A park is always a good idea when it comes to kids. They can channel their energy, get physical activity, use their imagination, make new friends and have lots of fun.
Here’s a list of 20 different parks and playgrounds in Phoenix to visit with your kid!
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2605 N. 15th Ave.
Encanto Park
The perfect location for a picnic, you can even host events here! But if you’re only looking to spend a nice, calm afternoon with the kids, you will find a fishing lagoon, a historic clubhouse and boathouse, and the Enchanted Island Amusement Park which is privately operated. This is one of the favorites when it comes to parks and playgrounds in the Phoenix area!2
3420 W. Roosevelt St.
Falcon Park
You can have nice picnics, and kids can enjoy the playground, play some basketball, volleyball and softball. It also has restrooms and, if it’s too hot, you can go into the pool which is right next to the park.3
6505 N 20th St, Phoenix, AZ
Granada Park
At Granada Park you can find a nice lagoon, home to many many ducks, and aside from the playground, you can play tennis and do many other things in the multi-purpose field. There’s also a grill area, and you can enjoy the views of some art sculptures. Don’t forget to take some sandwiches and have a picnic by the pond!4
1602 W Pima St, Phoenix, AZ
Alkire Park
From 5.30am to 10 pm, children can use the playground, ramadas, the lighted softball and basketball courts while adults can prepare the picnic or use the grill area! Alkire Park offers restrooms too.5
19602 N 19th Ave, Phoenix, AZ
Deer Valley Park
This park has it all! Lighted basketball, a picnic area, an exercise course, playground, courts for basketball, tennis and soccer, grills, restrooms and more! You can even visit the community center.6
6428 S 19th Ave, Phoenix, AZ
El Prado Park
From a nice playground to a picnic area, this is the perfect park to spend a nice day. Your children can also play basketball, volleyball, and softball! The parks and playgrounds in Phoenix are a perfect place for a family day! Restrooms are available too, and you can also visit the pool facility!7
67 W Culver St, Phoenix, AZ
Margaret T. Hence Park
You will find drinking fountains, grills, reservable ramadas, restrooms, a nice playground and so much more! The Margaret T.Hence Park is also home to the Phoenix Center for the Arts, the Japanese Friendship Garden and many other places of interest in case you decide to visit!8
4530 N 67th Ave, Phoenix, AZ
Holiday Park
From 5.30am to 10pm, kids can enjoy the playground, the lighted sand volleyball or the lighted basketball, recreating buildings, and the whole family can have a picnic or get into the pool! Sounds like a plan!9
4304 E Campbell Ave, Phoenix, AZ
Kachina Park
Kids can spend a lovely day at Kachina Park’s playground and open play area. The park also features a ramada and a picnic area for all the family to enjoy a nice day.10
3502 E Cactus Rd, Phoenix, AZ
Roadrunner Park
Is there a better way to spend a nice afternoon than having a picnic by the lake with the family? After lunch, kids can play basketball, baseball, soccer or volleyball in the lighted sand court. Family can enjoy the grills while kids get in the pool! The parks and playgrounds in Phoenix offer a nice space to spend the day with the family.11
6201 W Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ
Sunridge Park
Have a picnic day at Sunridge Park’s picnic area while the kids enjoy the playground or play some basketball! It also has a grill area for the family to enjoy.12
5625 N 17th Ave, Phoenix, AZ
Solano Park
The amenities include a playfield, a ramada, a playground and restrooms. Kids can play basketball, soccer and tennis, and the family can enjoy some lunch in the picnic area.13
12812 N 52nd St, Scottsdale, AZ
Sonrisa Park
‘’Sonrisa’’ means ‘’smile’’ in Spanish, and that’s what kids will have on their faces while they enjoy this park. They can play some soccer, or meet new friends and play some imagination games in the playfield or the playground.14
14425 N 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ
Venturoso Park
From a cool playground to a picnic area, this park is the right place to spend a nice day with the family. Kids can play basketball, soccer or volleyball, and adults can use the grill!15
322 W. Tamarisk Ave.
Hayden Park
Your kids will have a nice time at Hayden Park playing different sports or in the playground. It also has a recreation building and a picnic area! Perfect for spending family time and making new friends!16
115 N 6th St, Phoenix, AZ
Heritage and Science Park
After or before you relax in the green grass, you can visit the Rosson House and take a tour of this Victorian home. You can also visit the historic homes! You will not want to skip this adventure!17
2030 E Southern Ave, Phoenix, AZ
Hermoso Park
From 5.30am to 10pm you can enjoy a beautiful pool, ramadas and picnic area, a recreation building, a skate plaza and kids can play lots of sports in the lighted courts! You will have an ‘’hermoso’’ time.18
8515 N 39th Ave, Phoenix, AZ
Hoshoni Park
Children will love to play in the lighted sand volleyball court or play some basketball! Enjoy a nice picnic with the kids while they have fun in the playground.19
3451 N 75th Ave, Phoenix, AZ
El Oso Park
El Oso Park offers a playground with two structures, artificial soccer courts, baseball fields, an archery range, drinking fountains, restrooms and so much more! Explore it for yourself and you will have guaranteed fun! It opens at 5.30 in the morning and closes at 11 pm. so your kid will have lots of time to try all the games!20
1540 E. Jefferson St., AZ
