Excellent, huge park! Plenty of shaded playground and the splash pad is great for littles. Splash…read morepad has very little shade so I'd suggest sunscreen, hats and rash guards. The barbecues are great and it's always clean too.

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.

Great Place for pictures! This is the second time I have come here to get pictures. Last year and…read morethis year, our children opted to come to Manistee Ranch for Homecoming pictures with their friends. Tip: The evening light is gorgeous. The ranch offers great places for photographs with the backdrop of greenery, a rarity in the desert landscape of Phoenix. There are arboretums, trellis with gorgeous vines, park benches, quaint historical buildings that suit a photoshoot. Parking is nearby albeit it is hidden. Turn south on 51st from Northern. Watch carefully for the sign next to the Walgreens parking lot that says in fine print: Manistee Ranch Parking. For those in heels and finery, the grounds are small so there isn't a long walk to the great photo spots!

I almost hate to put this place on the Yelp! map because of wanting to keep this "secret" garden…read moreall to myself :) But seeing as I do love a good park amidst the city scene it is worth a mention. Note: you have to walk to it since there is no dedicated parking for this park, but it is definitely worth it!

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.

Safe and clean area to live in. Recommend for families with kids. Nice walkable neighborhood.read more

Amazing teachers here very helpful love the office staff if my kids need help they are always…read morewilling to help without making kids feel like asking questions is a bad thing love this school

Love our park!! Things for ALL ages!! Volleyball, swings and a great adventure!! One of our…read morefavorites! We have lived in Verrado for 10 years, and this is a go to!

Such a cute park!! I took my daughter and she loved it. Pretty clean park and tons of parking.read more

Small park that has a soccer field, play area, and a baseball field. Is directly next to houses…read more But there is plenty of parking.

This splash pad was small but mighty with two water arches, three jumping fountains and one large…read morespinning spout that sprays across the whole splash pad! Not sure if can handle a large amount of kids at once but with the large covered playground a few steps away, kids can find plenty of space to run around in! The kids loved it and Voted it the best surprise splash pad they've visited!

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!!!

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

I hit the White Tanks when I can't stand the city noise of Phoenix anymore. Most tourists…read morecompletely ignore this park, which is why I love it. I've found some of the best solitude here, wandering through saguaro forests that feel untouched. The trails are a bit more understated than the Grand Canyon, but the rock formations are weird and jagged in a way that keeps you interested. It's a great spot for when I just need to disappear into the desert for a couple of hours without a crowd.

The waterfall trail is amazing!!! Beautiful scenery!…read more This trail is so cool, not the hardest hike but great for most people. If you are looking for longer hike do the Black Rock Trail.