things Diamondbacks, Cardinals, Coyotes and Suns. If you have a question or Dale you can contact him using the Phoenix.org contact page. For a list of articles written by Doug [...]
Paradise Valley Skate Park, better known by locals as PV Park, is located at 17402 N. 40th street, between Bell Road and Union Hills Drive in North Phoenix. This public, outdoor skate park is available for use by skateboarders and rollerbladers. BMX bicycles and scooters are prohibited. PV Park is one of the largest [...]
Kids That Rip! (KTR) is an indoor, private skate park located at1927 N. Gilbert Road in Mesa. This facility is not only a great place for young children to learn how to skate in a safe environment, but also a perfect escape from the Arizona sun for skateboarders of any age looking to cool off. [...]
Hudson Park Bike/Skate Facility, better known locally as Tempe 3, is located at the corner of Cedar Street and Spence Avenue in downtown Tempe near Arizona State University. This park was built in February of 2010, more recently than theTempe’s other two skate facilities, hence the nameTempe3. Just a couple blocks South of Apache Boulevard, [...]
Goodyear Skate Park is located at3151 N. Litchfield Roadwithin the Goodyear Community Park. This public, outdoor park permits the use of skateboards, in-line skates, and RipSticks. Scooters and BMX bicycles are prohibited. Although Goodyear Skate Park is quite a far drive, especially from the Northern and Eastern sections of The Valley, it is well worth [...]
Desert Vista Skate Park is located at 11800 N. Desert Vista, in the town of Fountain Hills in the East Valley. Many riders refer to this facility simply as Fountain Hills Park. This is a public, outdoor skate park for skateboarders, rollerbladers, and BMX bicyclists.FountainHillsPark, as it stands today, was built in 2006. However, according to [...]
Chavez Skate Plaza is located at 7858 S. 35th Avenue off of Baseline Road in Laveen. This public, outdoor skate park is intended for use by skateboarders and opened in the summer of 2011. This one of a kind, plaza-style park was built by California Skateparks, a widely respected design firm in the skateboarding industry. [...]
Chandler Bike Park, located within Espee Park at450 E. Knox Road, is the only BMX specific facility in the Valley. Skateboards, in-line skate, scooters, and other wheeled devices are prohibited. This BMX park is free, outdoors, and lit up during the evening hours. The City ofChandlercontacted Site Design Group to design and build this 25,000 [...]
Superstition Shadows Skate Park is located at 1091 W. Southern Avenue in Apache Junction. Valley residents typically refer to this park as Apache Junction Skate Park or simply AJ Park. This outdoor, public skate facility is intended for skateboarding and in-line skating. AJ Park was built by Site Design Group, Inc. in 2002 and stands [...]
The Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival One of the more unique film festivals in the state of Arizona is the Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival. This particular festival, which showcases some of the best films with Jewish themes from local filmmakers in the area, holds its screenings at three venues throughout the area – the [...]
Phoenix Film Festival If you are a lover of films or a film connoisseur, the Phoenix Film Festival is a great event for you. This is an annual festival that takes place each year during the beginning of the spring season. The 2012 Phoenix Film Festival marks the event’s 12th year and it has also [...]
The International Film Project – Phoenix The Phoenix International Film Project is an organization that dates back more than a decade to the year 2000 when it was founded by Golan Ramras and Chris LaMont. These two filmmakers wanted to support the Phoenix Film Festival which was about to be launched during the next year. [...]
The International Horror and Sci-Fi Film Festival With the variety of film festivals that go on throughout the year in Phoenix, it’s no surprise that this will be the place for the International Horror and Sci-Fi Film Festival for lovers of gore, suspense and slasher flicks. Like the Phoenix Film Festival, this unique festival takes [...]
Phoenix Film Festivals Phoenix is home to a great deal of annual film festivals. The pleasant weather means that the majority of them occur in the spring. Whether you are looking for genera specific films, Jewish films, horror films, indy films or more, it’s bound to be found at one of our yearly Phoenix Film [...]
El Mirage Skate Park is located on the West side of El Mirage Road, North of Olive Avenue. This 15,000 square foot plaza style park was built by California Skateparks, Inc. El Mirage Skate Park is a public, outdoor skate park and is intended for use by skateboarders only. Bicycles, scooters, and rollerblades are prohibited. [...]
Rio Vista Skate Park, also called Peoria Park or Thunderbird Park, is located at 8866 W. Thunderbird Road. The easiest way to the park from most places in The Valley is to take the Loop 101 freeway to Thunderbird Road, turn West at the exit, and then make a right on Rio Vista Boulevard which [...]
McDowell Mountain Ranch Skate Park, located in North Scottsdale at 15525 N. Thompson Peak Parkway, is a public, outdoor plaza style skate park, often called North Scottsdale Plaza. This park allows skateboards and rollerblades only. Use of bicycles is prohibited. North Scottsdale Plaza is 16,000 square feet and has several skate-able planters with trees located [...]
Reed Park Wheels Court, also known as Reed Parkor Mesa Park, is located at1631 E. Broadway Road. Mesa Park is one of the largest skate parks in The Valley and is intended for use by skateboarders, rollerbladers, and BMX bicyclists. Mesa Park was constructed in 2000 and has many unusual features that make it unique. [...]
Built in 2009, Glendale X-Court is located on the Northeast corner of 83rd avenue and Bethany Home Road and is open to the public for use by bicyclists, skateboarders, and rollerbladers. This 26,000 square foot, free, outdoor skate park was designed by Site Design Group, a well respected skate park design company that is responsible [...]
Foothills Sk8 Court Plaza, more often called Glendale Parkor Union Hills Park, is located at 57th avenue and Unions Hills Drive at Foothills Park. Glendale Park is a public, outdoor skate park for skateboarders and rollerbladers. Bicycles and scooters are prohibited. Because the city accepted community design suggestions before building, this park features several very [...]
Freestone Skate Park, also called Gilbert Skate Park, is located at1045 E. Juniper Avenue. This is an outdoor, public skate park and is intended for use by skateboarders and rollerbladers only. Bicycles and scooters are prohibited. Gilbert Park, which opened in 2001, takes up more than 20,000 square feet and cost upwards of a million [...]
