Suggestions for Outdoors & Recreation near Scottsdale

Ryan S. • August 13, 2018Fun place to go spend some time with family. Lots to see and do.

AzScenicTours • August 2, 2010To see the grounds and different buildings you must join a tour. The tours are very good and the guides are very much fun!

Brian R. • March 18, 2020Chaparral Park is in a great location, is beautiful, and provides several different types of amenities! I'd recommend downloading the app, Avem, to find your favorite park amenities!

Danielle C. • October 23, 2018Check out the LOVE statue and the water feature with fountains and cute ducks 🦆😊

Jason G. • March 27, 2014Entry is free to the grounds and the model train building. The train ride, carousel, and Pullman museum are reasonable and fun! Great place.

H.C. @. • January 24, 2014There are several trails you can go on from here, so grab a trailmap (or use your phone to take a photo of the larger one) so you know where to go.

@CaptGeek (. • November 30, 20136 volleyball courts, so we had plenty of places to play our tournament!

Catherine Z. • April 6, 2020Clean and well maintained

Lauren H. • November 12, 2012New Playground equipment, perfect for 10 and under

Lauren N. • December 5, 2016I love the separate areas for active and passive dogs and it's always very clean.

Genevieve R. • May 27, 2016A convenient place to soak up some sunshine.

Terrence G. • October 30, 2013Its clean and dog friendly

Toni A. • October 28, 2013Be sure to watch your dog so you can pick up the poop, even if it's on the other side of the park.

Kelli • November 6, 2018Cute area to bring out of town guests to eat and walk around. Tourist type shops.

Rachel V. • September 5, 2011Live music 4-6 on Sundays through October! :)

Tamara C. • March 2, 2011great place for a jog!

Cathleen 'Cathee' J. • April 27, 2014Great park to walk our dogs just so beautiful!

Stephanie M. • July 14, 2012Go on a weekday evening... Much fewer people than on weekends!

Brenda • March 17, 2013I love hiking the Gateway Trail. Bring LOTS of water, a camera and just take your time. So many rush past so they can get their workout, but they miss the ever changing beauty!

Mark A. • March 29, 2013Great shaded playground on the south end of the park!

Lauren P. • April 6, 2016One of my favorite hikes in the area; challenging enough and not too crowded.

Dominic P. • December 24, 2013Incredible trail in the middle of nowhere. Moderate difficulty with Amazing views of the valley.

Jill B. • April 13, 2013Walking through the surrounding neighborhood is jewel. Check out the beautiful homes and views!

ToryBurch • June 26, 2013This 185-acre park offers hiking, mountain biking, rock-climbing and horseback riding.

Machelle L. • February 8, 2019He is a sexy, sexy man and this hike was for appealing too! I never thought anything could equal the SHT but this is a must add to your bucket list hike. #gonewiththelinds

H.C. @. • January 24, 2014fastest way to get to the scenic Sunrise Peak (compared to the other trailheads) - 4 miles roundtrip!

Devin W. • March 15, 2016Definitely hike to the peak!

Jay H. • May 26, 2016Great park for the kiddo.