1Play area2Parkingabout 450 ft from the play area3Picnic tablesabout 100 ft from the play area4Covered shelter (2 on site)5Drinking fountainabout 100 ft from the play area6BBQ grillabout 100 ft from the play area
Drawn from aerial imagery, showing the real layout.
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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 · 2013–2025
Best for ages 2-5
The playground equipment suits toddlers and preschoolers with sand and rubber flooring in the play area.
Good for open-field activities
The large grass area works well for soccer, kite-flying, baseball practice, and picnics with clear sightlines.
Bring your own bathroom supplies
The park has no restrooms, only a portable toilet, so plan accordingly or live nearby.
Go on hot days
Sun sails shade the equipment and prevent overheating, making midday play more comfortable than typical Phoenix parks.
Watch for unleashed dogs
Despite a leash law, some owners let dogs run free, which may frighten young or dog-sensitive children.
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How we know this. Place details from the public Google business listing; facilities inferred from 33 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