. Are you new to the valley and looking for a dentist? Perhaps you have lived here for generations and are just looking for a new dentist? If so then Phoenix.org recommends you give Dr. Sandra Reyes and her professional staff a call. Dr. Sandra Reyes has been providing high quality and experienced dental [...]
All Day Event: yes Event Name: Greer Family Fishing Derby Description: What: The First Annual Greer Family Fishing Derby will offer plenty of fun for the whole family with a free breakfast, a BBQ picnic lunch in the meadow benefiting the local Boys and Girls Club, prizes in a variety of categories, and an awards [...]
The Place (Glendale, AZ) If you’re craving some delicious, rib sticking home cooking, but don’t feel like going through the labor of making it yourself, then you found The Place. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, The Place has been attracting loyal patrons for many years. Right away you’ll notice a mountain log cabin look [...]
Hermosa Park Skate Plaza, better known as Southern Park, is located at 2030 E. Southern Avenue in Phoenix. This skate park is open from 8 A.M. to 9 P.M. It should be noted that unlike all other parks in the city, Southern Park is poorly lit at night. It is recommended to plan on skating [...]
Pecos Park Skate Plaza in Ahwatukee is located at 17010 S. 48th Street. Pecos Park is a public, outdoor skate park for skateboarders and rollerbladers. Use of BMX bicycles is prohibited. Pecos Park is basically a wide open transition section, with flat ledges in the upper surrounding area. The transition section has many different [...]
Desert West Skateboard Plaza is located at 6602 W. Encanto Boulevard. This skate park is sometimes referred to as Encanto Park or Phoenix Park. Desert West is the oldest public, outdoor skate park in The Valley. Unlike all other parks in the Phoenix area, Desert West allows only skateboarders. Rollerblades and bicycles are prohibited. Several [...]
The Wedge Skate Park, situated within El Dorado Park in South Scottsdale, is located at 2311 N. Miller Road, just North of McDowell. This is a public, outdoor skate park for skateboards and rollerblades. Bicycles are not permitted. The Wedge is one of the oldest skate parks in the valley, second only to Desert West [...]
Esquer Park BMX/Skate Facility is one of the few skate parks in the valley which allows BMX bikes in addition to skateboards and rollerblades. This public, outdoor park is located at 2407 E. McArthur Drive. Having been built more recently than the Tempe Sports Complex Skate Park, it is often colloquially referred to as Tempe [...]
The Chandler Skate Park is located at 4500 S. Basha Road. Chandler Skate Park is a public, outdoor skate park for skateboarders and rollerbladers. Bicycles are not permitted. In the year 2000, when the park was built, it was considered by many to be a state of the art facility. This park is one [...]
Tempe Sports Complex Skate Park, better known by locals as Tempe Park, is located at 8403 S. Hardy Drive. Tempe Park is a public, outdoor skate park for skateboarders and rollerbladers. This park has been featured in many well known skateboarding videos, most notably the Enjoi Skateboards video titled “Bag of Suck.” It is likely [...]
Phoenix Area Skate Parks Phoenix has some awesome skate parks scattered throughout the valley. Hanging out at a skate park can be a lot of fun whether you are a new skater or an old pro and with the list of parks one this page you should have no trouble finding a decent place to [...]
Maryvale Golf Course There are many great golf courses to choose from in the greater Phoenix area, but the Maryvale Golf Course is one that you will thoroughly enjoy and appreciate. Located on West Indian School Road, this championship golf course offers 18 holes of varying difficulties so it is a great place to work [...]
Phoenix Vineyards Most people may not think of vineyards when visiting Phoenix, but Arizona is actually home to several vineyards. For our purposes, as lovers of the Valley of the Sun, there is one vineyard in particular that is well worth a visit! Phoenix Vineyards and Rancho Napa Wines is owned and operated by [...]
On this page you will find a list of local, Phoenix area vineyards. If you know of a local vineyard that is not included in this list please contact us using the Phoenix.org contact page. Phoenix Vineyards and Rancho Napa Wines Be Sociable, Share! Tweet
First Friday Phoenix Art Walks The First Friday evening of each month brings a vibrant scene to Downtown Phoenix as more than two dozen art galleries, as well as working artists’ studios, bars and coffee houses, open their doors to art enthusiasts of all types. Known as the First Fridays Art Walks, this program has [...]
This page contains a list of local Art Festivals in the Valley of the Sun. For more information on each festival click on it to be taken to its individual page. If you know of a festival that is not included on this list please let us know using the contact us page. First [...]
First Friday Phoenix Art Walks The First Friday evening of each month brings a vibrant scene to Downtown Phoenix as more than two dozen art galleries, as well as working artists’ studios, bars and coffee houses, open their doors to art enthusiasts of all types. Known as the First Fridays Art Walks, this program has [...]
Apache Trail Day Trip While you are visiting Phoenix, you’ll want to spend at least one day outside the urban setting. A great way to get out of town is to head east and visit the Apache Trail. You can drive yourself or take a guided tour. On your way, there are several stops you’ll [...]
The Stockyards Address: 5009 E. Washington St. Phoenix, Arizona. PH: 602-273-7378. If you’re looking for a true cowboy experience with authentic cowboy chow check out The Stockyards restaurant! Known as Arizona’s original steakhouse The Stockyards taking its new west cuisine to the extreme! Offering corn-fed, premium aged beef and huge portion sized prime rib; all [...]
Aguila Golf Course There are several golf courses to choose from in the Phoenix area, but the Aguila Golf Course is consistently ranked as one of the top public courses in the area. This 18 hole championship golf course is located on South 35th Avenue and it has a lot to offer for today’s most [...]
Encanto Golf Course Located on North 15th Avenue, the Encanto Golf Course is one of the best golf courses that you will find in Phoenix. This lush green golf course has many things to offer to today’s avid golfer ranging from an 18 hole championship course to convenient hours that range from shortly after sunrise [...]
