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Verde Park 4.3★ · 293 Google ratings · Phoenix, Arizona
✓ Restrooms✓ Step-free
At a glance
Shade
Little shade reported Based on visitor reports
Restrooms
Yes · often seasonalFrom the official listing
Access
Step-free entrance From the official listing
Crowds
Quietest Sun 2pm · busiest Wed afternoonFrom Google visit patterns
Size
≈280 m² · larger than 22%Measured on OpenStreetMap
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Map of Verde Park
25 m USGS NAIP 2023 · play area © OpenStreetMap
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 daytime hours
Morning and early afternoon visits are safest, as multiple reviewers noted concerns about the area after dark and.
Supervise closely and inspect grounds
One child found a pill on the ground that required emergency care, and reviewers reported finding used syringes.
Good for organized community events
The park hosts family events like the annual Turkey Bowl, Mariachi music classes, and other free community programs.
Little shade reported
Bring sun cover on bright days.
Based on visitor reports
Equipment wear reported
Some visitors report worn or dated equipment.
Based on visitor reports
Bring water and check shade
The park has limited tree coverage and some reviewers had to leave due to sun exposure, though water.
Best for older kids and sports
Basketball courts and soccer fields are well-maintained and popular, while the playground equipment variety is limited for younger children.
Distilled from 100 visitor reviews. We count and rephrase — review text is never republished.
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 📍 916 E Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85006
Nearby
Nearby playgrounds 1.1 km away · Has restrooms
Questions
Parent FAQs Does Verde 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 Verde Park? Visitors report a lack of shade; plan sun protection for summer visits.
When is Verde Park least busy? Based on Google visit patterns, the quietest daytime hour is Sunday around 2pm.
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More Phoenix playground lists How we know this. Place details from the public Google business listing; facilities inferred from 100 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
