The Farm at South Mountain is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in Phoenix.

1. The Farm at South Mountain

8.6
6106 S 32nd St (at E Southern Ave), Phoenix, AZ
Farmers Market · South Mountain · 41 tips and reviews

Stacey R.Stacey René: Take your time and enjoy your lunch on the outdoor picnic tables or get your farm goods to go. Either way you're about to spoil yourself!

Kathryne N.Kathryne Nunley: There's no place like The Farm for locavores to dine out. Meet your food in the gardens, then relax at one of the outdoor picnic tables and enjoy.

Jennifer T.Jennifer T: Great place for a picnic lunch with kids. Don't be in a hurry. There's plenty to explore!

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

2. Encanto Park

9.0
15th Ave & Encanto Blvd, Phoenix, AZ
Park · 18 tips and reviews

Cindy C.Cindy Castillo: According to Forbe's Magazine, Encanto Park is considered one of the 12 best city parks in the nation! Personally, one of my favorites, it's beautiful, family friendly, and excellent for a picnic date

Be A.Be Andrada: Awesome place to go with kids, you can play ball games, feed the ducks or do a picnic !!! Has a beautiful and green environment!!!

🌵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!

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

3. Papago Park

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

Ryan S.Ryan Svoboda: Fantastic hiking and biking trails. Fun place to go have a picnic.

Brian B.Brian Bell: This is a great little "hike" up to a really cool formation in the rock. The Hole in the Rock is a great vantage point to watch a famous AZ sunset, have a picnic, etc. Parking closes when park closes.

eric b.eric bornemann: One of the best parts of Phoenix - beautiful at sunset and lots of good trails to explore.

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

4. Granada Park

8.7
6505 N 20th St (at Maryland Ave), Phoenix, AZ
Park · Camelback East · 15 tips and reviews

Roseann H.Roseann Higgins: Mountain views overlooking downtown Phoenix. Open from 5:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. Great place for a picnic or a run, bike or walk along the canal, right across the street.

Jose A.Jose Arauz: Nice little park for picnic. It has a play area which it is nice.

Jay H.Jay Hartwig: Cute park with a duck pond and walking paths.

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

5. South Mountain Park

9.0
13078 South Warpaint Dr., Phoenix, AZ
Park · South Mountain · 40 tips and reviews

Dan M.Dan Mullarkey: Enjoying the Great Canadian Picnic.

Garrett K.Garrett Kidd: Great hikes all around!! bring some water snacks and enjoy the surroundings.

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.

Margaret T Hance Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in Phoenix.

6. Margaret T Hance Park

8.6
67 W Culver St (btw Central & 3rd), Phoenix, AZ
Park · Roosevelt · 14 tips and reviews

Thomas H.Thomas Hawthorne: If you go over by the West side, near 3rd ave during midday, it's a great place for a picnic. Open air grass and you can catch a good breeze. Also, just a small walk from the library.

Claudine W.Claudine Wessel: So happy to see COOK Phoenix back again. A great event to taste delicious food and drink tons of fabulous beer!

Cory K.Cory Kincaid: Great place for morning runs.

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

7. Steele Indian School Park

9.1
300 E Indian School Rd (at N 3rd St), Phoenix, AZ
Park · 26 tips and reviews

A.NA.N: It was packed on the forth of July! A really nice and clean park, parks and recs department takes a great care of phoenix parks!

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

Dreamy Draw Recreation Area is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in Phoenix.

8. Dreamy Draw Recreation Area

8.5
2000 E Northern (Piestewa Freeway), Phoenix, AZ
Park · Camelback East · 15 tips and reviews

Chris W.Chris Webb: Great spot to start off a long bike ride or hike with your dog. Or come with your family and enjoy a walk and a picnic under the ramadas.

Megan J.Megan Jackson: This loop trail is part offers great views of Piestewa Peak and other secluded areas near the trailhead.

Chuck V.Chuck Via: Good place for a hike

South Mountain Hiking Trails is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in Phoenix.

9. South Mountain Hiking Trails

8.7
S 48th St (at E Guadalupe Rd), Phoenix, AZ
Hiking Trail · South Mountain · 7 tips and reviews

Joe I.Joe Illing: All the trails are fun, challenging and scenic.

Courtney S.Courtney Smith: I love hiking some of the trails on South Mountain. The one off 24th street is probably my favorite, but you will need someone strong to help you with some parts of it. The trail off Central too.

Michael T.Michael Thole: Get here before 8 if you want parking!

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

10. Ingo's Tasty Food

8.8
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!!

Mary M.Mary M.: Awesome burgers, fresh lemonade, shattered potato chips are really good.

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

Sprouts Farmers Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in Phoenix.

11. Sprouts Farmers Market

8.9
2824 E Indian School Rd Ste 126 (at 28th St), Phoenix, AZ
Farmers Market · Camelback East · 31 tips and reviews

Julie A.Julie Ashburn: Best place for perfectly packed picnic items from the deli.

JacquelineJacqueline: Fish & meat selection at the counter are super fresh Brought home White Sea Bass, Tilapia, & Chicken kabobs!

David L.David LaSpaluto: Great place to grab a sandwich, just $2.99 for the basics, a little extra for cheese or avocado. They are not the fastest sandwich makers, however, so be prepared to wait a little bit.

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

12. Roadrunner Park

8.3
3502 E Cactus Rd (at 36th St.), Phoenix, AZ
Park · 17 tips and reviews

Jay H.Jay Hartwig: Nice playgrounds, duck pond, and a public pool we plan to check out in the summer.

Heidi P.Heidi Parmenter: Saturday Farmers Market is awesome here. Been going to it for yrs.

Anthony D.Anthony Duran: Great place for a pick up game of basketball, football, softball or soccer. Just make sure you go in time to get a spot before someone else and kicks you out.

Cesar Chavez Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in Phoenix.

13. Cesar Chavez Park

7.9
7858 S 35th Ave (at W Baseline Rd), Laveen, AZ
Park · 11 tips and reviews

Michael H.Michael Hubbs: good place to picnic n fish

Master BensonMaster Benson: Great place to bring the family. If you want a covered area, get there early

Maurice Y.Maurice Yates: Love hanging out here with my daughters , lake, fishing and golf.

Deem Hills Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in Phoenix.

14. Deem Hills Park

8.1
51st Ave. & Deem Hills Pkwy., Phoenix, AZ
Park · Deer Valley · 11 tips and reviews

Chris W.Chris Webb: Circumference trail to Ridgeline and back on Circumference is a perfect 4 mile loop with great panoramic views.

Stephanie R.Stephanie Ruffino: Awesome hike !!

Tiffany W.Tiffany Winman: I like to check in when I'm hiking so I don't wind up in a movie.

Phoenix Zoo is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in Phoenix.

15. Phoenix Zoo

8.8
455 N Galvin Pkwy (btwn E McDowell & E Van Buren), Phoenix, AZ
Zoo · Camelback East · 206 tips and reviews

Virginia R.Virginia Revoir: A membership pretty much pays for itself the first time you come. My family of 9 comes several times a year whether it be to have a picnic or see an animal we didn't see last time. Great nature walk!

Alice D.Alice Daer: Summer Camp Zoo is wonderful! Excellent program; my kids come back every year and love it.

The Most Interesting Man in the WorldThe Most Interesting Man in the World: I donated one of my eight male lions to this zoo. A word of caution: He understands Spanish, French and Catalan. So don’t say anything derogatory about him.