Located at the Scottsdale Ranch Park & Tennis Center, Desert Garden Park is a botanical park designed to educate the public about the local desert geology. The Garden Park encompasses three sections : hummingbird nesting area, a saguaro and bat sanctuary and a butterfly garden. The elements of the park give an insight into the McDowell mountain terrain and surrounding Sonoran wildlife. Free entry make this an interesting place to spend time while in the city.
Aztec Park
Aztec Park is a community park conveniently located in North Scottsdale between Goddard School and Cheyenne Elementary School. The park offers great recreational facilities and includes baseball fields, basketball courts, volleyball courts, tennis courts and a playground. The playground is open to public but get here early for a spot on the courts. Park closes at 10.30p.
Enjoy a game of soccer or basketball while enjoying the Arizonian weather and skies at Grayhawk Park. Join in the game or just relax under the ramada at this 13-acre (5.26-hectare) wide park where there is something for everyone. With baseball fields, basketball courts, tennis courts, volleyball courts and soccer fields, Grayhawk has everything to keep the community active. Flanked by Grayhawk Elementary School on one side and El Dorado Private School on the other, the park is popular among kids in the area, so come early for a spot on the fields.
Set across 30 acres (12.14 hectares), Mountain View Park is a hub of the community. The community center features two activity rooms, a kitchen, and a stage that can be rented for private functions. The park can accommodate around 200 guests outside and 400 inside and is a perfect spot for your family reunion or even a team-building outing. A full-size basketball court, three soccer fields, and a sand volleyball court are a few other amenities. Kids enjoy the playground and scheduled programs for the fitness needs of children between 12-17.
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Covered in a carpet of carefully mowed grass, Agua Linda Park is a true verdant refuge. Lined with a number of benches that are shaded with towering trees, this place is perfect for a picnic with your family or even for those seeking solitude. There is a play area for children, and the park is also home to a basketball court. Sand volleyball court and spray poles are other features of the park.
