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University Park

3.8★ · 204 Google ratings · Phoenix, Arizona

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✓ Toddlers✓ Shade✓ Step-free
At a glance

What visitors report about University Park

Age
Toddlers + young kidsBased on visitor reports · 2013–2026
Shade
Shade reportedBased on visitor reports · 2013–2026
Access
Step-free entrance
Crowds
Quietest Sun 10am · busiest Thu evening
Size
About 5,300 sq ft · bigger than 47% of the ones we measured

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The site plan

Map of University Park

Illustrated map of University Park
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1Play area2Parkingabout 250 ft from the play area3Picnic tablesabout 150 ft from the play area4Covered shelter (9 on site)5Drinking fountainabout 100 ft from the play area
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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 · 2013–2026
Check bathroom availability first
Public restrooms are frequently locked or unavailable after 5pm, creating problems for young children.
Go for the pool in summer
The free or low-cost children's pool is well-maintained with lifeguards and separate shallow areas with water features.
Avoid after dark
Safety concerns increase significantly in evening hours due to activity in the park that makes families uncomfortable.
Bring your own water
No public drinking water fountains are available in the park.

Distilled from 89 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

📍 1002 W Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85007
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Nearby

Nearby playgrounds

0.3 miles away · More shade
0.7 miles away · More shade
0.7 miles away · Has restrooms
Questions

Parent FAQs

Is there shade at University Park?
Visitors specifically mention shade: trees, sails or covered seating.
Is University Park good for toddlers?
Yes. Visitors mention equipment suited to under-5s. Based on visitor reports · 2013–2026
When is University Park least busy?
Based on Google visit patterns, the quietest daytime hour is Sunday around 10am.
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Aerial photo of University Park

How we know this. Place details from the public Google business listing; facilities inferred from 89 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