Quick Summary: 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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1. Anthem Community Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Arcadia Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Buffalo Ridge Park

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4. Cashman Park

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5. Civic Space Park

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6. Desert Foothills Park

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7. Encanto Park

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8. Granada Park

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9. Historic Heritage Square

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10. Lookout Mountain Preserve

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11. Los Olivos Park

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12. Moon Valley Park

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13. Papago Park

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14. South Mountain Park

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15. Steele Indian School Park

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