Love to garden here! All my neighbor gardeners are so friendly. I get inspired by all the…read moredifferent flowers and vegetables they grow.

What a great place to grow stuff!! Great location and great people. If you don't know how to grow,…read morethere are plenty of seasoned gardeners always willing to assist.

I love everything about this organization! They are doing amazing things. They area a none profit…read morethat's focused on all things gardening. The organization is modeled after "The Little Free Library" I donated $50 from their website and got a jar of their custom blended tallow face and body cream. I'm so stoked that they do this. It could've been a limited time thing, not sure...

Aloha ~ I've only recently began using the Tallow creams, mainly as a facial moisturizer after…read moreshowering, & especially after shaving.. it's wonderful, smells delightful, & "agrees" beautifully with my skin.. Vastly preferred to Petrochemical based box-store nonsense! Please keep up the good work (& products!) - ChAd M​

This club meets monthly to discuss herbs, the many varieties, place of origin, as well as their…read moreculinary and medicinal applications. Members share edibles that incorporate the highlighted plant. The Extension Herb Garden has many of the different varieties being presented so there's always an opportunity to view their growth for planting ideas, flowering, lighting, and such. And many of the club members, kindly referred to as "Herbies or (h)erbies, meet monthly to participate in the care and maintenance of this garden. Occasional presenters are invited to present further education in their profession/business. They frequently bring live herbs to sell and have seeds from the garden, labeled and well packaged for home planting for just a buck. Overall a friendly group and well presented info.

These volunteers and committed community members are making our neighborhood amazing and livable…read moreand so beautiful. I can't say enough good things about an organization who gives back so much. I am so glad they are part of our community.

Fantastic and dedicated organization doing great things for the community…read more Plenty of ways to get involved including the monthly Friday community events, local art classes and the newly-opened Community Garden.

Free little library, rentable plots for gardening, gorgeous flower beds, & one of the best…read morerestaurants in Mesa: Republica Empanada! Beautiful and well maintained in our little urban oasis in Mesa, Az.

Video of the peaceful Mesa Urban Garden with water sounds, birds singing, colorful flowers and…read morebutterflies. Learn to grow today.

I am a frequent visitor to Phoenix and the Phoenix area. Until recently I thought that I knew all…read morethe places to go, but after my last visit I learned that I have a lot to experience still. This realization came about when I realize that I have never been to South Mountain park before! This is the largest municipally managed parked not only in Phoenix area, but in the United States. This park covers over 16,000 acre of desert land. The park covers three mountain ranges that you can learn about in a beautiful visitor center. This park also features more than 50 miles of trails for hikers, mountain bikers and horseback rider. And if you are not a hiker, then you can experience the beauty of the park through a scenic 5.5 mile drive up Summit Road which leads to a peak where you can see Phoenix and beyond. Make sure you plan ahead for your hikes. There are so many trails to explore at different difficulties and start points. Also, the trails are not shaded so start early or pick a cool day. Bring plenty of water too and perhaps a hiking stick. If you need more information, stop in at the visitor center. The visitor center is pretty impressive. The center is very informative on the mountains, the local people, and wildlife. Plus, the gentlemen working the center was super friendly in sharing a wealth of information. He showed me a snake outside the center. Yes, there are snakes in this park- so make sure you look out for them! This amazing park is free! The park entrance is open from 5am to 7pm. Trail hours are 5am-11pm. The visitor center is open Thursday through Sunday 9am-3pm. Note on the fourth Sunday of each month, the park host silent Sunday's where cars are not allowed within the park grounds- check out the park's website for parking on those days. Great experience- I will be back!

We took the whole extended family up through South Mountain Park, and it turned into one of those…read moredays that sticks with you a little longer than expected. We drove up to Dobbins Lookout, and that's where it really hits. Phoenix spreads out in every direction, a grid of life pressed up against open desert, with mountains rising in the distance like they've been quietly watching the whole thing unfold. It's not subtle. It's big, raw, and a little humbling. What makes this place stand out is how much it offers without trying to package itself too neatly. You can hike, bike, ride horseback, or just stay in the car and take the scenic drive. It works for everyone. We had a mix of people, some ready to tackle trails, others perfectly happy just soaking in the views, and nobody felt out of place. The trail system is extensive. You've got everything from easy, walkable paths to longer, more demanding routes like the National Trail, which stretches over 15 miles and cuts through a huge portion of the park. It's the kind of place where you can come back multiple times and still find something new. We did some light hiking, nothing too aggressive, but even then you feel the terrain. It's not forgiving, and that's part of the appeal. The desert has a way of reminding you to pay attention. Loose rock, uneven footing, the occasional reminder that you're sharing the trail with horses. It keeps you honest. Timing matters out here. Go early. Not just to beat the heat, which you absolutely should, but because the light in the morning does something different. It softens the landscape, pulls out color and texture that gets washed out later in the day. By midday, the sun is in full control and it's a different experience entirely. A few practical notes. Bring more water than you think you need. Then add a little more. Wear actual boots, not something you don't mind slipping around in. And keep an eye on the trail, especially on the multi-use sections. You'll know why pretty quickly. What I appreciated most is how accessible it is. You're minutes from the city, and suddenly you're in this wide, open space that feels removed from everything. No overdevelopment, no forced attractions. Just desert, sky, and distance. It's not polished, and it's not trying to be. That's exactly why it works. Five stars without hesitation.

The indoor pool is great. We arrived later in the day so didn't have a chance to visit the rest of…read morethe facility but it is a big place. I seen a library, an outdoor splash pad, indoor gym, and a arts and catfish crafts area. You pay a fee for the day which covers access to the whole facility. Our family of 5 visited for a total of $69. The pool has a big slide our 8 year old was able to enjoy and a rock wall. Outdoor splash pad, library Very friendly family atmosphere.

Facility frequently plays host to local basketball tournaments for kids ranging from 6 to16 years…read moreold. Usually it always depends on the group that's running the tournament that facilitates the door price & cost but if you take that out of the equation, the facility is accommodating. Parking is straight fwd but if you come on a Sunday, expect the parking lot to be closed off and designated for church attendees. There is parking directly across the street to make it easy. Bring a seat cushion if you're gonna be here for more than one game and maybe even have a small cooler in the car as not much is around and the snack machines are a bit iffy.

This was a well marked trail #60 to be exact. It was marked as "easy" but I would call it more like…read more"moderate". There were a lot of loose rocks up hill and down hill to navigate. It was gorgeous along the way when you could look up. At the top you can see views that are breathtaking. Or, maybe that was the climb. I did see a few mountain bikers and a couple of other people, but for the most part not crowded on the trail. I will do it again with someone, but not alone. I would also recommend some good grip shoes.

My family and I went to Mountain View Park to go for a hike. There is a basketball court,…read moreplayground, large grassy area, and a garden.

Nice little organic farmers market! Grandma was friendly we got some orange blossom, honey, and…read moresome goose and turkey eggs. The collards and Swiss chard looked amazing! We will be back.!

Quaint place with some nice veggies but not as much selection as I would have expected. The service…read morewas friendly and I certainly appreciated that.