Big Surf Waterpark
Put your suit on and grab a boogie board (a little embarrassment for the teenagers is a good thing)! This Polynesian-themed water park has been a mainstay in summer fun for decades. The 20-acre park is great for grandch... grandparents.com
Enchanted Island Amusement Park
Forbes names "Encanto Park" in Top 12 Best City Parks in America! The Valley?s best places to take the family is conveniently located just west of 7th Avenue on Encanto Blvd, right in the heart of Phoenix?s picturesque En... famplosion.com
Castles-n-coasters
I've always been a sucker for carnival rides, kitschy architecture and especially video games--I'm an old-school arcade rat and proud of it!--and there is no shortage of any of the above at Castles-n-Coasters in Ph... theputtingpenguin.com
Kiwanis Park Recreation Center-city Of Tempe
KPRC is a city owned and operated Park/Recreation Center with Family and Sports emphasis. It includes an Indoor Aquatic Center with indoor wave pool and water slide, a Comprehensive Tennis Center w/pro shop, an Indoor Gym... waterparks.com
Gameworks Tempe
From toddlers to teenagers, this is a favorite destination, and parents appreciate the quality of supervision the staff provides. It's not just video games, and it's not just for the kids: The whole family can participate in virt... go.com
Golfland-sunsplash
Experience Arizona's premiere destination for family fun and waterpark adventure. Enjoy mini-golf, racecars, lazer tag, bumper boats and 200+ video game arcade at Golfland. Escape the heat and cool off at Sunsplash's wa... visitphoenix.com
Wet 'N' Wild Phoenix
Set on 35 acres in North Phoenix the Adobe Dam Regional Park on Pinnacle Peak Road, near I-17, the Wet 'n' Wild water park is the newest and largest theme park in Arizona and features Maximum Velocity - the world's firs... visitphoenix.com
Water World Safari
Thrill to the Zambezi River or the screaming six-story Kilimanjaro Speed Slides. For those not quite ready for mytravelguide.com
Mccormick-stillman Railroad Park
For your youngest railroad enthusiasts, this park has what you"re looking for - an exact replica of a Colorado narrow-gauge railroad on a one-mile track where riders can hop on the old-timey train for a chug through the... grandparents.com
Adobe Western Railroad
Free 30 minute miniature train ride. Free rides on four different 30-minute routes are offered every Sunday between noon and 5 p.m. The last train leaves the station at 4:45 p.m. Although the rides are free, your generous d... trekaroo.com