On the way back to Tucson from Mesa and wanted to stop to take a break and eat some lunch and…read moreVillago came up in a Yelp search. It is off the 10 freeway, had a decent size parking lot, and there are covered picnic areas. It is a decent park and has exactly what we were looking for. It is clean and there are bathrooms, a play area for kids, some basketball courts, a walking trail, and a nearby water feature that is on the walking trail. The bathrooms did not have any soap or sanitizer though. This is a good spot for a picnic, or to sit and relax, or get some exercise.

Breathe in that fresh crisp air. We are passing through and the park awaits. Time for puppy fun run…read moreand plays. In our many travels the puppies persist with their whines. "Please let us out mama!" They either need to potty or play. Probably both. In my travels with my four legged kind, parks are better than rest stops for walking puppies. Every time we opt for a rest stop, other fellow humans come up to us wanting to play with our puppies. We all need our time alone to do our business, puppies are no different. The small pleasures of serenity in a park give the dogs a quiet place for their enjoyment. As their handler I can enjoy a small amount of joy as the puppies have some quality romp time together with no one around. In the middle of nowhere we found this park in the Yelp search. It came back under the search words of park. It's corresponding Yelp page shows no one has explored it yet. We are the first to give our report. The puppies are playing enjoying themselves. It's a rather small place with lots and lots of grass. It's in a little neighborhood that seems to be very safe and quiet. Great place to walk the dogs and enjoy a stroll with the puppies. The climate is perfect right now with the cold at bay. The temperatures in the low fifties. The grass is kept nice and short. If it were warmer out you could enjoy a stroll on that soft grass. The park is well kept with a small jungle gym for the littles. It's nothing fancy, but a small place to enjoy a breathe of fresh air. Their is no fence for your puppies so obey the leash laws in your local community. Currently, just the littlest of the pups is on a leash for "others," protection. They run and play chasing each other. The few trees here the dogs scent; this park is definitely puppy approved. We are on the road again after a few hour lay over for some puppy rest time. As the puppies played we enjoyed some picnic foods from the ice chest. This is a lovely place to build those strong bonds at. Be a kid and go play. The twins slide down and the dogs greet them from the other side. As they play hide and go seek the puppies follow the twin leader around. So much zany fun. We laugh and giggle as we separate ourselves from the world for just a moment. Remember what it was like to be six, perhaps ten. Take the family to the park and remember these days of long ago. Happiness is a count away. Tag y

I enjoy coming here during the winter and fall because the park is quiet. A few people come to…read morefish, and there is a small playground as well as a workout space. One of my favorite activities is walking around the pond and watching the ducks.

A beautiful park to walk around the lake and also take your dogs to the easy to get to and clean…read moredog park highly recommend when I. The area or if you live near by

The splash pad is fun for the children. Ramadas are reservable, so you have guaranteed shade for…read moreyour Birthday Party. Well run park for families with young children. The park crew quickly picks up the trash.

THE BEST splash pad for all ages! So much fun and clean. Lots of different water features making it…read moregreat for babies or older kids.

Went on a hike with my partner and our dog the other day. We had high hopes but were pretty…read moredisappointed. We hiked all the way to the top of the mountain and we just felt it was a little depressing. It's not the most aesthetic trail by any means. It's right near some power plant which gave it an industrial vibe. The mountain was a straight incline on concrete. The very top was the best part, but I'm in no rush to hike here again.

We were able to hike but there really was no more. Like hiking on gravel, not the best AZ has to…read moreoffer

The Veterans Oasis park has different walking trails, offers a lake for fishing, several benches…read morefor bird-watching, large covered ramadas, the Chandler Nature Center (Chandler Native Plant Oasis), and much more. Offers different signs to learn about wildlife and how to be safe. I came in early morning in mid-October and the weather was amazing. In the morning it was about 60 degrees. The park was active: people walking the trails, fishing, several people walking their dogs and there was a group of people with their dogs getting dog training classes. The park still offers plenty of space to enjoy your time outdoors.

This is our favorite neighborhood park. We have seen it grow from a small park to a huge trail…read moreworthy, well kept oasis. Our favorite is going around the scenic loop around water, spotting the ducks, geese and the birds. There are so many exotic Birds specially during the spring, it's a sight. The wildflowers are beautiful and the large trees create a perfect canopy during the summer. We love biking and hiking too, this park has a cute little waterfall and is a favorite among photographers for shoots. There are programs offered in the community center for the kids for summer break and also activities with nature which is nice specially since it's involved with nature. There is also a nice display and tribute to the veterans with some installation arts. This place is worth a visit and wish there were some kids play structure to add to the beauty.

INCREDIBLE HISTORY! Casa Grande is a testament to the resilience and strength of the native people…read moreof Arizona! The inhabitants of Casa Grande thought about everything when they made this structure to preserve their farming operation. I'm so happy the structure is protected and the national monument is well-maintained. My family and I spent a while exploring and reading about the architectural/agricultural genius of this location. I enjoyed going in December, it was cool and I got really appreciate the views. I got to peak inside the monument through a small opening and it's pretty big! Be careful not to touch it! There's pits, native shade coverings, and plenty of signs to enjoy during your tour of the monument. The visitor center/gift shop next to Casa Grande has a brief video presentation (also on YouTube) surrounding the monument and a mini-museum with local artifacts. Everything is completely free! The staff were friendly and they had a national park stamp for park passport holders.

