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Smith Park

4.1★ · 119 Google ratings · Phoenix, Arizona

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At a glance
Shade
Little shade reportedBased on visitor reports
Access
Step-free entranceFrom the official listing
Crowds
Quietest Fri 2pm · busiest Tue eveningFrom Google visit patterns
Size
≈860 m² · larger than 78%Measured on OpenStreetMap

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Map of Smith Park
Aerial view of Smith 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
Visit during daylight hours
One reviewer warned against visiting after dark due to safety concerns, while daytime visitors consistently reported feeling safe.
Good for organized sports
The park has basketball courts, volleyball area, and a large field suitable for soccer or baseball.
Little shade reported
Bring sun cover on bright days.
Based on visitor reports
Arrive early for parking
Street parking is limited, so plan to get there before peak times.
Bring water on hot days
The park has minimal shade and reviewers noted a lack of trees and ramadas.
Plan bathroom stops carefully
Bathrooms exist but one reviewer reported they were unavailable, so confirm access before arriving with young children.

Distilled from 81 visitor reviews. We count and rephrase — review text is never republished.

Crowds

When it gets busy

Visit patterns are fairly even through the week.

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From Google visit patterns, 8am to 7pm.

Practical

Plan your visit

📍 4030 W Sherman St, Phoenix, AZ 85009
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Nearby

Nearby playgrounds

1.4 km away · Has restrooms
2.3 km away
2.4 km away · More shade
Questions

Parent FAQs

Is there shade at Smith Park?
Visitors report a lack of shade; plan sun protection for summer visits.
When is Smith Park least busy?
Based on Google visit patterns, the quietest daytime hour is Friday around 2pm.
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How we know this. Place details from the public Google business listing; facilities inferred from 81 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