Anthem Community Park is honestly a beautiful, well-maintained park. The ambience is great, it's…read moreclean, and there's a huge variety of equipment and sports areas. I'd give the cleanliness and overall park quality a 10/10. There's something for all ages, and it's easy to spend a whole afternoon there. The train is definitely cute and fun for kids, but it's a bit overpriced at $5 per ticket, even for a one-year-old. Unfortunately, our experience with the train staff really took away from it. The woman taking tickets was extremely rude and didn't speak to us at all -- no hello, no eye contact, no thank you, nothing. It honestly felt like she didn't want to be there or interact with families. I was trying to make it a fun moment for my child by having them hand over the ticket, but they actually got scared and hid behind me. The woman selling the tickets, on the other hand, was very kind and welcoming. The park itself can also get very crowded, and we noticed older kids sometimes take over the younger kids' play areas, which can make it hard for little ones when there's roughhousing or inappropriate language. That's not really the park's fault, but it's something to be aware of if you have small children. Overall, it's definitely worth visiting at least once because it's a beautiful space with tons to do. I personally prefer smaller neighborhood parks for a calmer experience, but Anthem Community Park is great in terms of facilities. The biggest areas for improvement would be crowd management in the play areas and better, more family-friendly staffing for the train.

Was in the area today and had seen an insta post about this park so we visited it! It is so nice…read more They have nice ponds, a little veterans memorial, huge playground, and a cool little splash pad! We've had some bad experiences with wasp infested splash pads lately but this one was not bad at all, I think I saw one flying around. Definitely a good amount of shading here, making it nice for the summer. My son had a lot of fun and this park was super clean and not overly crowded. Would definitely recommend and will come back again,

Aside from having to wait an hour for the train to be repaired the experience was great…read more Unfortunately my grandson age 7 started to have heat stroke before the ride was fixed. We had to get him in the car and gave him water and we had left when half way back to Phoenix we got the text the train was fixed. We drove back and the ride is great. 10 min. But repair work should be done on the days the train does not run especially when you are taking about hot weather about 110 degrees daily even in the morning.

The train ride was a decent amount of time and the lady driving was super friendly! It was also…read morenice that she didn't keep us waiting forever! We will definitely go back!

The park is well maintained and there is a good bit of parking near the trailheads. With the new…read moreyear, it is $10/car to enter or you can purchase an annual pass that covers all of the Maricopa County Parks (this is a great deal if you live here and enjoy getting outdoors). It has probably been ten years since I was last at this park -- mostly because I live on the opposite end of the Valley, but I still remember hiking the Go John Trail from twice that long ago. (Back then, we didn't have Internet-based recommendation systems or online trail guides, so we relied on books or the maps provided at the ranger stations.) That trail is no joke and the climb was a bit of a surprise as it has roughly 849 ft of elevation gain with some 10-15% grades over the course of nearly 6 miles. The elevation gain means some really nice desert views. I was here this time for a trail race, which is not run by the park, but we used the facilities and trails, which were well maintained and amazing to run on. I had a family of deer run across the trail about 100 yds in front of me on the home stretch of the race. I recommend all of the Maricopa County Parks and this one is no exception: each one has its own character and they're all worth visiting.

Slate Trail is a really enjoyable hike with classic Sonoran Desert scenery--towering saguaros,…read morerocky hillsides, and wide open views that make it feel peaceful without being remote. Parking was easy, and I appreciated the clean, convenient restrooms at the trailhead. That said, I do think the trail is slightly misrated. While it's listed as easy, the rocky footing and a few stretches with noticeable incline push it more into easy-moderate territory. It's absolutely doable, but hikers should be prepared for uneven terrain and some effort, especially if they're expecting a flat stroll. I brought my walking stick, and I'm glad I did. Overall, this is a beautiful, well-kept trail and a great way to experience Cave Creek Regional Park. With a more accurate difficulty rating, it would be a near-perfect hike.

Indoor joy for all! What a wonderful play place smack dab in the middle of the outlet mall. We took…read moreour 2 & 3 year olds to My Play Place for the first time and it was a huge hit with everyone! We donated a can good for the hungry and got a sweet discount so it was affordable. We signed up for 90 minutes, put on our grippy socks (bring your own or buy a pair there) and we went off the explore. My Play Place seems to have it all for various ages groups to enjoy. They have multiple ball pits for different levels, an indoor playground, cars and scooters to ride around, texture games, a coloring station, a mini grocery store, a dress up area, and lots more to keep you and the kids engaged and having fun for hours! Not only was there lots to do, but everything was immaculate and cleaned constantly. The wonderful woman in charge (whose name escapes me) was very friendly and making sure each and every thing was clean and put in its place (don't know how she does it all!). This place was incredible and we all had a blast. It'll be a place we enjoy regularly and is perfect rain or shine!

