Papago Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Park in Phoenix.

1. Papago Park

9.3
625 N Galvin Pkwy (at N Moreland St), Phoenix, AZ
Park · Camelback East · 24 tips and reviews

Tommi G.Tommi Goodman: Great place to watch the sunset! It perfectly overlooks downtown and the distant mountain ranges! Great way to see those beautiful Arizona sunsets!

Matt H.Matt Hodson: Not really a hike but a steep, short walk up a hill. Very scenic and easy to accomplish. While up there I saw an old lady and a young boy make it to the top. Anyone can do this hike.

FletchFletch: This park is awesome for a quick hike, great views and friendly people on the trails.

Phoenix Mountains Park and Recreation Area is one of The 15 Best Places for Park in Phoenix.

2. Phoenix Mountains Park and Recreation Area

9.3
2701 E Squaw Peak Dr, Phoenix, AZ
Park · Camelback East · 12 tips and reviews

Jamie M.Jamie Miller: Amazing trails and views. Can do this in the morning and have lunch and hit up the art museum in the afternoon. Such a great day!

joshua h.joshua hogans: Great mixture of trails for all athletic levels. Get there early to get any of the available parking , especially on weekends.

Angel B.Angel Barrios: Night hiking is nice!! This trail starts on a good easy walk and then you ups and downs and at end its a good climb to top #nighthiking

Desert Botanical Garden is one of The 15 Best Places for Park in Phoenix.

3. Desert Botanical Garden

9.2
1201 N Galvin Pkwy (Btw McDowell Rd & Van Buren St), Phoenix, AZ
Botanical Garden · Camelback East · 146 tips and reviews

Brian B.Brian Bell: What a fantastic way to see the desert landscape. They have rotating exhibits as well as really cool events on their calendar. Check out their website before you visit. Consider going @ 7a in summer.

Alexander C.Alexander Cherry: Go on the free 2nd tuesday of the month

HISTORYHISTORY: At the Desert Botanical Garden you will find 50 acres of beautiful outdoor exhibits. It is home to 139 rare, threatened and endangered plant species from around the world.

La Grande Orange Grocery & Pizzeria is one of The 15 Best Places for Park in Phoenix.

4. La Grande Orange Grocery & Pizzeria

9.2
4410 N 40th St (at E Campbell Ave), Phoenix, AZ
Pizzeria · Camelback East · 244 tips and reviews

🌵Andrew K.🌵Andrew Kolikoff🌵: Hip, happenin' & hoppin' hangout in a residential neighborhood on 40th st. An absolute Gotta Go place in Phoenix (Arcadia-ish area). Beautifully fresh. Incredible variety. Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: Best of Phoenix Winner 2011: Best Arizona-inspired Sangria. They make use of this lovely citrus to create a crisp, clean, & fruity white sangria.Order by the pitcher or by glass. Read more.

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: Go for a LGO pie! One of our favorites is the Avocado ($14), topped with avocado, tomatoes, basil, lemon zest, and (for an extra three bucks) prosciutto. So light it's almost guilt-free. Read more.

Chase Field is one of The 15 Best Places for Park in Phoenix.

5. Chase Field

9.0
401 E Jefferson St (btwn S 4th & S 7th St), Phoenix, AZ
Baseball Stadium · 271 tips and reviews

Brandon S.Brandon Smith: I love seeing a ball game here! They have great deals and ticket combos that make seing games super affordable.

HISTORYHISTORY: Formerly known as Bank One Ballpark, Chase Field is a 49,000 seat natural turf baseball stadium. Home of the MLB Arizona Diamondbacks and host to several other events in the off-season.

The Most Interesting Man in the WorldThe Most Interesting Man in the World: The retractable sunroof was manufactured by the same gentleman who did my tanning deck. In fact I referred him for the job.

Steele Indian School Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Park in Phoenix.

6. Steele Indian School Park

9.0
300 E Indian School Rd (at N 3rd St), Phoenix, AZ
Park · 26 tips and reviews

Jace G.Jace Goodmiller: I love this park! It has something for everyone and the history of it is really interesting. It's built on the site of a old Native American boarding school. It's a really nice place.

Mike H.Mike Hines: This is my favorite park downtown. There is so much history here. I recommend walking around the former Indian school campus and reading about its history.

Betsy K.Betsy Kessler: Loved the park for the Scottish Highland Games...Its so calming sitting by the lake and watching the ducks.. See you next year at the Highland Games

Steak 44 is one of The 15 Best Places for Park in Phoenix.

7. Steak 44

8.9
5101 N 44th St. (at E Camelback Rd), Phoenix, AZ
Steakhouse · Camelback East · 35 tips and reviews

TreenaTreena: Oh my! Try everything but leave space for the best steak of your life. No kidding! Who knew this place existed in Phoenix?

ToddTodd: Wine is overpriced but the food is solid. Oysters rock!

Karin E.Karin E: Wear a sweater. It's very cool inside. I would suggest the filet mignon with crab legs and the chopped salad with artichoke hearts. Delicious!