Palo Verde Golf Course If you’re searching for a prestigious golfing opportunity in the Phoenix area, the Palo Verde 9 Hole Golf Course is one of the courses for you. This executive golf course is located in the heart of the central Phoenix area and it is ideal for a variety of skill levels. Whether [...]
Papago Golf Course That Papago Golf Course on Moreland Street in the heart of Phoenix is a great place to spend a nice afternoon. You can bring your clients to this course to close a deal or just spend a few hours here with some friends working on your golf game and having fun. The [...]
South Mountain South Mountain Park is the world’s largest city park, offering 17,000 acres with 50 miles of trails. The mountain is 11 miles across and is home to 150 different animal species along with a variety of Sonoran desert plant life like the iconic Saguaro cactus. Hikers can get a glimpse into the mountains [...]
Papago Park Hikes Papago’s distinctive sandstone buttes rise high above the Phoenix metropolitan landscape—the Hole-in-the-Rock formation stands as one of Phoenix’s major landmarks—creating the natural desert ambiance that continues to bring visitors and new residents to the area. While the 1200 acre park comprises of small lakes, the Desert Botanical Gardens, The Phoenix Zoo, Picnic [...]
Camelback Mountain The Camelback Echo Canyon summit is notably the Valley’s most infamous trailhead. Reaching an elevation of 1,200 feet the extensive hike offers patrons who reach the top a rewarding birds-eye view of the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Hikers begin up a path of sandy stairs built into the mountain, climbing up they reach [...]
Piestewa Peak Formerly known as Squaw Peak, this 2,608-foot peak received its new name in 2003 in memory of Lori Piestewa, a Tuba City soldier who gave her life in Operation Iraqi Freedom. The Phoenix Mountains Park and Recreation Area and Creamy Draw Recreation Area make up the rocky Sonoran landscapes at the base [...]
On this page you will find a list of Phoenix area restaurants. They are divided into different local areas. Chandler: Chino Bandido Mesa: Glendale: The Place La Perla Café Litchfield Park: Dillon’s at Wildlife World Zoo Peoria: Good China Phoenix: The Stockyard Chino Bandido Hob Nobs Coffee House Phoenix [...]
Below is a list of local hikes in and around the Valley of the Sun. This list is being regularly updated. If you have questions about a hike that is not on this list contact us using the contact form on Phoenix.org and we will try to put one together. Apache Trail Camelback Mountain [...]
Find Real Theatre at The Herberger If you are interested in a theatrical experience that is more than just another selection from the conveyor belt of Broadway Spectacle, The Herberger Theatre is the place to be. Located in downtown Phoenix, this theatre is one of the Valley’s best performing arts venues. Its large, yet [...]
Phoenix has some of the greatest theaters in the western United States. Whether you are looking for Broadway, comedy, concerts, symphonies, traveling shows, music, plays or more. Below is a list of theaters in the Phoenix valley. Feel free to click on a theater for more information. For an updated list of what is going on in Phoenix [...]
Encanto 9 Golf Course One of Phoenix’s best 9-hole golf courses is the Encanto 9 Golf Course on 17th Avenue just a few blocks away from the downtown area. This is an executive golf course that offers magnificent views of the downtown Phoenix skyline as well as the beautiful Piestewa Park and it is great [...]
Cave Creek Golf Course As one of the most popular golf courses in the state of Arizona, the Cave Creek Golf Course has a lot to offer to both avid golfers and beginning golfers. This 18-hole championship course has beautiful greens with a picturesque winding creek that flows through the course. This particular golf course [...]
The Aguila 9 Golf Course in the Phoenix area is one of the premier places to work on your swing in the Arizona sun. One of the great things about this golf course is its beautiful scenery that consists of mountains, the downtown Phoenix skyline and the magnificent horizon that you can enjoy while working [...]
The Prather Entertainment Group opened the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre in Mesa, Arizona in October of 2001. The Prather family, a theatrical family that has produced quality theatre for over 45 years, founded the Prather Entertainment Group. Its purpose was to ensure that all lovers of the theatre were able to enjoy a quality production [...]
Where to Find Arizona Wildflowers You can enjoy the wildflower gardens at the Desert Botanical Garden or seek some natural beauty outside of town. Here are some great places to find Arizona wildflowers. You can follow wildflower and cactus bloom activity at Arizona State Parks by checking the 2012 Ranger Cam website updates. Use your telephone [...]
Taliesin West, Scottsdale Winter home of Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin West, in Scottsdale, is a great place to visit for Frank Lloyd Wright enthusiasts as well as students of architecture. Taliesin West was famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s winter home and school in the desert from 1937 until his death in 1959 at the age [...]
Celebration of Fine Art in Scottsdale The visitors and snowbirds flock to the Valley of the Sun to enjoy the warm weather each winter and into spring. Part of this enjoyment is visiting all the outdoor and tented art shows. There is so much to see and take in. And if you are wise, [...]
Celebration of Fine Art in Scottsdale The visitors and snowbirds flock to the Valley of the Sun to enjoy the warm weather each winter and into spring. Part of this enjoyment is visiting all the outdoor and tented art shows. There is so much to see and take in. And if you are wise, you’ll [...]
Scottsdale’s Native Trails Free Performances Enjoy the sights, sounds and Native American culture during Scottsdale’s Native Trails performances. Experience the color and culture of the Southwest’s Native American nations during the 10th anniversary of Native Trails, presented by the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation and produced by the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. Located at [...]
Saguaro Lake: Paddleboat tour, hiking and fishing Just 41 miles from Phoenix and close to Fountain Hills you’ll find beautiful Saguaro Lake. It’s a great place for boating, hiking or a picnic lunch. You’ll find the lake 15 miles east of Fountain Hills off SR 87 at Bush Highway Saguaro Lake was formed as the [...]
Lake Pleasant Regional Park: Hiking, Boating and Much More Lake Pleasant is located just north of Phoenix. It’s a great place for boating, fishing hiking camping and even diving. You’ll find that the lake has several park entrances. To get to the main part of the park, take I-17 north to Carefree Highway (SR [...]