This is such a great play place for toddlers like my almost 3 year old tasmanian devil! My daughter…read moreis high energy and always takes good naps after she plays here (Been here a couple times so far)! The indoor ball pit and slide in it is very popular with my daughter, Aria! They are very friendly and allow me to use their party room when not in use, which has a glass window facing the play area, to do work on my laptop. That allows me to watch my daughter and do my work. We live in Peoria and have been going to Playzona and indoor play places in Scottsdale for a couple years, but the distance is the same for us going to Anthem or Scottsdale, in either direction (About 25 miles) so I'm totally ok with it! I love that they are open Sundays, a rarity in Arizona for toddler activities. Thanks for entertaining my daughter!

I have been on the anthem swim teem for about 9 years now and I still cant wait for the next season…read moreto begin! Also the gym that's up stairs is awesome it's really clean and organized. On hot summer days I love to go to swim team then work out for a bit then just chill at the water park. If you live in anthem I would highly recommend to buy a membership here it is so worth it!

My review is based on coming in with friends who brought their child here a few times, I haven't…read morebeen a guest here. This place is huge! My friends live in Anthem, and everything they told me about this community center was positive, including their daughter. They all love the activities, sports and events here. They have childcare camps available year round, which was really helpful during the holiday break last month for my friends who had to work. Security is required for checking your child in/out. The staff were friendly and gracious when we were there. Looked spotless, too.

I have been searching for a good road bike for some time. When I decided to move away from…read moreCraigslist I came across VeloZoom by a quick Google search. I reached out to Ted over the phone inquiring about a bike I saw on his website. That bike sold, but he took some info and asked what I was in the market for. I don't know anything about road bikes, so I gave him a few details, and he took it from there. He found me an amazing bike at a great price in just a few days. Once we found the bike, he drove it out to the house, got it dialed in fit wise. Showed me the ins and outs gave me some tips. He brought all the essentials someone would need who was just getting into this new sport. He is super knowledgeable and patient. For someone that didn't know anything when I started, I now have a great resource, I can trust. I would recommend anyone looking for a bike to reach out to VeloZoom.

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Couldn't recommend BOTV more. Being from out of state, this type of landscaping and construction…read morewas foreign to me. I'm a designer by trade, however in a different medium. I didn't need to be sold, I needed a partner, collaborator and someone that can bring renderings to life. The level of professionalism, acute attention to the smallest of details, daily communication was such a breath of fresh air in a world of build fast, but 'maybe' right. Every single one of the tradesman were beyond amazing. Absolute professionals at what they do. I would watch (without trying to pry) every day and was just blown away with the level of craftsmanship. Value - the ol' "If it's too good to be true...." does NOT apply here. I felt like we were left with an end product that far outshined our modest budget. However even with that modest budget we were treated absolutely no different than someone spending 10x. The same care was applied. It's just who they naturally are as people. If you're looking to update/upgrade/build from scratch - absolutely start working with Marty and Luis. So very happy to have met and come to know them -

Botanist of The Valley has been a dream to work with from start to finish. Even though our yard was…read moremore of a beginner-level project (no pool), they treated it with the same care and professionalism you'd expect on something much bigger. From the initial design and budgeting to the final walk-through, the entire team was professional, communicative, and kind. The on-site crew -- Luis, Junior, and Javier -- was respectful, friendly, and a pleasure to have around. By the end, it genuinely felt like we'd gotten to know them as friends. Carlos, who designed our yard, went above and beyond -- taking on a tough install of a pre-purchased structure and making it work perfectly with the best attitude. Every member of their team played a valuable role in bringing our new-build dirt yard to life, and we couldn't be happier with how everything turned out.

Sara from Paradise Play was incredible! We had booked soft play with another vendor for my…read moredaughter's first birthday and she had to cancel the week before my daughter's party. I reached out to Sara and she immediately was happy to help! She was so communicative leading up to the party sending mock ups and decals she was going to print to customize the whole set up. The day of the party she arrived on time, set up quickly, then came to tear down that evening. The kids loved the set up! There was something for everyone to play with. Definitely worth the investment especially if you're having a birthday party with kids under 5! We will be using her again!

Professional and punctual with a great selection of customizable setups! Booking was easy and the…read moreowner was very communicative throughout. We are super happy with how everything turned out. I'd recommend to any families looking to level up their little one's party!