However, there have been plans floated to build a major theme park in northern Arizona near the entrance to the Grand Canyon National Park (which would capitalize on the many visitors who go there). (By the way, there are similar rumors about a Six Flags park in Florida-and probably other places.) And as far as we know, Six Flags does not have any plans to build a park in the state. There is not one, however, nor has there ever been one.
The intense heat probably also explains why there are not any major outdoor amusement parks or theme parks. There is a persistent rumor that there is/was/will be a Six Flags amusement park in Arizona. Given the intense heat, however, it should probably come as no surprise that there are a number of Arizona water parks to provide relief along with fun. In fact, Phoenix and its environs remain one of the few large metropolitan areas in the US without a major park. Parking is right by the entrance and easy to get a spot that time of the morning.There aren't many amusement parks in Arizona. There is a good regional part of the Phoenix zoo to see - just mentioning since you like animals. Its easy to drive to the zoo, Hole in the Rock, botanical park from any of these areas so I would not get hung up staying too close to the zoo. Its good if you are going for a specific region or want more city life (versus desert). To me, I find it too frenetic and avoid for either Tempe or Scottsdale. Phoenix itself is a busy metropolitan area and good if you are going to major league Diamondbacks game. As such, its the place to go for college fun, breweries, and especially fun when there is a football game going on. and if you get tired, the taxi cabs are golf carts! Fun! Its also very easy to drive out (less than an hour) to go see Lost Dutchman State Park as well as to go on the Desert Belle Boat Cruise,ĭowntown Scottsdale is very nice to walk with art galleries, restaurants, cafes, museums. its very easy to do some great hikes nearby such asĪnd very close to a must see museum Musical Instruments Museum. Depending on what you are looking for, this is a nice spot to visit.Īnswer: I prefer Scottsdale. We were mostly here to get a bit of exercise before heading to a museum that opened at 10 a.m.
Bye by, Big Surf: The beloved Tempe water park is officially gone. It was not open and our kid is almost 2 decades beyond their target demotraphic, so I have nothing to report there.Īcross from where we parked, there appeared to be more soccer-type fields, a large pool, and possibly some tennis courts. Here are 10 water parks across metro Phoenix to visit, updated for summer 2023. There is also some sort of small amusement park aimed at young kids. There is a large pond / lake at one end where people were fishing and they had really garish paddle boats for rent (after noon). It looked like these might also serve as ballfields at other times. We also walked by large grassy areas, one of which was in use for some sort of weekend 'health fest'. There were also sub-islands set aside for birds, apparently. We wandered through an 'island' surrounded by a sort of canal. The park covers a large area, so we parked in a central lot. A sign said it opened in the 1930s so certainly it could have been laid out by the same landscape archtect who did some work in SoCal.? that I visited in early childhood - the ponds and waterways, the tall palms, etc. The layout and landscaping (for some reason) reminded me of various parks around L.A. We visited this park on a Sunday morning before it got too hot. Research and check out The Lost Ranch, some mine in the area too, and the Mystery Castle sits just at the foot of the north slope area. There are also a few mysteries within hiking distance in the park. One of our fave locations is Dobbins Point where you’ll be amazed at the incredible view of the complete Valley of the Sun – the panorama is indescribable – it needs to be seen in person! Instead of exerting oneself and you want to relax, many ramadas are available throughout the Preserve to the public. For almost 100 years when Phoenix purchased the land, the surrounding community and visitors alike have had the pleasure of this natural landmark. With over 16,000 acres of native desert wilderness flora, there is a huge amount of hiking options, viewing acmes, and nature buff ardor. This park offers incredible views, fascinating adventures, fabulous wildlife types, varied exercise degrees and some intriguing mysteries – still to be solved. We are so proud and enjoy being neighbors at the foothills of this magnificent work of nature. Hiking, birdwatching, adventure, wildlife, horseback riding… if you’re into any of these experiences, here’s the place for you… the South Mountain Park and Preserve has it.
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