Below are a list of local Arizona Regional Parks, especially parks in the Phoenix area. For more information on each park click on it. Lake Pleasant Regional Park Saguaro Lake Regional Park Be Sociable, Share! Tweet
Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden The Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden, located in Papago Park, is a beautifully landscaped desert park with towering Saguaro cacti, bridges, well integrated installations of art, and plants from around the world. Seasonally, visitors enjoy such special events as music in the garden, butterfly exhibits, holiday luminarias, concerts and much more. The Desert [...]
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Backyard Designs Welcome to Backyard Designs. We specialize in landscape design and construction, as well as swimming pool and spa consulting. Backyard Designs is your one source to create the yard of your dreams! . . . Landscaping Design and Installation We offer full service landscape design and installation throughout Phoenix and the Valley of [...]
Phoenix Landscaping Services and Providers: Landscaping is popular in the Valley of the Sun. How else could we turn our native, wild desert into tame and well maintained front and backyards. Phoenix.org has gathered some landscaping professional and highlighted them on this page. If you own a Phoenix Landscaping company and would like to discuss [...]
The Auto Shop Operating since 1979, the Auto Shop has been in the Phoenix Valley for all your automotive maintenance and repair needs. Other repair shops may talk about quality, but at The Auto Shop it’s the first priority. They are experts in servicing your vehicle while you work, making it as easy as possible [...]
Dean’s Auto Repair Dean’s Auto Repair is not just your typical mechanic shop. At Dean’s you’ll find friendly knowledgeable staff who provide full-service. Services they Provide From brakes to transmissions to routine oil changes, there is nothing Dean’s can’t do for your vehicle! Dean’s Auto Repair can provide top notch service and repair to any vehicle. [...]
Community Tire Pros and Auto Repair Community Tire Pro’s and Auto Repair provides both tire and auto repair services via their 10 locations throughout Arizona. The technicians are both friendly and knowledgeable and work on both imported and domestic vehicles. Community Tire Pro’s and Auto Repair has been providing top notch service throughout the [...]
Below is an exclusive list of Phoenix area auto mechanics. Click on each company name to find out what areas of town they cover, their specialties, locations, contact information and more. Dean’s Auto Repair Community Tire Pros and Auto Repair The Auto Shop Be Sociable, Share! Tweet
Phoenix is full of business related to automobiles and cars. Whether it’s a new car dealer, full service auto mechanic, Phoenix oil changes, auto body repair, tires, or even a taxi service. Visit the links below to find a Phoenix.org related company that can serve your needs today. New Car Dealers Used Car Dealers [...]
University of Phoenix Stadium University of Phoenix Stadium, home of the Arizona Cardinals, opened August 1, 2006. The stadium is a multipurpose football stadium located at 1 Cardinals Drive, Glendale, Arizona, 85305 United States. The University of Phoenix Stadium is the home of the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL) and the annual Fiesta Bowl. It will [...]
Phoenix Airport Parking . So, you have a vacation coming up and plan on flying out of Skyharbor Airport in downtown Phoenix? That’s great! Skyharbor Airport is one of the simplest airports to navigate around in the country. Even in a post 9-11 world getting from curbside to waiting at you gate commonly takes [...]
The Phoenix Coyotes The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in a suburb just outside of Phoenix. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). Their home games are played at Jobing.com Arena in Glendale, Arizona near University of Phoenix Stadium where the Arizona Cardinals play. Founded in 1972 as the original Winnipeg [...]
Phoenix Marathon March 3, 2012 7:00am http://thephoenixmarathon.com For the inaugural year, the Phoenix Marathon will be offering the Half Marathon, 10K and Kids 1K Fun run races in March. The marathon portion of the Phoenix Marathon will be made available in 2013. The Phoenix Marathon is partnered with the non-profit organization called Arizona Brainfood. This charity is [...]
20th Annual Christmas Mariachi Festival Saturday, December 10, 2011 7 p.m. $37.50-$67.50. US Airways Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix. $37.50-$67.50. 602-379-7800. www.usairwayscenter.com http://christmasmariachifestival.com/ This festival showcases performances by some of the finest mariachi groups in the world and multi-Grammy winner Vikki Carr and Mexican recording star Humberto Herrera. Also performing, legendary Mariachi Vargas de [...]
The Arizona Cardinals The Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based just outside of Phoenix in Glendale, Arizona. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference (NFC) in the National Football League (NFL). Founded in 1898, the Cardinals are the oldest continuously run professional American football club in the United States. The team was originally established [...]
Phoenix Suns The Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the only team in their division not to be based in California. Since 1992, their home arena has been the US Airways Center in downtown Phoenix. The Arena is often [...]
Festival of Lights November 26, 2011-January 1, 2011 Ahwatukee Foothills The Festival of Lights Kick-Off Party draws over 20,000 people and starts the holiday season with a holiday party to celebrate the season. From Thanksgiving until the New Year, Chandler Boulevard from 24th Street to Desert Foothills Parkway is illuminated with more than a [...]
Gilbert Folk Festival November 18-19, 2011 Gilbert – Higley Center for the Performing Arts Featuring Dolan Ellis and Marshall Trimble, folk music, storytelling and humor, part of Gilbert Days, $10-25, Fri 6-10 pm, Sat noon – 5:30 pm, 480-279-7190 or http://www.higleyarts.org/ Friday, November 18, 2011 – 6:00pm to 10:00pm Saturday, November 19, 2011 – 12:00pm to [...]
Children’s Museum of Phoenix Children’s Museum of Phoenix 215 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034 602.253.0501 info@childmusephx.org Museum Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 9am-4pm Closed most Mondays (call for details) The Children’s Museum of Phoenix started out in 1998 being called the Phoenix Family Museum. It was founded and staffed by a small [...]
ARIZONA NATIONAL GUARD HISTORICAL SOCIETY Location and contact 5636 East McDowell Road Phoenix, Arizona 85008 602.267.2676 Museum type Historical site, history, Native American, specialized. Entrance fee Free. Hours of operation Saturday–Sunday: 1:00–4:00 p.m. The Arizona Military Museum is operated by the Arizona National Guard Historical Society, which is a [...]
