Put aside the mental image of city parks in St. Louis, Glendale AZ or Henderson Nevada. This Gem…read moreis different! You will need to have a different set of criteria in mind before making judgement or reviewing! This is afterall a desert community. It's a desert community without lakes rivers or water filled rushing streams. Beauty in the Desert has been ignored by many through the ages. We disputed Quartzite for the day. We enjoyed local restaurants, businesses geared toward freeway tourists and historical sites. With an 8 year old in tow we wanted some active playtime before loading up to head home. He had a blast! This park is clean, visitors clearly value this and are able to see garbage cans and use them! Hip hip Hooray a win for us all! Two shade covered play structures were a hit! Badminton net was in good shape, there seemed to be bourse shoe set up, a ball field with a stage in the outfield promised good fun! A dog park has its own Yelp Page. Skateboard basics , Basketball and More Restrooms located north of the dog park at first worried me... and perhaps there are hot summer days when they could be but the brick structure was not offensive! Cleanliness and full Toilet tissue, commodes which flushed adequately were much appreciated! Good ventilation and the fact that the interior of the ladies room was well lit. These facilities are well maintained!

This is a large park for a small city. The park is located directly across from town hall and the…read moreQuartzsite library. It is a safe park with two courthouses and the police department on the same street. You won't find a homeless problem here and no graffiti issues. Some of the things the park has to offer is a radio controlled car track, horseshoe pits, skate park, playgrounds, disc golf course, and even a fitness trail. The community has several functions in the park every year including a Veterans Day memorial event by the two big airplanes at the park's entrance. The park is open from sun up to sun set and several people use the park daily. The town does a great job in keeping the park up.

This is one of the few historic places to visit in this desert town. The Hi Jolly gravesite is…read moreunique and seems to be a popular stop for the curious who are passing through. I like walking through old cemeteries and reading some of the history of the people that are buried so long ago.

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1195383562266838?fs=e&mibextid=wwXIfr&fs=e…read more This is a true pilgrimage site ! And the ghost of Haj Ali will love that he still has some celebrity! A very cool character in history! Stop by and also google his history, there is no way not to love this story of the Leader of the Camel Corps ! A memorial to Quartzite history and American ingenuity!

First off, the staff, are absolutely wonderful! I don't know where I wanted to camp and since I had…read morenot been there before, I was allowed to drive through and check out all of the dry campsites before I chose. You're surrounded by nothing but natural beauty no matter where in the park you're staying! There are amazing grass areas to let your dog go potty! There is a store at the front. It has everything g from firewood to candy and water. Next time I will be choosing a site with power and water but for now the dry camping is amazing!

We camped here beginning of February 2026. Right now there is construction going on, so there is…read morean excavator that is working from early am until 2-3pm. If you're looking for peace and quiet, you won't get that here right now. Constant noise.....don't know if this is a long term project or something that will be done quickly. People are told when they arrive, don't cut thru peoples campsites.....just had a woman walk right next to our rv.

Cute little park, a "big kid part and a small kid part."There's tons of grass space, skate park,…read moretons of parking and trees for shade. The maintenance guys may not like this, but there are gophers and those are fun to find.

This is great little park. easy to get here and easy to access freeway . Also bathrooms are very…read moreclean

It's a little difficult to see off the main road because the sign is weathered. If you plan on…read morevisiting I would suggest bringing a painted rock, desert plant, or a stone ornament to place it on someone's memorial. There are many memorials to see and each one is unique.

If you find yourself in Quartzsite and want to spend the afternoon outside to relax this is the…read moreplace for you. The garden has a story and is dedicated to the memory of a young girl who passed while living in Quartzsite several years ago. Over time it has transformed into a botanical garden and memorial for those who have passed on with ties to Quartzsite. While walking around the gardens I find the most unique things that people have done for their loved ones. If photography is your thing you will want to bring your camera. If sitting outside and reading is your thing you will want to bring a book. I would not really recommend this to be the place to bring the dog. Directions to get here are: Take Plymouth Rd north from the Town Park and just before you get to the Desert Flyers radio controlled airplane field you will see the signs posted with arrows directing you to the gardens. (it's free)

My husband and I came here on a Sunday morning to do some bird watching. We spent about 5 hours…read morehere and could have spent longer if we weren't hungry for lunch. The preserve is well maintained and has plenty of benches and shade throughout. We were able to see a variety of birds. The parking lot had more cars than what seemed people in the preserve- so it doesn't feel crowded at all. The only downside is you do hear a lot of traffic noise especially in certain areas. We will definitely be back!

This is one of my favorite places in Maricopa County to come to be with nature and do some birding,…read moreand get in a nice walk. I have been birding for the past 5 years, and I have found this activity to be very relaxing but also at the same time really helps with improving pattern recognition, and it's a fun hobby! We came here on a Sunday morning around 8:30 am. Ample parking available and $5/entry, and since it is now summer here in Phoenix, the preserve closes at 4pm. I noticed that all the bad reviews came down to people either not reading clearly hours of operation or wanted to bring their dogs in (which is not allowed and states it on their website) or people couldn't seem to get good photos. I have been here multiple times, and each time I am here, I've loved coming here. The Palm Lake trail is nicely shaded, so you get some reprieve from our warm and sunny weather. I've been here for organized birding walks, and they offer other activities also, just check on their website. When we came this time, I renewed my annual Maricopa Parks annual pass, which is $85. Shockingly, this is more than the US National Parks Service annual pass. I didn't make too much a fuss about it as the money goes towards taking care of these parks that I love so much. Definitely come check this place out and don't forget your binoculars!

Rotary Park is amazing, the beach being the star of the show. You get to see a lot of the city from…read morethe shore. It's a very nice way to cool down in these hot summer days! Great looking park, they have playgrounds and walking areas, but I haven't explored those too much. Great for anyone, alone or with friends or family.

Stopped by here during our family trip back in 2020, loved the area, clean, peaceful especially…read morewhen we visited, great views, and when we visited it was pretty windy and nice; has plenty of parking

Beautiful park with a view of Lake Havasu. My granddaughter had a blast on the kids' zip line. Lots…read moreof room for playing soccer.