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1. Anthem Community Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Anthem Community Park
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2. Arcadia Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Arcadia Park
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3. Buffalo Ridge Park

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Buffalo Ridge Park
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4. Cashman Park

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Cashman Park
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5. Civic Space Park

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Civic Space Park
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6. Desert Foothills Park

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Desert Foothills Park
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7. Encanto Park

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Encanto Park
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8. Granada Park

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Granada Park
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9. Historic Heritage Square

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Historic Heritage Square
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10. Lookout Mountain Preserve

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Lookout Mountain Preserve
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11. Los Olivos Park

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Los Olivos Park
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12. Moon Valley Park

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Moon Valley Park
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13. Papago Park

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Papago Park
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14. South Mountain Park

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South Mountain Park
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15. Steele Indian School Park

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Steele Indian School Park
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • With so many regional and national parks throughout Arizona, it shouldn’t be much of a surprise that Phoenix is surrounded by plenty of parks itself.
  • Referred often to as the “Valley of the Sun”, Phoenix is warm nearly all year long, offering plenty of sunshine for both children and adults alike to enjoy some time in the parks.

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