I try to do as many things as possible in Arizona before taking my tourist dollars out of state…read more It's also nice to learn about your own state, its history and people. I know people who have lived in Arizona for twenty years and still haven't visited the Grand Canyon. That's just crazy in my mind. So I checked out the Casa Grande Ruins. The main attraction here is the visitor center. The 'ruins' are a couple of structures which are u treating, but the visitor center tells the real store of how the natives irrigated the land and farmed it back in the day. That's the real story. If you want to visit with kids be sure to point out all the owls which inhabit the rafters Over the ruins. They are really neat, and will probably be what the little ones remember most. There isn't much of a wow factor here, but historically it is an interesting story and if you live anywhere near Coolidge it's one worth checking out.

Went for a hike, decided to do the 2 miler, the area and weather is gorgeous, no humidity! The…read moretrails are clearly marked and we decided when we got to the turn around point to go even farther, ended up doubling our mileage and seeing some gorgeous views!!! There are trails that are easy and flat and of course some that are hilly and challenging, great for exercising! They also have tortoises and a small "museum" area with some of the wildlife....

This is a solid, vey large County Park all-around. There are trails for all skill levels. Most of…read morethe trails come off the Phillips Road entrance, which is coincidentally where the nature center is located. If you need a bathroom or to buy a Parks Pass, this is where you'll go. The other two entrances are off Hunt Highway (Wagon Wheel Drive) and Brenner Pass. Most of the easy/family-friendly trails are off Phillips Road- lots of loops with gradual, minimal rolling hills. The Wagon Wheel trails definitely have more elevation and challenging features. Both of the parking lots I've been to are wide, allowing plenty of car and equine parking. It's so fun to see the horses and riders out on the trails! You'll also see bikers too. This is also a popular park for races - running and biking, based on some friends experiences. Make sure to bring cash for parking if you don't have a Parks Pass, in case of emergency and/or if there's not a ranger manning each station.

An amazing hike! Start early, bring gloves, lunch/snacks, and water!…read more My friends and I hiked to the peak via the Sunset trail, taking the loop back down the Hunter trail (7.1 mi). The first part of the hike is very easy, just out in the open. Though, once you start climbing you are climbing! The gardening gloves we brought helped us feel more secure, so that we didn't lose our grip. Honestly, the pictures made it look more scary than doing it, but if you are afraid of heights do take caution. The cables felt very secure and I felt safe the whole time. The top is very rewarding! There are a lot of bees though, so I wouldn't recommend hanging out there too long. We ended up having our lunch at on of the campsite benches in the shade at the end of the Hunter trail, which was very nice. The last part of the hike is walking on the road, but we didn't mind it after the steep and rocky decline. The bathrooms in the park are incredibly nice for a state park and there were also water bottle fillers. This was a great hike and the Park is also very well-maintained!

I checked out Picacho Peak State Park, not to be confused with Pikachu, on a Saturday afternoon…read more Located between Phoenix and Tuscon, Picacho was a hike unlike any I've done before. After arriving, you have to pay a $10 entrance fee per person to hike (a bit annoying for a state park but o well). You're given a pamphlet about the park and then it's time for what you came for. We did Hunter's Trail and there was a good amount of parking close to the start of the trail. It's a difficult trail on Alltrails and for good reason. There are parts of the hike where it's so narrow that only one person can go through at the time. There are other parts of the hike where there are steep inclines. And not only that. You'll have to climb using the cables that have been attached to the rock formations. Pro tip: bring gloves. That also means you have to be careful on the way down as you're going down on a decline. Which will be hard on your knees. It's all worth it though, because once you climb the mountain, you'll have breathtaking views of the park. And you'll be so high up that you can see both Tucson and Phoenix in the distance. All in all, if you go at a decent pace, the hike will take you 3-4 hours. There's at least one other trail. And you can also camp in the state park. Last but not least, there's a little museum in the visitor's center. And plenty of facilities. You'll get quite the workout!

Beautiful park. Very clean and captivating. The pond was filled with ducks when I was there, which…read morewas nice to see. The playgrounds are a nice size and the kids I was with enjoyed themselves. It was my first time there, but I'm sure I'll be back again to enjoy the path and scenery.

Great park, sad because there slides are closed right now. The train, wave rider and merry go round…read moreare awesome!

The tower is so dangerous! I've seen multiple kids fall from the top and others slip while climbing…read morebecause there's a backlog. This park is definitely not made for kids under 5- maybe even 6. The bathrooms are well maintained and you can book rental space through the city.

The Signal Butte Park is unlike any I've ever seen! There are multiple major structures, suitable…read morefor different age ranges and they look like something out of a sci-fi movie! They are so fun and unique that any kid would enjoy playing at this park. There's also a little walking loop that goes around the outside of the park with some little desert views and wildflowers to look at. It's only a couple miles from our house so awe will definitely be back!