Phoenix Zoo
The Phoenix Zoo is one of America's most successful, privately-owned, nonprofit zoological parks. It began as the vision of one person, Robert E. Maytag, who worked tirelessly to rally community support on behalf of the Z... famplosion.com
Papago Park, Phoenix, Arizona
A large oasis amid the sprawling city, Papago Park is to Phoenix what Central Park is to New York. Its distinctive red sandstone buttes and reflective lakes around the zoo are all trademark features of Papago Park. This sceni... trails.com
Camelback Mountain: Cholla Trail, Scottsdale, Arizona
Camelback Mountain is the tallest point in the city of Phoenix. From the 2,704-foot summit of Camelback, hikers command an impressive 360- degree panorama of the city and surrounding mountain ranges. The Cholla Trail offers h... trails.com
South Mountain Park
This 16,000-acre expanse may be the largest municipal park in the country, but you won"t find any softball fields or grassy concert venues here. Thanks to mile after mile of secluded Sonoran Desert scenery, visitors... travelandleisure.com
Desert Botanical Garden
Nestled amid the red buttes of Papago Park, the Desert Botanical Garden hosts one of the world?s finest collections of desert plants. This one-of-a-kind museum showcases acres of beautiful outdoor exhibits. Home... wildlifeviewingareas.com
Piestewa Peak
The City of Phoenix estimates that this summit"s trail is one of the most heavily used in the country; it draws an estimated 4,000 to 10,000 hikers per week. True, the upper reaches of the peak sometimes get crowded... travelandleisure.com
Margaret T. Hance Park
This no-fee inner-city park offers a grassy area for picnics, a playground area, restrooms, sand volleyball pits and a full lighting system. This facility is frequently used for a variety of activities and events such ... mytravelguide.com
South Mountain Trails (Desert Classic Trail), Phoenix, Arizona
At 16,500 acres, Phoenix?s South Mountain Park is the largest municipal park in the world. South Mountain itself stretches several miles along the southernmost reaches of the city, and separates new housing to the south from ... trails.com
The Phoenix Rock Gym
Indoors at the Phoenix Rock Gym. Explore our thirty foot high walls with over 12,000 sq. ft. of climbing surface. No experience is necessary. Even if you've never touched a rope in your life we will teach you the... healthclubdirectory.com
Steele Indian School Park
The Circle of Life The Circle of Life lies at the heart of the 75-acre park. This wide circular walkway encompasses the three historic buildings remaining on site from the old Phoenix Indian School. In the center of this ... famplosion.com
Tempe Town Lake
Tempe Town Lake offers an opportunity to get back to nature without leaving the Phoenix metropolitan area. Just minutes from Sky Harbor Airport off the 202 Freeway, Town Lake is a phenomenal setting for recreation, new bus... anglerweb.com
Piestewa Peak: Summit Trail, Phoenix, Arizona
For decades, Piestewa Peak (formerly Squaw Peak) Summit Trail 300 has carried the title of Phoenix?s most popular hiking trail. More people trample this well-trodden path up magnificent Piestewa Peak than any other trail in t... trails.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
Tonto National Forest
Snuggled along the crest of the Mogollon Rim and stretching 90 miles south, the Tonto National Forest spreads over a spectacular 2.9 millon acres of pine and cactus country just northwest of Phoenix, Arizona. To the north along the Rim...
Estrella
The best place to begin this ride is the trailhead at the south side of the rodeo arena parking lot. Head down the Rock Knob Buggy Trail, a very smooth dirt road that soon bisects the nearby mountains. After the first two ... dirtworld.com
Horseshoe Reservoir
Horseshoe Dam and reservoir are features of the Salt River Project. The recreation site is available for camping (14 units), camp trailers, picnicking, fishing and boating. Like Bartlett, it is open year-round.Boating and fishing at Ho...
Apache Palms R.v. Park
In the heart of the Valley of the Sun. Ride Metro Light Rail to renowned museums, theaters, restaurants, and sports venues from the nearby station. This small, immaculate RV park will greet you with a friendly, help... gocampingamerica.com