The Heard Museum The Heard Museum 2301 N. Central Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85004 On Central Avenue, four blocks north of McDowell Road (Cross street: Encanto Blvd.) 1/2 mile north of Phoenix Art Museum The Heard Museum is located in Phoenix, Arizona near the Phoenix Art Museum. In addition to the Phoenix campus there [...]
Arizona Capitol Museum Arizona Capitol Museum 1700 W. Washington Phoenix, Arizona 85007 (602) 926-3620 Open Monday-Friday 9am-4pm The Arizona Capitol Museum is housed in the State Capitol building in Phoenix, Arizona. Prior to housing the Arizona Capitol Museum the building acted as the official government building for earlier Arizona territorial and state legislatures. When the building was remodeled [...]
Arizona Science Center ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER 600 E. WASHINGTON ST. PHOENIX, AZ 85004 PHONE 602-716-2000 Open 7 Days a week (except Christmas and Thanksgiving) 10am-5pm The Arizona Science Center is focused on inspiring, educating, and entertaining people regarding all things scientific. You can find the Arizona Science Center in Heritage and Science Park nestled the heart [...]
Phoenix Museums The Valley of the Sun is home to over 73 institutions that we would classify as museums. These range from Museums about mining to Museums about beads. There is a Sports Hall of Fame and even a center for Meteorite studies. Below we have taken the time to compile a list [...]
You don’t have to go to Hollywood to see a walk of fame. As long as you are in the Greater Phoenix area just head on down to Hotel San Carlos, which built their own walk of fame 65 years after opening. The walk was built in 1993 and runs outside the hotel down Monroe [...]
We had a hard time deciding where to categorize the following things to do in Phoenix. Perhaps because the even is one-of-a-kind or perhaps it’s because the event doesn’t fit into more traditional categories. Either way, we hope you can find something fun here. Hotel San Carlos Starwalk Scottsdale’s Native Dance (February-April) Celebration of [...]
Things to do in Phoenix On this page we will be compiling a list of things to do in Phoenix, Arizona. We recognize there are hundreds, if not thousands of things to do in Phoenix and hopefully we will have them all listed here in time. Until that point we are adding new content at [...]
Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium Nicknamed “ASU Gammage,” the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium located in Tempe, Arizona was named after Arizona State University President Dr. Grady Gammage. Located on the corner of Mill Avenue and Apache Boulevard, the building stands protected by the National Register of Historic Places. The auditorium is also known as the [...]
Blue Man Group What originally formed in 1987 by Matt Goldman, Phil Stanton, and Chris Wink, has changed quite a bit to become what audiences everywhere now know as The Blue Man Group. Starting in their home turf, Goldman, Stanton and Wink played around Manhattan in such venues as Central Park. Later, Meryl Vladimer, the Artistic Director of The CLUB [...]
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Arizona State Fair The busyness of summer is over. The kids are back in school and life is back to routine. But the weather is finally more agreeable. Why not head over to the Arizona State Fair? With concerts, exhibits, rides, booths and more, the fair is sure to have something for everyone! Originally started [...]
Annual Hispanic Festival Presented by City of Tempe Cultural Services at Tempe History Museum October Free admission and parking http://www.tempe.gov/tardeada/ Location Tempe Community Park 3500 S. Rural Road Tempe, AZ. 85281 The Tardeada is a celebration of Hispanic culture with roots in Tempe featuring Hispanic family albums on display in the museum. Arizona’s hottest live bands, dance shows and [...]
Chandler Culinary Festival October Historic Downtown AJ Chandler Park 3 S. San Marcos Place. Chandler, AZ 85225 http://tastechandler.com/ Event features specialty foods prepared by local Chandler restaurants paired with a variety of fine wines, craft beers and spirits. There will be over 30 food samplings and a variety of fine wines, craft beers and spirits, [...]
Phoenix Greek Festival Get a taste of Greece without the price of a plane ticket at this 51st annual bash. Along with Athenian chicken, spanakopita and baklava, you can try traditional Greek spirits, such as ouzo, an anise-flavored liqueur. Buy chamomile, olive oil and other imported Greek goodies at the marketplace, and learn about the Greek Orthodox faith [...]
Arizona Dance Festival October Tempe Center for the Arts – Studio 700 West Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, Arizona 85281 Tickets: $18 Adult, $15 Senior, $13 Student, $25 for 2 shows, $12 Group of 10+ VIP Deals – $10 Friends of Desert Dance Theatre (DDT), Arizona Dance Coalition (ADC), Arizona Presenters Alliance (APA) TCA Box Office: [...]
Phoenix Fashion Week October See the hottest looks from emerging and established designers from the Valley and beyond at this annual fashion fest. Like the creative process of any high-style work of art, the details for this year are still coming together. Last year’s extravaganza featured 35 runway shows, nightlife parties and seminars over three [...]
Beer Festival October Peoria There will be nearly 50 beer samples from local brewers, food tastings from area restaurants, live music and entertainment, silent auction. Proceeds will benefit northwest valley youth charities, literacy advocacy and international humanitarian projects. Peoria Sports Complex, 6pm – 10pm, for tickets call 623- 773-8710. Be Sociable, Share! Tweet
Annual Old World Phoenix Oktoberfest October Margaret T. Hance Park 200 East Moreland (Above the deck tunnel) Admission: $5 (FREE for children under 12) The Phoenix Old World Oktoberfest will again be partnering with Grace Lutheran Church to support their local community outreach programs. Put on your Lederhosen or Dirndls and join us for this [...]
Annual Oktoberfest@Tempe Town Lake October Tempe – Tempe Town Lake Blends polka, bratwurst and beer with salsa and Southwest foods, 4 stages of entertainment; six beer gardens plus wines & spirits; German brats and strudel, non-stop polka, local bands, games & entertainment for children, free, Fri. 5 pm – midnight, Sat. 10 am – midnight, [...]
