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Cole Park
4.5★ · 164 Google ratings · Tempe, Arizona
✓ Toddlers✓ Shade✓ Step-free
At a glance
What visitors report about Cole Park
Age
Toddlers + young kidsBased on visitor reports · 2015–2026
Shade
Shade reportedBased on visitor reports · 2015–2026
Crowds
Quietest Thu 2pm · busiest Sat morning
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 · 2015–2026
Ideal for hot Arizona days
Abundant mature shade trees make this one of the shadiest parks in the Phoenix area for escaping heat.
Good for younger children
The covered playground is small enough to supervise easily and includes baby swings and age-appropriate equipment.
Check irrigation schedule first
The central grass area floods during irrigation cycles and becomes muddy or impassable for days after.
Bring bathroom supplies
There are no public restrooms, so plan a bathroom visit before arriving with young children.
Watch for unleashed dogs
Many people bring dogs off-leash; keep your dog leashed to avoid potential conflicts.
Distilled from 71 visitor reviews.
Crowds
When it gets busy
Visit patterns are fairly even through the week.
QuietBusy
From Google visit patterns, 8am to 7pm.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 2000 E Carson Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282
Nearby
Nearby playgrounds
1,000 ft away · More shade
0.9 miles away · More shade
Questions
Parent FAQs
Is there shade at Cole Park?
Visitors specifically mention shade: trees, sails or covered seating.
Is Cole Park good for toddlers?
Yes. Visitors mention equipment suited to under-5s. Based on visitor reports · 2015–2026
When is Cole Park least busy?
Based on Google visit patterns, the quietest daytime hour is Thursday around 2pm.
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How we know this. Place details from the public Google business listing; facilities inferred from 71 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