I had to stop by Social Security to obtain a replacement copy of a form for taxes. I feared the…read morevisit because I didn't have an appointment but I really needed this document to complete taxes. As you enter, the security guard will go through any bags that you take in. He does ask if you have an appointment. I explained what I needed and he told me they could help without an appointment. Great! I was directed to the kiosk to check in and get my number for staff assistance. They were 5 staffers working. I noticed that service seemed fairly quick so I was hopeful the wait would be short. If the wait was long, I would have to leave for my other appointment. Numbers are called over a PA system and a board on the wall shows what number is being helped and which window. That's helpful. There is a last call for a number if you didn't hear the original call. About 40 minutes later, my number was called. I was quickly helped and received what I wanted. Not bad at all. Shared parking lot.

Highly recommended to come and visit this location they help me with what I need done not like the…read moreother location on 7th ave they were rude

To be honest, they did as well as anyone can do in the situation of having to wait in a DES office…read more The staff were courteous, the AC was fairly pleasant, and even in times where the line seemed to be stopped, they'd have people in other desks assist. And the security were not intimidating, but you felt safe. So all in all, as good as you can get. Just bring a snack and something to read.

Horrible horrible experience. AZ des does not care about people at all. I was hung up on because…read morethe lines are "down" and they have no help for anyone other then you have to drive down to a DES office whether it's 30 minutes or an hour away from you to make an appointment drive all the way home and then go back when your appointment is scheduled whether it's the same day next day following week. There is no organization whatsoever they do not care about you are anyone other than getting paid to hang up on people so they don't have to actually do their job. There are no options to speak with anyone on the phone other than someone who is beyond hateful and has no empathy for others. No one wants to be in this situation. Life is hard for everyone. We just want to have everything sorted as quickly as possible and we are tired of a bot misreading our uploaded documents.

This place is great and happy it helps rid the US of threats foreign and domestic. God bless the…read moreFBI and here is too many more blessed years!!

Walking in earlier today & stood in line for 15 minutes. Line was moving so the wait didn't seem…read morelong. They had modern music playing. Needed my address updated and my registration renewed. The lady that helped me was quick and pleasant to talk to. Pretty good experience as far as motor vehicle departments go.

A quick and efficient trip! I made reservations online. Once you arrive, you check in on the…read morekiosk. Save your confirmation and you will use the barcode given to you on the kiosk. You may check in up to 15 minutes early. Otherwise it will direct you to a longer line if you don't have an appointment or arrive earlier. I got a new photograph taken, went over some personal information, signed one document and paid my fee. I have a temporary license. Boom, I was done! They have their own parking lot.

Look, no one enjoys the legal process, that's for certain. Okay, maybe not absolutely certain, but…read moreI certainly do not enjoy Court things... However, it helps with the process when the staff are kind and willing to assist in the manner they are able. Most clerks/customer service employees here cannot answer certain questions or provide advise that may teeter into "legal advice territory" which is completely understandable when they're not practicing attorneys and are to remain neutral in the cases. However, they can answer some questions and especially if one is careful in how the question is framed. I have been to this court a few times, it feels lighter than the ones down town (for obvious (to me) reasons), I don't mind coming up here when I have to and when I do, I leave feeling a little more at ease than when I first arrived. Today, the same was true. Be patient, be kind, and remember these are our public service workers and they do their very best, I believe.

This is a review of the Maricopa County recorders office kiosk inside this building. We visited the…read morekiosk inside. It's stuck over in a corner and it took us a while to find it. But it made changing the ownership of our property extremely simple. We chatted via a screen with a helpful person who led us through the steps from scanning our changed documents to paying for the changes. It took no more than 10 minutes and we were done. We highly recommend using this option rather than driving downtown.

