Top Rated Parks to Visit in Phoenix

"If you love to learn about trains, or you just enjoy riding them, you'll want to check out McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park. It features concessions, model railroads, and even miniature train rides. The railroad museum helps you learn about the history of the early transportation that changed the West."

"Fowler McCormick, John D. Rockefeller’s grandson, donated 100 acres from his ranch to the city of Scottsdale. The area was turned into a railroad park, and donations and support from volunteers and the US Marines made the park into what it is now. It officially opened in 1975."

"Boasting breathtaking scenic views of the monumental red sandstone formations, Papago Park truly should not be missed when in Phoenix. Here you can wander around Hole in the Rock and Hunt’s Tomb, a white pyramid at the top of one of the hills here, and a historical formation which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Visitors can easily climb the sandstone to get a view of the skyline of Downtown Phoenix, and the rocks also provide a perfect spot in which to bask in the vivid colors of a glorious Arizona sunset."

"You can see a couple of exhibitions at Arizona Heritage Center at Papago Park, where Museum Day hours are 10 a.m."

"South Mountain Park is totally free to visit and offers amazing views of the city and surrounding landscapes. This is a large city park that spans over 16,000 acres in size and features desert mountain terrain. Come here to hike or bike early in the morning to beat the summer heat."

"You can start your Phoenix Vacation by exploring the South Mountain Park with its variety of flora and fauna. It is also the home of the chuckwalla specie, a rare form of lizard. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the Phoenix at the lookout point at 1,000 above the desert floor."