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.

Rio Montana Park is located on 132nd Street (NOTE: you turn off 130th on Shea Blvd) near St…read moreAnthony's Episcopal Church, next to the local Fire Department and is a nice smallish park. Good size for dog walking, though not for hiking. Try Lost Dog trail nearby for hiking.

It's awesome and beautiful! Everyone enjoy this park! You can bring your family come home and get…read morelots of fun!

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!

We came here to kill some time before our dinner reservation at the strip mall that this park is…read morebehind. There was a playground and a few walking paths. Bathrooms are accessible here too! A really gorgeous evening.

Playground and misters for the kids behind strip mall. Easily accessible from Starbucks. Little…read morecircular path for a very short walk with a few covered picnic tables and garbage cans. Next to the Bible School parking lot.

Moon Valley Park has it all!! It has tennis courts, a basketball court, an extensive playground and…read morea lovely walking path. I have been walking my dog here every morning since I moved here. Also around the walking path they have those work out stations, they are kind of old but they still work! This park is very well maintained and always feels super safe. Great spot to see the sunrise!!

My grandson and enjoyed this park very much. He liked the house with the ladder. He also liked the…read moreslides and fireman pole.

Open space with playground. Convenient location off the 101 on McDonald…read more Today a new garden was worked on by 44 volunteers. I hope the added greenery brings more than the 5 species i reported.

This recently remodeled park is located in the bougie area of Scottsdale. There is signage that…read morestates the park opens at Sunrise. How whimsical. This park was very near our Airbnb and was a great location to regroup, extend our rental car reservation, & let the kids burn off energy. This park is noticeably clean & bum free. There was a cop who stopped by to use the restrooms. We're unsure if people stuck stickers on the swings or if they are in fact, "brand named." It's also a dog park. Highly recommend, when in the area.

I went here specifically to do a Thanksgiving Day bird count with 6 other birders. We gathered at…read more8am. It was cool and unusually grey out. There were a nice variety of trees. I found clean restrooms. The grounds seemed well maintained. At Lake Serena was a sign which read: Don't Feed the Ducks, odd wordage, can one feed the other water birds? We saw 28 species. The 3 Harris Hawks on the lamppost was brilliant.

Great facility here. We take the kids to the playground often. Plenty of grass to run around in…read moretoo.

When I think of parks, I think of playgrounds from when I was a kid, picnics from when I was a…read moreteenager or college student, and a place to walk my dog nowadays. Sonrisa Park is a nice park that is a good size with plenty of grass, trees, benches, trash cans, and more. A lot of people walk over from the neighborhood though there is plenty of street parking around the park for someone to drive if more than a short walk away. I go there several times a week and see someone going for a jog, someone taking dogs for a walk, someone walking a baby in a stroller, or just walking period. First thing in the morning before it gets too hot, I see a number of people bringing their dogs and meeting up near the northwest corner of the park. It's nice to see the community being built right at the park! The dogs seem well behaved and in most cases, the dog owners pick up after their dogs. I have seen these dogs be allowed off-leash, which shouldn't be the case though. Elsewhere at the park, I have seem the remnants of dogs that haven't been picked up (probably from others visiting the park). I also have seen the occasional dog being trained to be socialized in another corner of the park, which is great, as we often don't bother to learn the story or background of other dogs, and sometimes, they need an environment like a park to learn how to socialize with other dogs (in a protective manner). Needless to say, the park serves many purposes to dogs and their owners. Sonrisa Park is right in the heart of the Magic Zip Code, which means it has a Scottsdale address yet is still in the City of Phoenix. The park is managed by the City of Phoenix and is technically open from 5:30 AM to 10 PM daily. While there are no bathrooms there, it is ADA accessible, has drinking fountains, a playground, a grill and picnic area, shade structures, a soccer field, and plenty of park benches and trash cans. I look forward to the weather getting nicer and more people visiting the park throughout the day and not just early in the morning or later in the evening.

This is a nice neighborhood park with a playground and Ramada. I like waking the circumference of…read morethe park to spot birds and other possible critters. Thee we negative aspect is a lack of restrooms.