I've always been a fan of Frank Lloyd Wright, America's preeminent architect. And it's nice that he…read morehas made an impact on Phoenix. While he has properties all across the U.S., he's most well known in Phoenix for Talisien West. While Frank Lloyd Wright Spire isn't as extensive, it makes for a fun mini adventure. I stopped by on a Sunday afternoon and had no trouble finding a free parking spot in the entertainment center where the Spire is located. Naturally, it's right off of Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. If you're trying to find where to park, look for Maggiano's. The Spire was actually intended to be part of the State Capitol Building (another cool place to check out). Instead, it ended up in North Scottsdale. It's a large spire that stands out due to it's geometrical design and color scheme. While I saw it during the day, it's also nice to visit at night (when it lights up) or around the holidays (when an elf is attached to it). Outside of the spire, you have a good number of interesting sculptures designed by one of FLW's pupils. There's also a nice water fountain and bench area designed by another pupil. You can see FLW's influence in frequent uses of symmetry. And last but not least, there's a little tablet telling you a little bit about the spire and sculpture garden. This experience is free and can be done in about 10 minutes. I still have a few FLW spots to check out in town. On to the next one!

Huge fan of FLW and Taliesin West was the first FLW site I ever visited about 15 years ago so I've…read morealways had a soft spot in my heart for AZ because of this. We were driving to Cosanti and I wanted to stop here to check it out. My favorite part of Taliesen West is the sculpture garden with sculptures by Heloise Crista. The good thing about this location is you can see a couple of the same sculptures for free. The archer near the fountain is very memorable and I took a picture of it for a friend who visited TLW with me and he instantly remembered it.  The spire itself was draped with a blow-up elf for the holidays and it was distracting. It was originally meant for Arizona State Capitol. It's odd its just placed on a street corner though I can see why its probably the best location for it. The spires at the Marin County Civic Center and the Anderton Court Shops are integrated into his architecture and feel a lot more appropriate. Overall, it was quick free stop for FLW fans, no one else was there in the afternoon. You can see a wider breadth of the Crista Sculptures at Taliesen West and there are better FLW spires that are part of his buildings.

The staff is always so helpful and friendly. This is our new "Blockbuster". We get our weekend…read moredvds from here now. So easy to do.

Called in to answer a few of my questions, including resetting my password and Maya was able to…read morehelp me quickly and enthusiastically! My go to library since it's up the street from my house. Will attend again and again :)

When I need to use a post office, I often find myself going to The UPS Store at one of several…read morelocations; however, there is United States Post Office located near home right in the same block as The UPS Store nearby. This particular US Post Office location is located right inside Artie's Ace Hardware store at Tatum and Thunderbird. While it isn't The UPS Store, the prices are what you'd expect from the post office, and that's the lowest it gets. Also, now there are certain services like return receipts that can only be purchased at a post office. The post office also works with UPS, FedEx, and DHL. You can also purchase actual stamps. If you go up to the post office counter, you can see all of the specific policies and inclusions to what is included with each service and envelope. They also sell various materials to make shipping and mailing easy for everyone. The lobby and retail hours for the post office are weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM (though the website says it closes at 4 PM) and Saturdays from 9 AM to 4 PM (though the website says it closes at 12 noon). They are closed on Sunday. The last collection hours is 4 PM daily except for Sunday, and the last express pickup is 3 PM daily except for Sunday. According to the website (https://tools.usps.com/locations/details/8503200065), there are no services offered, though this is clearly not the case as they are posted at the counter to the post office. While this is not my go-to post office, it is helpful to be nearby within the Ace Hardware as an option as need be. I'd recommend it!

Terry was awesome and super helpful!…read more Make sure you tape up your boxes prior to drop off though, I didn't realize they charge for tape.

Small little neighborhood park. Has a basketball court, a couple random soccer goals, hard…read morevolleyball court and a couple of bleachers, benches and charcoal grills. I could be wrong but I don't think there's a bathroom, if there is one it's not convenient for the majority of the park. It's good for walking and it's mostly used for kids league practices. Update: they do have a handicap accessible port-a-potty near the parking lot. It was stinky and disgusting.

This is a good local City of Phoenix park. It's close to home, good to take a jog, a stroll, play…read moresome hoops in the evening, or walk with the dogs- (just clean up after them please!). Well lit, close to PV Mall, and used by locals, feels safe most of the time. Only drawback (for me) is that there are huge crowds on some weekends due to league play. Details from City of Phx: Lighted basketball, exercise course, lighted soccer, lighted softball, lighted volleyball, grill, picnic area, recreation building. Open from 5:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.