Hance Dog Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Park in Phoenix.

8. Hance Dog Park

8.9
323 W Culver St, Phoenix, AZ
Dog Park · Roosevelt · 9 tips and reviews

Jasmine W.Jasmine Wallace: One of the few dog parks in town that have a decent amount of grass throughout. The city view ain't bad either.

Amy D.Amy Donohue: What a great park! Foot-pedal fountain for the dogs to drink from.

LibraryDragonLibraryDragon: On my PHX metro dog friendly list. Big park, plenty of room for everyone. Separate timid/small dogs space opposite the lot so you don't have dogs running along the fence harassing each other.

Mastro's Ocean Club is one of The 15 Best Places for Park in Phoenix.

9. Mastro's Ocean Club

8.9
15045 N Kierland Blvd (at Kierland Commons), Scottsdale, AZ
Seafood Restaurant · 65 tips and reviews

Jeff D.Jeff Delp: We travel the country eat out every night my most favorite restaurant anywhere. The seafood tower

#⃣ Winning 🍸#⃣ Winning 🍸: No one is here more than me!

Ikey H.Ikey Holden: The shrimp appetizer is great and don't go on Christmas Eve the gypsies order everything well done and takes forever

Ingo's Tasty Food is one of The 15 Best Places for Park in Phoenix.

10. Ingo's Tasty Food

8.9
4502 N 40th St (Campbell Ave.), Phoenix, AZ
American Restaurant · Camelback East · 27 tips and reviews

Danny S.Danny Silvani: Paris Texas burger was delicious.. Like having a picnic at the park. Ice cream sandwich for desert.. Yummmm!!

Mike S.Mike Sleep: this is my go-to for burgers. they're grass-fed and amazing. also worth mentioning are the deviled eggs, the kale salad and the chips. can't go wrong here

Frederic D.Frederic Diziere: Excellent cheese burgers!!!

South Mountain Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Park in Phoenix.

11. South Mountain Park

8.9
13078 South Warpaint Dr., Phoenix, AZ
Park · South Mountain · 40 tips and reviews

Lizzy A.Lizzy Arizona: Early morning walk in South Mountain Park. Wow the Sonoran Desert is so beautiful SPRING TIME is here!

Visit PhoenixVisit Phoenix: Phoenix is home to the largest municipal park in the world. South Mountain Park and Preserve covers more than 16,500 acres and has more than 50 miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails.

William W.William Westfall: Work it harder, make it better, do it faster, makes us stronger.

Encanto Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Park in Phoenix.

12. Encanto Park

8.9
15th Ave & Encanto Blvd, Phoenix, AZ
Park · 18 tips and reviews

Mary Kate L.Mary Kate Lau: Had some of my first childhood memories here! It's such classic Phoenix and a great place to take kids.

🌵Andrew K.🌵Andrew Kolikoff🌵: Such a beautiful park smack dab in the middle of perhaps the most beautiful residential neighborhood in Phoenix. Golf course, pool, playgrounds and a small Amusement Park! Water features throughout!

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: 2012 Best of Phoenix Winner: Best Public Pool! Great price and swim lessons offered every morning. All swimmers 17 & under swim free! Read more.

Hole in the Rock is one of The 15 Best Places for Park in Phoenix.

13. Hole in the Rock

8.9
Papago Park, Phoenix, AZ
Mountain · Camelback East · 24 tips and reviews

Jorge M.Jorge Machaen: Great hike. We just walked from there to Papagos. Weather was perfect though.

Juan L.Juan Lanzagorta: Very nice sunset view

Lisa E.Lisa Echols: Great hike for newbies

Thunderbird Conservation Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Park in Phoenix.

14. Thunderbird Conservation Park

8.8
N 61ST Dr (59th Ave and Pinnacle Peak Rd), Glendale, AZ
Hiking Trail · Arrowhead Lakes · 16 tips and reviews

eric b.eric bornemann: Nice regional park with good trails. The loop trail up the mountain is good with awesome views for not much effort.

Tiffany W.Tiffany Winman: Don't leave valuables in the car while you hike. Someone broke into my car here.

ᴡ T.ᴡ Thompson: Lock your car, bring water!!!! Lots of it.

Kierland Commons is one of The 15 Best Places for Park in Phoenix.

15. Kierland Commons

8.9
15205 N Kierland Blvd (at Greenway Pkwy), Scottsdale, AZ
Shopping Mall · 30 tips and reviews

Villa Salerno ApartmentsVilla Salerno Apartments: Another one of the great out door shopping venues in out area. They offer great shopping and dining options to go along with events like concert in the park. Another must to check out if you haven't

ChristyChristy: This posh shopping destination boasts an eclectic and sophisticated mix of shopping, dining, and entertainment, including a Crate and Barrel, J. Crew, Sur La Table, Barnes and Noble, and more.

Jennie C.Jennie Carleton: Great shopping. Great people watching. Super great place to ogle cool cars!!