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Arcadia Park

4.4★ · 457 Google ratings · Phoenix, Arizona

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✓ Toddlers✓ Shade✓ Restrooms✓ Step-free✓ Parking
At a glance

What visitors report about Arcadia Park

Age
Toddlers + young kidsMentioned by 5 visitors · 2016–2026
Shade
Shade reportedMentioned by 7 visitors · 2016–2026
Restrooms
Yes · often seasonal
Access
Step-free entrance
Parking
On-site parking
Crowds
Quietest Tue 8am · busiest Sun morning
Size
About 14,100 sq ft · bigger than 93% of the ones we measured

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The site plan

Map of Arcadia Park

Illustrated map of Arcadia Park
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1Play area2Restroomsabout 100 ft from the play area3Parkingabout 200 ft from the play area4Picnic tablesabout 100 ft from the play area5Covered shelter (6 on site)6Drinking fountainabout 100 ft from the play area7BBQ grillabout 100 ft from the play area
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Guide

Good to know

Good for a picnic
Picnic facilities on site, with room to sit and eat near the play area.
Official listing
Works well for younger kids
Visitors report equipment suited to under-5s.
Mentioned by 5 visitors · 2016–2026
Excellent for bike learning and field sports
Large open grassy areas make this ideal for teaching kids to ride bikes or playing field sports like soccer.
Nearby food and drinks convenient
Smoothie King, Starbucks, and yogurt shops are steps away, perfect for quick refreshments before or after play.
Arrive early on weekends
Parking fills up quickly, especially during organized sporting activities and events held at the park.
Come in cooler months or early morning
Unshaded slides become too hot to use in Phoenix heat, and the park has minimal tree coverage overall.
Watch handrail gaps closely with toddlers
The playground has gaps in handrails large enough for small children to step through and fall.

Distilled from 100 visitor reviews.

Crowds

When it gets busy

Visit patterns are fairly even through the week.

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From Google visit patterns, 8am to 7pm.

Practical

Plan your visit

📍 3402 N 56th St, Phoenix, AZ 85018
🅿 On-site parking (official listing)
🚻 Bathrooms about 100 ft from the play area
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Nearby

Nearby playgrounds

0.3 miles away · More shade
1.2 miles away · Has a splash pad
1.2 miles away · More shade
Questions

Parent FAQs

Does Arcadia Park have restrooms?
Yes. Public restrooms are on the official Google listing. Park restrooms are often seasonal, so check before a winter visit.
Is there shade at Arcadia Park?
Visitors specifically mention shade: trees, sails or covered seating.
Is Arcadia Park good for toddlers?
Yes. Visitors mention equipment suited to under-5s. Mentioned by 5 visitors · 2016–2026
When is Arcadia Park least busy?
Based on Google visit patterns, the quietest daytime hour is Tuesday around 8am.
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Aerial photo of Arcadia Park

How we know this. Place details from the public Google business listing; facilities inferred from 100 visitor reviews; playground outlines and amenity positions from OpenStreetMap (ODbL), which is also what the size is measured on; aerial imagery from USGS (2023). Attributes appear only when the evidence clears our confidence bar, and review text is never republished. The unedited aerial shows tree cover, which is our second check on shade. Read the method · Report a mistake