so I applied for several postions through the rec center on…read morethunderbird the main office.and went on a few interviews was never hired being more then qualified wasn't sure what was going on. but then I noticed during the day and closing shifts I never noticed any minorities while these centers are open. while sitting in the jacuzzi I was speaking to this gentleman who had just moved here and went down to apply for work he was hired right on the spot.and you guessed it I dont even have to tell you his race. I been to several rec centers during opening its sad to see what's really going on still here.

As residents of Sun City, my husband and I have access to several recreation centers. We have…read morechosen this location as our primary place to go. This recreation center has so much to do! First of all, it's adjacent to the public library of Sun City, which makes it very convenient for us to go get our books and park in the same parking lot as the recreation center. The pool is huge and is set up for laps. There are quite a few swimmers that seem to be doing laps every time we go. Our favorite activity is walking in the lazy river type of swim area . The outdoor Jacuzzi is quite large and also located there. The water is heated in the Lazy River and is salt water so NO chlorine. People of all ages use these to get aquatic exercise. There's a cover over part of it and radio music is playing. Inside there is a huge gym and indoor Jacuzzi. There is also a dedicated room for step aerobics which we attended to day (lots of fun!) Massages are available for an extra fee near the front desk. Outside there are a variety of activities including tennis and a really nice Mini Golf course. Everybody is so nice and welcoming and we've been going early every day for the past 2 weeks. There are many other activities that I have not mentioned but I will add to this as I find out more.

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.

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.

An active adult could stay busy all day at this recreational center. There's bowling, swimming,…read morepickle ball courts, ham radio and all types of craft studios to name a few. You must be a resident to use the facilities. The resident is able to bring guests along. Self parking is ample with WiFi.

Amazing!!! I love Sun City West!!! so many activities to do here. It is very progressive.read more

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

I just LOVE Sun City and all of the Recreation Centers. Even though Sun City is an age restricted…read morecommunity, they have some activities foe grandchildren , which I think is amazing. This is one of the three pools that offers children's swim hours from 1p-4p. I wasn't sure what to expect, and I was so thrilled to find that the staff was very welcoming , even saying " We hope more children come today!"nThe pool is salt water and heated. There is also a large Jacuzzi ( Age restriction- must be 16 years old) . Like all the Recreation Centers, the grounds are IMMACULATE. There is also a fitness center, basketball and pickle ball at this location.

Beautiful, clean, well lit park. Great size. Ample parking with the space to unload and load gear.read more

The kids who play here are spoiled!! 3 amazing ball fields. Lights, awesome grass, professional…read morelandscapers. All of the kids get to play here, so there is always a game going. If you live in Surprise, sign your kids up for baseball. You won't be disappointed. The KC Royals and Rangers built the fields for the kids! Awesome!!

Lots of trails, and a primitive venue. Slow down as you approach as it can be tough to find from…read moreother directions than Deer Valley. Elevation can give spectacular sunsets. Bring your supplies; cart them out, as it's a wonderfully clean place. Lots of parking. Not a lot of restroom or other facilities, but acres and acres of hiking from easy to moderate. It's a large area funded by a low budget, but it's a great resource and most will have fun.

Second hike of my day was here across town…read more BRING WATER! Not much for shade parking was easy and free, trails are what you'd expect trails but they were clear of trash and unkept they do look like they are doing phases for upgrades to this particular area. So be mindful and if coming in on 59th you sometimes need to be tactful about that left or right turn into the park or out as cars will fly. Enjoy and hike more it was a hot one today

Came here to celebrate a birthday for my baby cousin. She had the best time ever and was so sad…read morewhen we had to leave. Stephanie helped us out while we were there and was absolutely lovely. Highly recommend this spot for your next celebration or event.

Tried this place out for my toddler and she loved it. I appreciate that there are a few different…read moretoddler only sections. There is a lot of variety with things to do and it definitely fills up your time. I appreciate the seating around the activities for parents that are just observing. We ended up going back a couple days later and getting the annual membership. A couple gripes. The first time we went in, the people at the counter didn't explain anything to us. I had a bogo coupon that they almost didn't let me use. But they ended up allowing it, didn't explain the time limit or that wristbands, didn't point anything out. I obviously figured it out but it would have been nice to receive some information as first time guests. Also a little annoying that you have to use their grip socks. I specifically have grip socks for my daughter for different bounce places so I brought them but was told I had to buy them from them for $5. It's $5.49, actually, that I saw on the receipt. All grip socks are the same.

Dust Devil is a Park for the whole family. Great walking trail. There is a skate area, basketball…read morecourt, barbeque grills, tot lot, and open fields. There are bathrooms onsite. Accessible parking and ramps. Family-friend park!

Great park! People are really nice. Great view. Plenty of room for adults to workout and kids to…read moreplay plus comfortable picnic tables

As a respectable hiker, I'm not going to call this a hike but it is a cool experience. I stopped by…read moreon Memorial Day in the afternoon by design. It was 95 degrees so I knew a challenging hike would be out of the question. Something like Hole-in-the-Rock though, easy peasy. While there were a decent number of people there, I had no trouble finding free parking. This natural wonder is located in Papago Park close to the Phoenix Zoo and the Desert Botanical Garden. After you park, you'll have a five-minute walk to get to Hole-in-the-Rock. You'll have to climb an incline to get in the hole, so definitely be careful, but there are kids that do it too. And a lot of tourists that show up. So that pretty much sums it up. Once you get inside, you'll have an awesome view of the Phoenix through a literal hole in a big rock. You'll see a lot of people using it as a photo opp. That's not really my style, so instead, I took a seat and enjoyed the beauty for 10 minutes or so. It can get pretty crowded so keep that in mind if you stop by on a weekend. Hole-in-the-Rock is one of the top attractions on TripAdvisor in Phoenix. Definitely a cool (and short) adventure to cross of the bucket list. I spent 30 minutes there (which included hanging out in the rock for half the time).

A truly mystical and magical place. They close at 7:00 p.m…read more Most people try to get there later in the day to avoid the scorching 110 deg. weather and hot sun. There is a pond with tons of geese. I saw a man fly fishing.