Parks and Playgrounds

Anthem Community Park

A large park in Anthem (Phoenix) with lakes, a train, a splash pad, playgrounds and more! What to Expect: A large park (63 acres) in Anthem featuring “Adventure Playground and Splash Pad,” a train, lakes, a skate park, a Veteran’s memorial, sports fields, a skate park, ramadas, walking trails and restrooms. The splash pad is …

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Ehrhardt Park

Ehrhardt Park, Tempe: A renovated park in Tempe with a tree-house themed playground and a community garden. Age recommendation: 2 – 12 Hours: 6am – 12am What to expect: A park with 2 play sets (one for bigger and one for littler kids), walking paths, tennis courts, raquetball courts, and basketball courts. Lots of sand …

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Chaparral Park

Chaparral Park, Scottsdale: A large park in Scottsdale with a lake, walking/biking paths, a playground, dog park, restrooms and other amenities. Age recommendation: All Ages Hours: Sunrise – 10:30 p.m. What to expect: There is a lot to do here including a community center, pool, a lake for boating and fishing, playground, six ball fields (lighted), …

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Scudder Park

Scudder Park, Tempe: A small community park in Tempe with a playground, swings and benches. Age recommendation: 2-9 Hours: 6am – 12am What to expect: This small playground has been renovated and the park shares a parking lot with the elementary school next door. There are some benches and covered picnic tables. Tips: No restrooms …

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Navarrete Park, Chandler

Navarrete Park, Chandler: A park in Chandler with a playground, green space and dedicated parking. Age recommendation: 2 – 9 Hours: 6am to 10:30pm What to expect: this park is tucked away in a neighborhood and the equipment is in need of some TLC. While there are restrooms, they are usually padlocked – I suspect …

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San Marcos Park, Chandler

San Marcos Park, Chandler: A park in Chandler with a playground, basketball court, green space and picnic tables. Age recommendation: 2 – 9 Hours: 6am to 10:30pm What to expect: Street parking only and no restrooms. There is a wood chip bottom and some concrete walls for parent seating around the playground. Address: 712 W. …

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Meadowbrook Park, Chandler

Meadowbrook Park, Chandler: A park in Chandler that is a ninja course for older kids with benches, picnic tables and a basketball court. Age recommendation: 7 and up Hours: 6:00am – 12am What to expect: This park is dedicated to strength and fitness. Good for older kids but no swings or slides for littles, just …

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Arredondo Park, Tempe

Arredondo Park, Tempe: A park in Tempe with a baseball theme, playground, swings and rubber ground cover. Age recommendation: 2 – 12 Hours: 6:00am – 12am What to expect: This little park has been renovated with modern equipment. It shares a parking lot with an elementary school. There is a covered picnic area too. Tips: …

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Margaret T. Hance Park, Phoenix

Margaret T. Hance Park, Phoenix: A park in Phoenix with an owl, rabbit and fox climber, rock wall, sand play area, splash pad and ropes climbers. Age recommendation: 2 – 12 Hours: 6:00am – 10:30pm What to expect: This large park is right in Downtown Phoenix. In addition to the playground there are restrooms, a …

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