Great park with lots of options. Multiple playgrounds, dog park, Ramada's and bbq for rent, splash…read morepad.

Perfectly manicured and up-kept park... stunning really! They've got over 80 acres of sports…read morefields, playgrounds and ramadas... and if sports aren't your thing, there is a library and a calm little lake to enjoy too! Today, they hosted the Glendale Showcase Regional High School Cross Country Meet. What a fantastic event for the kiddos!!!

My family and I have visited this park several times, and we absolutely love it. We honestly wish…read moreevery community had a park like this. There's so much to enjoy in one area--a nearby library, a beautiful pond filled with ducks and fish, and plenty of open grassy spaces perfect for relaxing or having a picnic. There are also benches and covered seating areas, which make it easy to spend a good amount of time there comfortably. The park is very family-friendly, with a playground, pickleball courts, a volleyball area, and even two separate dog parks--one for larger dogs and one for smaller dogs. Nearby, there's also a community pool and a sports area where you can play games like baseball. They also host festivals throughout the year, and during Christmas, the decorations are especially beautiful and add a nice festive touch. Parking is convenient and free, which is a huge plus. There's also a smaller college located nearby, which adds to the community feel of the area. Overall, it's a well-maintained, welcoming park with something for everyone.

Great park for the dogs to run. Love that there's a large dog side and a small dog side. Double dog…read moredoors for safety, fresh water for dogs. The only down side with the dog park is when the Christmas decorations and lights were taken down, the zip ties were simply cut off lights and left behind. I have a puppy so I'm spending time picking up zip tie ends. That's wasn't very cool. February and still picking up zip tie pieces left behind. Some people ignore dog size signs which can be dangerous and patrol is very slow to respond. Beautiful area to fish, walk, bbq, huge park for the kids. Plenty of parking, bathrooms are pretty well kept up. We go here daily. We're very fortunate to have such a wonderful park.

We went paddle boarding, the staff was so friendly and it was such an easy process. The prices were…read moreincredibly reasonable, they take walk ins, the quality of the equipment was great. Would definitely rent from them again!

Highly recommend Go Paddle AZ for Paddle board and kayak rentals on lake Pleasant. Appointments are…read moreavailable online for week days. Staff are helpful. We rented two kayaks during Memorial Day weekend and there was plenty of selection available when we arrived about half hour after they opened. Life jackets are provided and included in the price. Tips: - Park I'm the North Ramp Lot but walk down to the marina, not the North Ramp! (we made that mistake) - We walked down and back but there is also a free shuttle available about every ten mins. Drivers work for tips. - The walk back up to the parking lots is quite steep and on a hot day after paddle boarding we regretted opting to walk about half way up - Two hours seems like the best amount of time to explore a good amount of the lake and paddle back to the marina without being too tired - Restrooms are available right next to the store front where you rent.

Dos Lagos Lake is a man-made lake for a private housing community in Glendale. My boyfriend and I…read morevisited his parents who live in the area and we took a walk around this neighborhood lake. It's nice that those who live in the community have their own neighborhood lake, which is easy to access and walk around with the paved walking trails around it. However, the lake purely is for the view. There is no swimming, fishing, boating or any other recreational activity allowed on the lake. There weren't even benches around the lake. Although there are signs around the area to not feed the ducks, word is that many residents disregard this rule and proceed to feed the ducks. Therefore, when the ducks see humans walking around, they start to follow. That was entertaining. It was nice to walk around and explore the neighborhood, but this is not a traditional lake, as this is purely for looks.

Very unique fishing experience . I was a little confused at first . I didn't understand why I had…read moreto get in the water but it ended up working out fine . Would recommend.

The play structures for the kiddos are tooooo lengthy a walk away from the designated parking…read moreareas. This does not make it easily accessible for kiddos with mobility issues.

Awesome park! It is massive with a nice little playground too. Nice big sidewalk trail to walk…read morealong. And my son's very favorite feature, ducks to watch haha. I am not sure if they have a parking lot, I think it's street parking as I parked in the street and saw other people doing the same. Saw people getting their pictures taken here, would be a great place for that as well!

This is way the heck out there, and maybe it depends from which direction you arrive. We arrived…read morefrom south Phoenix and the apocalyptic industrial zone that precedes was not fun. There is also a library right next door - cool, but what an odd location - seems they plan to expand the housing nearby. Okay but about the hiking and the trails and site itself - great. The entire time we were visiting the area we were so impressed by the upkeep of the trails and the abundance of facilities and helpful information. This is an extensive recreation area with a lot of trails to choose, including convenient loops, so you can decide how much you are up for. We ventured up to the waterfall, which of course was not active due to the dry weather; however, there was a small pool there which was stunning. The trails are well kept and there is a mix of cement and dirt trails. Must note, though, that it's a bit quiet and remote, so can be a magnet for crime - we were warned upon entering one parking lot that someone had just been there breaking car windows. We moved on to a different lot and didn't have any issues. So just make sure there are other cars and people around, to be on the safe side. PS there is also a small nature center next to the library; both are prior to the main entrance of the Recreation Area. The nature center has some information, specimens/artefacts and a small gift shop. PPS the staff at the Recreation Area entrance were very friendly and helpful.

Good place for a quick walk. There are several trails here but I like the main one that is…read moreasphalted and takes you by a pond. Takes about an hour to walk. Very flat, easy hike. It is not the most scenic place in town to hike but it is a solid spot.

Lots of trails, and a primitive venue. Slow down as you approach as it can be tough to find from…read moreother directions than Deer Valley. Elevation can give spectacular sunsets. Bring your supplies; cart them out, as it's a wonderfully clean place. Lots of parking. Not a lot of restroom or other facilities, but acres and acres of hiking from easy to moderate. It's a large area funded by a low budget, but it's a great resource and most will have fun.

Second hike of my day was here across town…read more BRING WATER! Not much for shade parking was easy and free, trails are what you'd expect trails but they were clear of trash and unkept they do look like they are doing phases for upgrades to this particular area. So be mindful and if coming in on 59th you sometimes need to be tactful about that left or right turn into the park or out as cars will fly. Enjoy and hike more it was a hot one today

The maintenance team keeps the bathrooms perfectly clean and fully stocked. The playgrounds are…read moregreat. Haven't been since before they updated the dog parks years ago, but look forward to taking my fur babies.

Beautiful park. Very spacious and clean. Lots of grassy areas and plenty of parking spots. Has a…read morejungle gym and a dog park area.

Very clean, big & fun park! Big playgrounds for the kids (watch for bees though), big lake, grass…read morearea and even cooler a really fun splash pad! We came back multiple times during summer to help beat the heat!!

Such a nice park! My toddler loved the playground and splash…read morepad. Overall very clean and safe. Changing table in restroom was appreciated.

My kids love rio vista. The park is always packed and full of kids. There is always some sort of…read moresporting event going on and the splash pad is a plus!

Rio Vista Park is pretty much in the heart of Peoria right off Thunderbird Blvd. Super clean with…read moreplenty of ample parking. This is a great park to get access to the canal trail which is what I use it for. No issues with people tampering with your vehicle due to the volume of people who frequent the park. You can fish, use the gym, bring your offspring to the play area or get on the canal trail and bike, walk or run.