The 20 Best Parks in Phoenix, AZ
These are the 20 highest-rated parks we list in Phoenix, AZ, ranked by what visitors actually say about them.
South Mountain Park and Preserve leads, with 4.8 stars from 10,115 reviews; McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park follows at 4.8.
Between them they carry 101,561 Google reviews and average 4.6 stars. We weigh a rating by how many people left it, so a place with a handful of five-star reviews does not leapfrog one that thousands have rated nearly as well.
1.South Mountain Park and Preserve
4.8 · 10,115 reviews · Phoenix
The top pick, holding 4.8 stars across 10,115 reviews. Good for kids and parking on site.
2.McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
4.8 · 7,357 reviews · Phoenix
4.8 stars from 7,357 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Dogs welcome, good for kids and parking on site.
3.Dobbins Lookout
4.8 · 5,713 reviews · Phoenix
4.8 stars from 5,713 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Good for kids, restrooms and parking on site.
4.Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve
4.8 · 2,494 reviews · Phoenix
4.8 stars from 2,494 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Dogs welcome, good for kids and parking on site.
5.Papago Park
4.7 · 12,945 reviews · Phoenix
4.7 stars from 12,945 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Dogs welcome, good for kids and parking on site.
6.Riverview Park
4.7 · 5,319 reviews · Phoenix
4.7 stars from 5,319 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Dogs welcome, good for kids and parking on site.
7.Sahuaro Ranch Park
4.7 · 4,400 reviews · Phoenix
4.7 stars from 4,400 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Dogs welcome, good for kids and parking on site.
8.Desert Breeze Park
4.7 · 3,529 reviews · Phoenix
4.7 stars from 3,529 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Dogs welcome, good for kids and parking on site.
9.Chaparral Park
4.7 · 3,147 reviews · Phoenix
4.7 stars from 3,147 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Dogs welcome, good for kids and parking on site.
10.Rio Vista Community Park
4.7 · 2,438 reviews · Phoenix
4.7 stars from 2,438 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Dogs welcome, good for kids and parking on site.
11.Tempe Beach Park
4.6 · 10,458 reviews · Phoenix
4.6 stars from 10,458 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Dogs welcome, good for kids and parking on site.
12.Butterfly Wonderland
4.6 · 7,544 reviews · Phoenix
4.6 stars from 7,544 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Good for kids, restrooms and parking on site.
13.Encanto Park
4.6 · 7,022 reviews · Phoenix
4.6 stars from 7,022 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Dogs welcome, good for kids and parking on site.
14.Friendship Park
4.6 · 5,208 reviews · Phoenix
4.6 stars from 5,208 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Dogs welcome, good for kids and parking on site.
15.Steele Indian School Park
4.6 · 4,261 reviews · Phoenix
4.6 stars from 4,261 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Dogs welcome, good for kids and parking on site.
16.Glendale Heroes Regional Park
4.6 · 2,351 reviews · Phoenix
4.6 stars from 2,351 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Dogs welcome, good for kids and parking on site.
17.Pioneer Community Park
4.5 · 3,361 reviews · Phoenix
4.5 stars from 3,361 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Dogs welcome, good for kids and parking on site.
18.Tempe Sports Complex
4.5 · 899 reviews · Phoenix
4.5 stars from 899 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list.
19.Arizona Falls
4.4 · 2,095 reviews · Phoenix
4.4 stars from 2,095 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Good for kids, restrooms and parking on site. Open around the clock.
20.Rose Mofford Sports Complex
4.4 · 905 reviews · Phoenix
4.4 stars from 905 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Parking on site.
Common questions
What is the best park in Phoenix, AZ?
South Mountain Park and Preserve ranks first, with 4.8 out of 5 stars from 10,115 Google reviews.
Which parks in Phoenix, AZ allow dogs?
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve, Papago Park, Riverview Park and Sahuaro Ranch Park, among others, are listed as dog-friendly.
Which parks in Phoenix, AZ are good for kids?
South Mountain Park and Preserve, McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, Dobbins Lookout, Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve and Papago Park, among others, are flagged as family-friendly.
Do these parks have restrooms?
3 of the 20 list restrooms on site. Check each place's page before you go, since facilities can close seasonally.
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Rankings come from Google ratings and review counts, and refresh whenever the AllParx directory is updated. Conditions and hours change, so check a place's page before you travel.