Phenomenal little park to hang out after grabbing food and enjoy sun in your lunch break or play…read moresome sports hike walk or bike. This park is endless for potential except during flooding season.

Riding the Thunderbird Passeo trail today for the first time this season. The trail unfortunately…read morehas deteriorated quite a bit. Lots of broken glass, sand coverage, and chunks of asphalt missing which made my ride extremely bumpy. Quite a few city of Glendale workers there trimming trees though. The portion of the trail leading up to 51st is horribly bumpy and covered with sand. I guess I'll stick to the New River and Skunk Creek trails. Tried to do the survey posted on the sandwich boards positioned on trail, but "No page found".

Hey Yelp friends! Whenever I am in town and the weather…read morepermits, I love to get out and explore this area. These trails are so nice and well marked. We always park and start at the park. They also have a bathroom there. The weather was great, overcast, and breezy today. We walked about 4 miles. Then, we stopped in for a coffee right there in the same parking lot is a coffee shop/ church. It was pretty cool. Busy, but had available tables outside to sit. These trails are not always busy, so they are a great quiet outing. Today was a little different because it's winter break for schools. Although, it was nice to see the youth out enjoying a good hike. Check it out.

We loved the hike! We happened to be in Phoenix, Arizona during thunder and lightning, which of…read morecourse was the perfect time for us to be on the trail and witnessed the beautiful clouds and cool weather.

Well maintained, paved, multi use trail. Several official trailhead openings along the New River…read moreTrail. There are also many points to join the trail that are not official trailheads. The Fletcher Heights trailhead is in a medical/industrial park. No bathrooms here. (There is a QT near by if looking for restrooms.) Take a break at one of the covered picnic tables. Water station with water fountain and bottle refill. Tool station near the map to adjust or fix one's bike. Streatching/parcore bars over by Cigna. There is even a little lending library. (Look for the green newspaper holder.) Parking available at the trailhead. If full, additional parking is available further in the center. Usage of the trail was about 50/50 those on bikes vs. those on foot. When passing eachother, people were using good trail etiquette. A couple people were walking their dogs, but not many. With a length of the trail, 13.5 miles, many people seem to be there to take advantage of the length. I myself only walked about 5 miles. Trail itself follows the wash. Use good judgment in regards to weather. Posted signs warn to stay out when flooded; this is a flash flood area. Wash made for a nice view. There were many different types of birds. While I didn't stop, there are spots with benches to sit and enjoy the view. Sporadic spots with shade. Various points had treadmarks where riders have chose to go off roading in the wash.

A little tough to locate. The trailhead is actually in a residential neighborhood with No Parking…read moresigns everywhere . . . I don't blame them as I wouldn't want vehicles all over my streets. You'll need to park at West Wing Park, walk across West Wing Parkway (be sure to use the crosswalk as it is a major road), up High Desert Drive to N Higuera. Hope that helps as Google Maps was marginally helpful. Starts out as a short trek thru a wash-like area between homes. After that as you ascend you get right into a nice moderately challenging varying elevation hike around the mountains. The views are very nice throughout your hike. It looks well traveled but I saw very few people. The folks who live in the neighborhood have it made with such a nice trail so convenient for them. It is most definitely a suburban trail, but clearly an oasis for hikers who live in the area. I am definitely going to be back any time I want a great hike, but do not want to head up to the mountains.

I love hiking, and this is a great spot. It's 4 miles total - including all of the different trail…read moredirections you can go (see picture I uploaded). I have mostly stuck to the Golden Cliffs Trial and have really enjoyed it. It's a great workout! I definitely felt the burn with the incline. Awesome views from up top, too. Remember to never hike alone and to not go when it is hot!

They aren't easily accessible, but this park has four dedicated pickleball courts! That's one for…read moreeach of your grandkids!

First barrier free park built in the US. Adaptive pool and playground. 4 pickleball courts. Enjoyed…read morea day at You Can! Fest. Daring Adventures adaptive rec program is now located here and hosted a fun celebration showcasing the park and their program. Www.daring-adventures.org.

Great spot for a short hike, spectacular views, trail is a little over a mile, lots of benches and…read moreplaces to rest. Definitely take water with you.

It's a very short and easy climb to the top up and down from the Jomax end. Takes just few…read moreminutes. If you're looking for a fun activity for the family, it will do nicely. Bur you can make it a more serious hike if you take it from the opposite emd starting from the State Trust Land below. I do not recommend taking that longer route starting on the Jomax end because the backside is more easiky climbed than descended. With so much loose gravel and such a steep angle you can easily slip and fall if you go down it. I walk this trail multiple times each week and never tire of it.

Cross River HOA Park is a spacious and fun park to take the kids and stretch your legs. We're…read morevisiting Family and wanted to get our toddler some time at a park. We stopped in and our little one was happy to see the big play structure. They have two tennis courts but you have to know the code to get into that area, basketball courts, and two play structures. The smaller play structure was under repair at the moment. They have a bbq area with a covered space that looks inviting. There are two large fields as well, we saw a soccer practice recently and they had lots of space. We also saw a button to light up the basketball court if you're into shooting some hoops at night. Overall, this a great park if you're in the Northern Phoenix area. We had fun and will definitely come back next time we're visiting our Family.

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!