Outdoor Activities In Phoenix
Phoenix Zoo
★4.5 (21138)125 acres of animal exhibits, including a children's area & petting zoo, plus a narrated tram ride.
455 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008, United States
Desert Botanical Garden
★4.8 (19092)Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library.
1201 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008, United States
Papago Park
★4.7 (12188)Expansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation. · Dogs allowed
625 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008, United States
South Mountain Park and Preserve
★4.8 (9849)16,000-acre area with many trails, wildlife & a drivable road to a lookout with sweeping city views.
10919 S Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85042, United States
Musical Instrument Museum
★4.9 (8576)Expansive display of instruments from roughly 200 countries, including some that guests can try out.
4725 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85050, United States
Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch
★4.8 (6602)Expansive natural area with 7 ponds & hiking trails, plus an observatory.& dinosaur-bone dig site. · Dogs allowed
2757 E Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234, United States
Encanto Park
★4.6 (6365)Big outdoor recreation spot with a fishing pond, 2 golf courses, a swimming pool & ball fields. · Dogs allowed
2605 N 15th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007, United States
Golfland Sunsplash
★4.3 (6308)Amusement chain outpost featuring mini golf & an arcade, plus waterslides & laser tag.
155 W Hampton Ave, Mesa, AZ 85210, United States
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
★4.8 (6183)Complex with miniature train rides, jungle gyms & a 10,000-sq.-ft. model railroad display. · Dogs allowed
7301 E Indian Bend Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85250, United States
Phoenix Mountains Preserve
★4.8 (6015)Group of parks with mountain & desert hiking trails, plus an abundance of cacti & native wildlife. · Dogs allowed
2701 Piestewa Peak Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85016, United States
Children’s Museum of Phoenix
★4.6 (5253)Expansive museum with more than 300 interactive play areas for kids aged 10 & under.
215 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85034, United States
The Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix
★4.5 (4941)3.5-acre Japanese stroll garden with a tea garden, a teahouse, a 12-foot waterfall & a koi pond.
1125 N 3rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, United States
Heard Museum
★4.7 (4929)Exhibits devoted to Native American civilizations, including a big collection of Southwestern art.
2301 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004, United States
Riverview Park
★4.7 (4858)Extensive play area in a public park with climbing structures, shaded picnic areas & a splash pad. · Dogs allowed
2100 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Mesa, AZ 85201, United States
Pioneer Park
★4.5 (4573)18-acre community park offering volleyball, basketball, covered picnic areas & a playground. · Dogs allowed
526 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85203, United States
Rio Salado Park
★4.6 (3263)This former industrial area is now a desert river habitat with hiking trails & 200+ bird species. · Dogs allowed
80 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85281, United States
Desert Breeze Park
★4.7 (3176)This large public park offers a lake, splash pad, sport courts & fields, paths & a playground. · Dogs allowed
660 North Desert Breeze Blvd E, Chandler, AZ 85226, United States
Roadrunner Park
★4.5 (2831)Wide-open area that's home to games including baseball, soccer & tennis plus a farmer's market. · Dogs allowed
3502 E Cactus Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032, United States
Enchanted Island Amusement Park
★4.3 (2782)Theme park offering games, a carousel, a train ride, pedal boats & a splash pad all aimed at kids.
1202 W Encanto Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85007, United States
Echo Canyon Trailhead
★4.9 (2388)Trailhead featuring a parking lot, restrooms & the start of a trail leading up Camelback Mountain.
E McDonald Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85018, United States
Cortez Park
★3.8 (2175)3-acre green space with sports fields, a picnic table & a fish-stocked lake that's open to swimmers. · Dogs allowed
3434 W Dunlap Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85051, United States
K1 Speed - Indoor Go Karts, Corporate Event Venue, Team Building Activities
★4.3 (2174)Chain of indoor racing centers featuring electric go-karting for all skill levels, plus food.
