This is a very nice Community Park with softball fields. We have been here several times for our…read moregranddaughter's youth softball game. The parking lot is fairly close to the fields. There is a nice restroom. Many of the seating areas are covered- which is very appreciated for the summer games.

Peaceful, spacious and well lit at night. I visited this community park last night after work. It…read morewas lovely. There was even a friendly security officer who checked in with me. It is a place I would feel safe walking at night. It is paved and conducive to walking. I loved the skatepark which was enjoyed by several.

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!

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.

Played a league soccer game here. This review has nothing to do with the facilities. They are…read moremodern and seem to be well maintained. The fields, however, were complete garbage. In no way should they be used as a soccer pitch. There were random holes dug, the grass is patchy at best, and if the city was in charge of drawing the lines for the pitch the linesman must have been drunk. It was an embarrassing field to call a soccer pitch.

Gateway park packs a lot into the space. There is a small skate park, soccer fields, baseball…read morefields, playground, splash pad, dog park and restaurant. Park has lots of shade around the play area. Sun sails are on top of the playground itself. Sails didn't provide much shade early in the morning. Temperature was in the low 70's, so we didn't mind. Play structures were in good condition. My youngest enjoyed playing there. The splash pad is located next to the park. I could see the area getting very busy on hot days. Not as much shade around the splash area. Lots of shaded parking around the park. Parking is shared with the police department and YMCA. There was still plenty of parking while we were there. The fields are also utilized by The Y for their sports programs. The only reason to not give the park 5 stars is the amount of trash. We were there on a Saturday morning. There before any games, before any other people really came. The trash cans were overflowing with trash. There was also lots of trash around the parking lot. Otherwise, Gateway is a wonderful community park.

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.

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

Gorgeous park! We'd likely have never been here had it not been for the multiple birthday parties…read morewe've attended up there. Word of caution: encourage your littles to go down the purple slide, not the orange one--the orange one injures like a human pinball machine! In any case, the ramadas are plentifully huge, the splash pad is clean, and the big kid and little kid areas are well maintained.

Great place to walk & play. Playground is great for younger…read morechildren. Started raining, so we had to pack it in, otherwise hike would have been longer.

I was pleasantly surprised by this park! It was very nice and clean, lots of paths to take. There…read morewere a lot of different areas to the park too, one area had old antique buildings and farming equipment while another area was an orchard/garden. The grilling setup was probably the nicest I've ever seen for a public park. There were probably 20-30 individual picnic table areas each with their own grill. They also had a covered area with even bigger grills. There were even peacocks walking around! Numerous baseball/softball fields, as well as playground equipment. I would definitely come back here and bring people.

Fun little trail to run walk or watch the peacocks shaded in some areas can be crowded with moms…read morewith strollers but it's a park what do you expect there's people. Fun history all over this old farm/ranch