Avant-Garden: Hail the Ale! October Phoenix – Phoenix Botanical Garden Each week different vendors, presenters and performers showcase their talents, this week features beer education and tasting by Four Peaks Brewery followed by a performance by The Bad Cactus Brass Band, must be age 21+, $12-18, 6-8:30 pm, 480-481-8188 or http://www.dbg.org Be Sociable, Share! Tweet
Ten things you should Know About the Grand Canyon 10. Hiking Poles/Walking Sticks are not just for senior citizens and Europeans.Hiking Poles are a huge benefit on the treacherous trails below the rim. Offering stability and redistribution of weight (hiking without poles requires the legs to exert all of the effort, while poles enable the [...]
Second annual ”Why Wrap: The Benefits of Wrapping your Vehicle” conference being held in North Phoenix… Looking for a new way to get your brand recognition out there? Sick and tired of spending hundreds and thousands of dollars on television and radio commercials that aren’t working? Do you agree with us that there just has to [...]
Downtown Phoenix Public Market Downtown Phoenix: Downtown Phoenix Public Market 14 E. Pierce / 721 N. Central NE Corner of Central Ave. & Pierce St. (3 blks S of Roosevelt) Year-Round, rain or shine. Tuesday – Saturday 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.; First Fridays – 7 a.m. – 11 p.m.; Open-Air: Wednesdays 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Saturdays 8 a.m. – Noon [...]
Wild Western Festival at Sahuaro Ranch Park Fall—In the month of October Sahuaro Ranch Park, Glendale, Arizona Contact Dr. Buck Montgomery at 623 521-3856. See you there or be shot. Sponsored by a.w.a.r.e. Along with the Biggest Round-Up of Best in the West Entertainment, Live Music, and Classic Hollywood Western T.V. and Movie Stars, the [...]
ARIZONA TACO FESTIVAL Who Doesn’t Love Tacos? The Arizona Taco Festival occurs each fall in the month of October. During the event, everyone from Valley restaurants to amateur competitors will sign up for their chance to taco-battle it out for $7,500. Expect a huge VIP Tent, Lucha Libre wrestling, beer donkeys, a main bar experience [...]
The Arizona Barbecue Festival Every year, between 40 and 60 BBQ teams compete at The Arizona Barbecue Festival. The event is filled with food, fun and plenty of competition. Pit Row, the highlight of the Arizona Barbecue Festival, is where the cooking teams will be grilling, smoking and braising in their best effort to be named [...]
Arizona Aloha Festival Each spring the Arizona Aloha Festival comes to Tempe Beach Park and thousands of people will descend on downtown Tempe to enjoy Hawaiian food, traditions, and culture. There are several stages of live entertainment, including music, dance, and lectures about Hawaii and Polynesia. The Island Jam offers an open invitation for everyone to dance [...]
Arizona Renaissance Festival Join in on the fun with the Arizona Renaissance Festival! This festival is a unique combination of amusement park, shows, comedy, music, feats of daring, street performers, and shopping. It is easy to spend an entire day just seeing everything going on throughout the 30 acres of Festival entertainment. Every spring the [...]
Did you know, shy of working with a Phoenix.org marketing specialist, that a high quality vehicle wrap is one of the best ways to advertise your local business? Studies have been done that have come to the conclusion that a well wrapped vehicle can be seen by as many as 30,000-70,000 individuals, of course it all depends [...]
This page will highlight service providers in the local Phoenix area. The list is not complete. If you know of a service that should be included in this list please let us know. Pest Control Therapeutic Massage Vehicle Wrapping Be Sociable, Share! Tweet
Looking for a Phoenix Therapeutic Massage? . . You can expect more from a quality Phoenix therapeutic massage then simply sleeping better at night. The relaxation of hurt or sore muscles is just one of many results. The art of massage has been practiced for many thousands of years and throughout varying cultures such [...]
Why Your Agent’s Broker Doesn’t Really Matter Today we live in a world where “starting a business” truly isn’t that hard. If you think about it, what defines a business? Some might prescribe to the belief that all that matters is the right corporation documents being filed with the appropriate parties. Others look at [...]
Preseason: Arizona Cardinals vs. Denver Broncos Thursday, September 1 7:00pm - 10:00pm Event Details: The Arizona Cardinals will conclude the preseason when they play the Denver Broncos at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. For more info call: (602) 379-0102 Buy tickets now! Be Sociable, Share! Tweet
Hole in the Rock Hole in the Rock is a series of openings caused by erosion, most likely from water, in a small sandstone hill in Papago Park. The unique rock formation is a popular attraction in the park. The openings and main chamber “hole” near the top are easily accessed from a path which starts [...]
Papago Park Papago Park, located in Phoenix and Tempe, is a hilly desert park covering 1200 acres in the Phoenix portion and 296 additional acres belong to Tempe. The park is surrounded by the cities of Phoenix, Tempe, and Scottsdale. Papago Park is a most unique park, displaying a wide variety of desert plants including Arizona’s notable saguaro [...]
Hunt’s Tomb Hunt’s Tomb, located within Papago Park, is the tomb of the late George W. P. Hunt (1859-1934), the first governor of Arizona. He served the states record of seven terms. His tomb is a small white pyramid behind a fence at the top of a hill. Hunt’s Tomb can be seen from anywhere in Papago [...]
Phoenix Zoo The Phoenix Zoo is the largest non-profit zoo in the United States. Founded by Robert Maytag in 1962, the zoo has always been a privately owned, non-profit venture. Operating on 125 acres of the Papago Park area of Phoenix it has been set apart as a Phoenix Point of Pride. The zoo has over 1,300 animals on [...]
Desert Botanical Garden Founded by the Arizona Cactus and Native Flora Society in 1937, The Desert Botanical Garden is a Phoenix Point of Pride. The 140 acre botanical garden located within Papago Park in Phoenix, Arizona and is home to more than 21,000 plants, one-third of which are native to the area, including 139 species which are rare, threatened or endangered. There are [...]
Rolling Hills Golf Course Located in Papago Park between the Phoenix and Tempe extremities, Rolling Hills Golf Course is coveniently located for most in the Valley and worth the drive for the rest. Rolling Hills Golf Course has been recognized as one of the finest 18-hole executive golf course in the Phoenix area. This 3,828 [...]