2501 E Magnolia St, Phoenix, AZ 85034, United States
Arizona Falls
★4.4 (1691)Restored hydroelectric plant & gathering place with waterfalls, a shaded viewing room & footbridge.
5802 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018, United States
Water Users Recreation Site
★4.8 (1587)Tonto Basin, AZ 85553, United States
Arizona Capitol Museum
★4.5 (1431)Restored circa-1901 capitol now offers a peek into old statehouse chambers & the governor's office.
1700 W Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85007, United States
Granada Park
★4.6 (1361)An ample green space with a playground, paths, picnic facilities, a multiuse field, tennis & lake. · Dogs allowed
6505 N 20th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016, United States
Segway of Scottsdale Tours
★4.9 (1286)7330 E Earll Dr Suite #R, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, United States
Stellar Adventures (Office Only)
★5.0 (1257)3102 S Roosevelt St, Tempe, AZ 85282, United States
Moon Valley Park
★4.6 (1027)· Dogs allowed
502 W Coral Gables Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85023, United States
S'edav Va'aki Museum (formerly Pueblo Grande Museum)
★4.6 (993)Pre-Columbian site inhabited by Hohokam people, with trails passing the village & irrigation canals.
4619 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85034, United States
Heritage & Science Park/Historic Heritage Square
★4.6 (911)A collection of historic homes & buildings, with history & science museums, plus restaurants.
113 N 6th St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, United States
REI Co-op Adventure Center Arizona
★4.9 (837)17465 N 93rd St, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, United States
Dreamy Draw Recreation Area
★4.7 (828)Expansive public park with miles of hiking & biking trails winding through rocky desert terrain. · Dogs allowed
2421 E Northern Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85020, United States
Civic Space Park
★4.4 (772)Designed with sustainable elements, this open, grassy park features a large contemporary sculpture. · Dogs allowed
424 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004, United States
Cactus Park
★4.3 (689)Sports & play destination offering soccer & baseball fields, a swimming pool & picnic area. · Dogs allowed
3801 W Cactus Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85029, United States
Highline Park
★4.2 (529)· Dogs allowed
1346 E South Mountain Ave Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85042, United States
Coyote Basin Park
★4.4 (502)· Dogs allowed
2730 E Beardsley Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85050, United States
Sun Ray Park
★4.5 (483)· Dogs allowed
4059 E Ray Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85044, United States
Desert Star Park
★4.1 (483)· Dogs allowed
8550 W Encanto Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85037, United States
Christy Cove Park
★4.5 (475)· Dogs allowed
2352 E Christy Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85028, United States
Altadena Park
★4.4 (460)· Dogs allowed
3711 E Altadena Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85028, United States
Acacia Park
★4.4 (438)· Dogs allowed
2944 W Hearn Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85053, United States
Cave Creek Park - Thunderbird
★4.0 (432)· Dogs allowed
13670 N 23rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85029, United States
Sweetwater Park
★4.3 (383)This park features lighted athletic fields & courts plus a recreation building & exercise course. · Dogs allowed
13230 N 44th St, Phoenix, AZ 85032, United States
Laveen Village Park
★4.4 (371)· Dogs allowed
3146 W Vineyard Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85041, United States
Santa Maria Park
★4.4 (354)· Dogs allowed
3425 S 71st Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85043, United States
South Mountain Environmental Education Center
★4.7 (326)10409 S Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85042, United States
Base & Meridian Wildlife Area
★4.3 (319)S Avondale Blvd, Avondale, AZ 85323, United States
Barrios Unidos Park
★4.4 (313)Grassy park with a picnic area & a playground, plus a softball field, basketball court & more. · Dogs allowed
1501 E Mohave St, Phoenix, AZ 85034, United States
Verde Park
★4.3 (268)City park with basketball & volleyball courts, plus a playground, BBQ pits & a recreation center. · Dogs allowed
916 E Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85006, United States