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Clark Park

4.2★ · 194 Google ratings · Tempe, Arizona

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Toddlers Shade Restrooms Step-free Parking
At a glance
Age
Toddlers + young kidsBased on visitor reports
Shade
Shade reportedBased on visitor reports
Restrooms
Yes · often seasonalFrom the official listing
Access
Step-free entranceFrom the official listing
Parking
On-site parkingFrom the official listing
Crowds
Quietest Tue 8am · busiest Thu eveningFrom Google visit patterns
Size
≈470 m² · larger than 45%Measured on OpenStreetMap

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Map of Clark Park
Aerial view of Clark Park
Play area outlined in green (OpenStreetMap); ground is public-domain federal aerial photography. USGS NAIP 2023.
Guide

Good to know

Good for a picnic
Picnic facilities on site — 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
Best for toddlers and younger kids
The recently updated playground features age-appropriate equipment including safe slides, tunnels, musical instruments, and accessible swings.
Visit on Saturday mornings
The farmers market runs Saturdays and provides a pleasant community atmosphere alongside playground access.
Great for multi-activity family visits
Beyond the playground, the park offers a dog park, basketball and volleyball courts, picnic areas, and community garden.
Arrive early on weekends
Parking is limited with a single row of diagonal spaces, and the park gets busy on weekend mornings.
Plan visits during daytime hours
Evening maintenance and security concerns are inconsistent; one reviewer reported no lights at night during summer.

Distilled from 100 visitor reviews. We count and rephrase — review text is never republished.

Crowds

When it gets busy

Weekday mornings are generally quiet; weekend afternoons get busiest.

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From Google visit patterns, 8am to 7pm.

Practical

Plan your visit

📍 1730 S Roosevelt St, Tempe, AZ 85281
🅿 On-site parking (official listing)
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Nearby

Nearby playgrounds

1.1 km away · More shade
1.2 km away · More shade
1.4 km away · More shade
Questions

Parent FAQs

Does Clark 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 Clark Park?
Visitors specifically mention shade — trees, sails or covered seating.
Is Clark Park good for toddlers?
Yes — visitors mention equipment suited to under-5s. Based on visitor reports
When is Clark Park least busy?
Based on Google visit patterns, the quietest daytime hour is Tuesday around 8am.
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How we know this. Place details from the public Google business listing; facilities inferred from 100 visitor reviews; amenity positions from OpenStreetMap; 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 — our second check on shade. Read the method · Report a mistake