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Kiwanis Park Clark Park Hollis Park Daley Park Papago Park Tempe Beach park Jaycee Park Mitchell Park Clark Park Peterson Park Daley Park Dwight Park Joyce Park Palmer Park Benedict Sports Complex Celaya Park Tempe Sports Complex Campbell Park Harelson Park Hanger park Goodwin Park Estrada Park Waggoner Park Corbell Park Redden Park Stroud Park [...]
As one of the oldest parks in the Valley (built in 1931), Tempe Beach Park has been a long standing gathering place for residents and visitors. Originally it was Arizona’s first Olympic-sized pool which drew the crowds. Today, it’s the Tempe Town Lake and splash park which draw people in the summer months and the [...]
Phoenix.org has compiled a list of local recreational activities. This list includes ice skating rinks, water parks, bowling alleys, and public pools and parks and more! If you’re looking to spend time doing something fun with friends or family, feel free to browse our list below. If you would like to see something added to [...]
Looking for a ‘cool’ way to spend the rest of your summer? Getting in to the Holiday Spirit? Need to sign the kids up for a sport? Well, how about ice skating! With locations all over the Phoenix Valley, it is sure to be a fun way to spend time with the family. Arcadia Ice [...]
Oceanside Ice Arena Oceanside Ice Arena 1520 North McClintock Drive Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 941-0944 Oceanside Ice Arena offers hockey, for both kids and adults, figure skating, team skating, public skating and group events such as birthday parties. Whether looking for a new activity or hoping to sign the kids up for a sport, Oceanside [...]
The Ice Den Ice Den 9375 East Bell Road. Scottsdale, AZ 85260 (480) 585-RINK Declared by the Arizona Republic as the “Best place in the Valley to play hockey,” The Ice Den boasts 120,000 square feet of ice in a state of the art skating arena. The Ice Den is also home to the [...]
Intel Farmers Market in Chandler Intel Farmers Market in Chandler 5000W. Chandler Blvd. 4pm to 6pm second Tuesday of the month October through April 480-855-3539 . Be sure to call to verify information before you plan to show up. Time and dates may have changed. (if you do call and find that something material has [...]
Wigwam Farmers Market Wigwam Farmers Market at Litchfield Park 300 East Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Season: Year Round in 2011 623.935.3811 The Wigwam Farmers market is held on the lawn of the Wigwam each Sunday morning during November to April. This year, due to popular demand, the market will [...]
Tonopah Rob’s Vegetable Farm 35838 W. Buckeye Road, west of 355th Avenue 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. winter and spring; 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. summer Season: Mid-November through mid-April 623-386-3033 Tonopah Rob’s Farm Stand is a local farm that is run out of Tonopah, Arizona (west of Buckeye). Directions to reach the farm, which is [...]
Tempe Farmers Market 805 S. Farmer Ave | Tempe AZ | 85281 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. approximate Year Long Grocery Store 480-557-9970 tempefarmersmarket@cox.net The Tempe Farmers Market is held daily indoors at 805 S. Farmer Ave in Tempe. The building is located on the corner of Farmer and University. The market carries fresh local fruits [...]
Polar Ice Gilbert Polar Ice Gilbert 2305 E Knox Rd Gilbert, AZ 85296 Phone: 480-503-7080 Located in Gilbert’s Crossroads Park, Polar Ice Gilbert provides a family-oriented venue for safe and enjoyable ice activities for all ages including summer camps, lessons, team sports and more. Polar Ice offers 3 locations throughout the Greater Phoenix area including: Chandler, Peoria and Gilbert. [...]
Fiesta Market 1112 E. Carefree Highway Cave Creek Saturday’s 9am-2pm Starting in October 623-780-594 The Fiesta Marketplace is put on by El Encanto Restaurants. Admission is free to the public and each marketplace gathering is advertised at each of El Encanto’s three valley locations. The gathering includes fresh and local produce including fruits and [...]
Polar Ice Chandler Polar Ice Chandler 7225 W Harrison St Chandler AZ 85226 480.598.940 Located just southeast of the intersection of Interstate 10 and Ray Road, Polar Ice Chandler provides a family-oriented venue for safe and enjoyable ice activities for all ages. Book your next Birthday party, sign the kids up for lessons or enjoy a night out [...]
Polar Ice Peoria Polar Ice Peoria 15829 N 83rd Ave Peoria, AZ 85382 623.334.1200 Not only does Polar Ice Peoria offer figure skating, ice hockey and public skating, but they also offer ice shows. And they are conveniently located throughout the valley at 3 locations: Chandler, Peoria and Gilbert. Be Sociable, Share! Tweet
Arcadia Ice Arena Arcadia Ice Arena 3853 E. Thomas Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85018 602-957-9966 Arcadia Ice Arena, offers public skating, private lessons as well as team sports. Summer Day Camps are also offered. See their website for more details. Be Sociable, Share! Tweet
222 N. Ash Street Gilbert, Az 85234 Saturday’s 7am-11am Summer Months The Gilbert Farmers Market is open all Summer long on Saturdays from 7am to 11am. Attendance is free as well as nearby parking. The market has been voted one of the “Best of East Valley” and is well liked by residents and tourists. [...]
This page contains information for all of the local parks in the Phoenix Valley including dog parks, water parks, family parks and more. Dog Parks Water Parks Family Parks Regional Parks Be Sociable, Share! Tweet
Chaparral Park 5401 N. Hayden Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 480-480-312-2353 As probably the largest dog park in the area, Chaparral Park offers owners and pets plenty of options. There are benches for people, and water fountains for both dogs and owners. An agility/obstacle course is available for dog play or training. Chaparral Dog Park also boasts [...]
Roscoe Dog Park 15600 W Roeser Rd Goodyear, AZ 623-882-7525 Roscoe Dog Park boasts a 3 acre area where dogs to play and run around. There is an open run for passive dogs and a separate one for active dogs. There are drinking fountains for both pets and owners. And plenty of places to sit [...]
Avondale Friendship Park 12325 W. McDowell Rd. Avondale, AZ 623-333-2400 The off-leash dog run at Friendship Park offers benches, dog waste disposal, watering stations, close restrooms and evening lights. The dog area has both grass and rocks. To get to the park from the 101 Freeway heading South Take RAMP (West) onto I-10 Freeway – [...]
