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Butler Park
4.3★ · 155 Google ratings · Glendale, Arizona
✓ Toddlers✓ Shade✓ Step-free
At a glance
What visitors report about Butler Park
Age
Toddlers + young kidsBased on visitor reports · 2016–2026
Shade
Shade reportedBased on visitor reports · 2016–2026
Crowds
Quietest Wed 10am · busiest Fri evening
Shown only when the evidence clears our bar. How we know this.
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.
Based on visitor reports · 2016–2026
Best for school-age kids and up
The playground has separate equipment for younger and older children, but toddler options are limited.
Park on the street nearby
There is no dedicated parking lot, only street parking in the surrounding neighborhood.
Ideal for a low-key afternoon
The park is consistently described as quiet, peaceful, and rarely crowded regardless of time.
Great for picnics and open play
Ample grass fields, a covered ramada with tables, and a full basketball court make it versatile.
Bring water and a bathroom plan
Human water fountains are sometimes nonfunctional, and there are no public restrooms on site.
Distilled from 55 visitor reviews.
Crowds
When it gets busy
Weekday mornings are generally quiet; weekend afternoons get busiest.
QuietBusy
From Google visit patterns, 8am to 7pm.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 8579 N 57th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85302
Nearby
Nearby playgrounds
0.9 miles away · More shade
Questions
Parent FAQs
Is there shade at Butler Park?
Visitors specifically mention shade: trees, sails or covered seating.
Is Butler Park good for toddlers?
Yes. Visitors mention equipment suited to under-5s. Based on visitor reports · 2016–2026
When is Butler Park least busy?
Based on Google visit patterns, the quietest daytime hour is Wednesday around 10am.
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How we know this. Place details from the public Google business listing; facilities inferred from 55 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