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Paradise Valley Park

4.4★ · 1788 Google ratings · Phoenix, Arizona

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✓ Splash pad✓ Shade✓ Restrooms✓ Step-free✓ Parking
At a glance

What visitors report about Paradise Valley Park

Shade
Shade reportedBased on visitor reports · 2016–2026
Restrooms
Yes · often seasonal
Water play
Splash pad on siteBased on visitor reports · 2016–2026
Access
Step-free entrance
Parking
On-site parking
Crowds
Quietest Mon 8am · busiest Tue evening
Size
About 4,600 sq ft · bigger than 38% of the ones we measured

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The site plan

Map of Paradise Valley Park

Illustrated map of Paradise Valley Park
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1Play area (2 on site)2Restroomsabout 250 ft from the play area3Parkingabout 300 ft from the play area4Picnic tablesabout 150 ft from the play area5Covered shelterabout 150 ft from the play area6BBQ grillabout 250 ft from the play area
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
Good for hot days
Splash pad on site, with some reported shade.
Based on visitor reports · 2016–2026
Excellent for older kids and skaters
The skate park is highly rated by beginners through advanced skaters and offers varied terrain for multiple wheeled sports.
Equipment wear reported
Some visitors report worn or dated equipment.
Mentioned by 6 visitors · 2016–2026
Visit in evening for best experience
The park is most enjoyable and peaceful after 7pm when drums and community gatherings occur.
Arrive early to avoid crowds
The park becomes unexpectedly crowded or closed at unpredictable times, so early arrival improves your chances of accessing desired areas.
Bring water and sun protection
The playground slides sit in direct sun and burn legs even at 11am, and shade is limited in.
Check playground condition before visiting
Parts of the play structure have been broken and chained off for years, and concrete seating areas show deterioration.

Distilled from 100 visitor reviews.

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

📍 17642 N 40th St, Phoenix, AZ 85032
🅿 On-site parking (official listing)
🚻 Bathrooms about 300 ft from the play area
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Nearby

Nearby playgrounds

1.3 miles away · Better for toddlers
Questions

Parent FAQs

Does Paradise Valley 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 Paradise Valley Park?
Visitors specifically mention shade: trees, sails or covered seating.
Does Paradise Valley Park have a splash pad?
Yes. Visitors describe built water play on site. Splash pads in the Phoenix area typically run late May to early September.
When is Paradise Valley Park least busy?
Based on Google visit patterns, the quietest daytime hour is Monday around 8am.
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Aerial photo of Paradise Valley Park

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