We think of this park is a hidden gym. It's got covered playground, tennis, Pickleball, sand,…read morevolleyball, a splash pad, basketball courts, soccer fields, and plenty of space. It's nestled between some apartments, some lower income, housing, and one of S R P, electrical companies facilities. Although the neighborhood is some low income housing, and very rarely someone who may be transient has been there. We have always had a great time and made new friends, and on the weekends there are usually family parties. They just replaced the bathrooms and the splash pad.

Came to this park for the first time for a friend's birthday party. We enjoyed some food, drinks,…read moreand had the field reserved under the lights at night for a fun game of kickball! As far as the field goes, the quality was fine. It was well lit and there was enough grass to make it not feel like concrete. I was even able to wear cleats, something I've avoided for a while as the last time I wore cleats on hard ground, I came away with an ankle injury that nagged me for over a year and change. The big drag on this place is the overall atmosphere. The surrounding neighborhood and general populace you will encounter here gives it a vibe that I was not particularly fond of. It felt like I was in the back alley of town where all the drug deals go down, and in all likelihood, some probably did go down while we were busy playing kickball. I'd recommend coming here in the daytime as I would feel a lot safer.

The renovated playground is a great addition for the little ones. Soft rubber flooring, slides,…read moremusical instruments, doll house, and more to entertain our little ones safely. It is also connected to the trail that goes to the Eldorado Park area if you also want to take the kids for a stroll.

I walk through this park every day and I always think, is this really a park?…read more This park is not bad, but its location and size are very odd. It almost seems like they didn't know what to do with the land so they made it into a grassy area and put a play structure there. Now I am sure a lot of people walk through here, especially with dogs. But there is no properly gated area for dogs. It's close to a busy street, so would you even feel comfortable taking your kids here and possibly running by cars? I am not trying to make this out to be a terrible area and I am sure it serves its purpose. This is very much a local's kind of park and it gets its occasional use. But definitely not something to drive out of your way for!

A gem of a green space smack in the middle of central Phoenix -- where I least expected it. We…read moreneeded to walk off our dinner and were looking for a nice scenic spot and this was just the place. You have a number of paved walkways zigzagging through some very nice landscaping with lots of palm trees, an island and a bunch of picnic tables, and crossing over a number of canals and lakes. A big parking lot makes for easy access too.

So calm, great for if u flim a blog, love the swimming pool, great for picnicsread more

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...

Depressing, barren and not dog friendly…read more After exploring the great parks in parts of Phoenix, Scottsdale and Gilbert, the dead trees and stagnant water at Papago Park were more like an inner city experience.

The dog park is closed for renovations until August. Don't waste your time and gas driving hereread more

I love the dog park for the small dogs it's really close to the parking lot so if you're not…read morefeeling like walking, it's nice to be really close to the entrance. I go here all the time, especially when the Indian school dog park is closed. However, the last couple of years I've been there an aggressive little bulldog has been obsessed with my dog and tries to mount him so I've had to leave early but that's no one's fault. The owner is really attentive here and everybody picks up after their dogs. It's a great place to go.

I visit here to bird and take a long walk along the path with few bikes and pets to disrupt my…read morespotting. There are restrooms, a big field for frisbees etc, a playground and a covered picnic area with many tables.

While Rotary Park is not one I frequent often, I've been a handful of times and always had positive…read moreexperiences... from birthday parties to soccer practices and the playground area to a wide open field, this park is a beautiful place to hang, play, picnic, etc... Additional pros: + There is a restroom onsite, although I cannot speak to the cleanliness of it. + There is also a parking lot with a decent amount of spots. + There are several covered areas with picnic tables, which I believe are first come, first served and free to utilize! All of this to say that if you find yourself in the area looking for a place to play, Rotary Park will not disappoint!

This park is super small but it has a fun little playground, plenty of picnic tables, shade…read morestructure, and water fountains. There's ample parking.

The best running path in Central Phoenix! Love the architecture, landscape & proximity to my house.read more

What is a good reminder that I live in the wild wild west? Where can you see families riding their…read morebikes, friends out for a good walk, athletes training for marathons and me pretending I love marathons? The lovely bridle path, that's where. And how do you know when you're at the bridal path? When you get to the horseshoe and dirt path. Yep. I'm serious. And, it's in the middle of Phoenix. I love the bridle path. It's my favorite place to get a good jog in and do a good bit of people watching at the same time. And stay in the city. When I'm not on a hike, this is usually where my run takes me. It is a little bit of the olden days right here in the city. The path is pretty frequented on weekend mornings, especially Saturdays, but it's not too crowded that there won't be room for you. Trust me. You should try it out. You'll get a good workout, some beautiful scenery, and it's a lot better than running on the pavement :)