Surprise Dog Park 15930 N. Bullard Avenue Surprise, AZ 623-222-2000 This 1.5 acre dog park in Surprise is part of Community Park. The Dog Park has both small and large dog sections with 2 shade structures in each section. There are drinking fountains for pets and owners, picnic tables, a holding area. The dog park [...]
Sun City Grand Pet Park in Surprise Sun City Grand, AZ 623-544-8627 This off leash area in Sun City Grand is open to residents only. The dog run is found behind the tennis courts on the east side. The park has plenty of grass, water and shade. Sun City Grand Pet Park is pretty small, [...]
El Mirage Dog Park at Gateway Park 10100 N. El Mirage Rd. El Mirage, AZ 623-876-2977 The park features a shaded playground & Tot Lot, skate plaza (1st Skate Plaza Design in the state of Arizona), youth and adult Baseball/Softball fields with lights, multi-purpose fields, basketball courts with lights, splash park, amphitheater, 1/2 -mile walk/jog path, dog [...]
Alta Vista Park 10631 W. Williams Rd. Peoria, AZ 623-773-7137 Alta Vista is a nice, quiet suburban park. The park offers two dog runs, one for small dogs and one for large dogs. There are plenty of benches in the park and plenty of shade, but no water so if you plan on patronizing the [...]
Parkridge Park 9734 W Beardsley Rd Peoria, AZ 623-773-7137 Parkridge Dog Park is a great park for the casual visitor. The small and large dog parks are well separated. There is plenty of grass and shade. The small dog park is well lit in the evenings, however the large dog run becomes pitch black. The [...]
Sunnyslope Park 9280 N. 71st Ave. Peoria, AZ 623-773-7137 This dog park in Peoria has both small (25 lbs. or less) and larger dog sections. Dogs must be leashed prior to entering and upon leaving a fenced area; gates must be closed at all other times. Each dog handler must be at least 12 years [...]
Foothills Park 19021 N. 57th Avenue Glendale, AZ 623-930-2820 Located at 57th Avenue and Union Hills Drive, Foothills park is more than just a park. This park has a skate park, an aquatic center, fitness center, baseball & softball fields and a branch of the Glendale Public Library. The dog park is made up of two [...]
Sahuaro Ranch Park 9802 N. 59th Avenue Glendale, AZ 623-930-4200 Sahuaro Ranch Park, located at 63rd Avenue and Mountain View Road, has an off-leash dog area just north of the west parking lot and just south of the softball complex. There is a three dog per visit limit, and children under 13 must be accompanied by [...]
Northern Horizon Park 7800 N. 63rd Avenue Glendale, AZ 623-930-2820 Glendale’s largest dog park, Northern Horizon Park, sits at 63rd and Northern Avenues. The park has a large fenced-in play area and a separate play area for small dogs. Water fountains, and shade trees help keep pup and owner cool. There are also benches to rest. [...]
Phoenix Camelback Market is designed to have a truly “European” flare with customers urged to take their time in wandering the stalls filled with the freshest local produce available, plus imported exotic fruits and vegetables. It also features warm, crusty breads, buttery croissants, homemade jams, exotic mustards. A wide array of mouthwatering imported cheeses plus [...]
Phoenix: Farm at South Mountain 6102 S. 32nd Street Season: October through May, 8 a.m. to noon 480-236-7097 The 2 acre Certified Naturally Grown farm is located on The Farm at South Mountain. Maya’s Farm is in the heart of Phoenix at 32nd St. and Southern, conveniently located 8 minutes from downtown Phoenix. [...]
Vistancia Country Club Farmers’ Market at Trilogy 12902 W. Yellow Bird Lane Peoria, AZ, 85383 PHONE: 480-585-8639 Ongoing fourth Saturday of the month Saturday, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Stop by the Vistancia Country Club Farmers Market at Trilogy on the fourth Saturday or June, July, August and September. . . . . Vistancia Country Club Farmers’ Market at [...]
Desert Vista Neighborhood Park 11800 N. Desert Vista Fountain Hills, AZ 480-816-5151 One of the town’s most used amenities is the Off-Leash Recreational Facility, or Dog Park at Desert Vista Park. The Dog Park is a three-acre fenced facility that allows pet owners the opportunity to let their dogs run free. The park opens at [...]
Crossroads Dog Park 2155 E. Knox Road Gilbert, AZ 480-503-6200 This dog park is 2 acres with lighting at night, human and pet drinking fountains, tables, benches, and waste disposal stations. The dog park hours are 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days Crossroads Dog Park offers two fenced acres to keep active and timid dogs separate. [...]
Downtown Phoenix Public Market Wednesday: 4pm to 8pm Saturday (May-Sep) 8am to Noon Saturday (Oct-Apr) 8am to 1pm 721 N. Central, Phoenix, AZ DowntownPhoenixPublicMarket.com The Downtown Phoenix Public Market, put on by Food Connect, has been a valley staple since 2005. Be sure to stop by and pick up some fresh food, including in-season fruits and [...]
Cosmo Dog Park 2502 E. Ray Road Gilbert, AZ 480-503-6200 Cosmo Park is named for Gilbert’s first police dog: Cosmo van Blitsaerd of Holland. Cosmo Park is located at the northeast corner of Ray Road and the Santan Loop 202 in Gilbert. The park hours are 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. The park has many [...]
Snedigar Sportsplex 4500 S. Basha Rd. Chandler, AZ 480-782-2727 Access to the dog area is through a double-gated entrance. There are two separate enclosures here: one for smaller/shyer dogs and one for the rowdier crowd. The Snedigar Sportsplex Dog Park also has a dog obstacle course with a see-saw, balance beam, tunnel and more. Water fountains [...]
Paseo Vista Bark Park 3850 S. McQueen Rd. Chandler, AZ 480-782-2727 There are two large (1+ acre) enclosures here which enables alternate usage to keep the grass green. Because of that, there is no separate area for small or timid dogs. The park was built on top of an old Chandler landfill, north of Ocotillo [...]
