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G.R. Herberger Park 4.5★ · 315 Google ratings · Phoenix, Arizona
✓ Shade✓ Restrooms✓ Step-free✓ Parking
At a glance
What visitors report about G.R. Herberger Park Shade
Shade reported Based on visitor reports · 2016–2026
Restrooms
Yes · often seasonal
Crowds
Quietest Mon 2pm · busiest Tue evening
Shown only when the evidence clears our bar. How we know this .
The site plan
Map of G.R. Herberger Park Drawn from aerial imagery, showing the real layout. Guide
Good to know Good for a picnic
Picnic facilities on site, with room to sit and eat near the play area.
Official listing
Equipment wear reported
Some visitors report worn or dated equipment.
Mentioned by 6 visitors · 2016–2026
Arrive early for pickleball
Morning players start around 7:30am with 20+ people waiting by 9am on busy days.
Skip evening play without headlights
Court lighting is consistently poor, making night pickleball and tennis difficult despite overhead lights.
Plan for a long walk from parking
The parking lot is far from courts and restrooms, requiring substantial walking with young children.
Bring water and picnic supplies
The park offers shaded ramadas, picnic tables, and a peaceful canal setting perfect for a longer visit.
Expect crowds but friendly players
Pickleball courts draw 10-20 waiting players regularly, but most reviewers report welcoming attitudes toward new players.
Distilled from 100 visitor reviews.
Crowds
When it gets busy Visit patterns are fairly even through the week.
Quiet Busy
From Google visit patterns, 8am to 7pm.
Practical
Plan your visit 📍 5802 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018
🅿 On-site parking (official listing)
Nearby
Nearby playgrounds 0.3 miles away · Better for toddlers
1.0 miles away · Better for toddlers
1.1 miles away · More shade
Questions
Parent FAQs Does G.R. Herberger 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 G.R. Herberger Park? Visitors specifically mention shade: trees, sails or covered seating.
When is G.R. Herberger Park least busy? Based on Google visit patterns, the quietest daytime hour is Monday around 2pm.
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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
