Ball field, Picnic Area, Playground, Restrooms, Swimming
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For over 7 years, we at Tinkergarten have been on a mission to spread a love of learning and nature throughout the country by offering play-based learning to kids in community parks. Join us by signing up your kids, ages 6 months to 8 years, to join in discovery-based learning. Our outdoor classes are designed to engage and inspire kids in building skill sets around empathy, collaboration, creativity, persistence, and problem solving. Our Fall session starts now. Join the movement of thousands of families learning outside together and enjoy some well-spent time with your kids.
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Arizona’s Best Care for Kids Phoenix Children’s growing presence across the Valley means that the best care for your kids is more convenient and accessible than ever. Our high quality care and exceptional outcomes have been recognized for the sixth consecutive year by U.S. News & World Report as Arizona’s only Best Children’s Hospital, now ranked in 10 out of 10 specialties.
From well-checks to difficult-to-find specialty care, the Phoenix Children’s system of care has your family covered with the state’s largest group of pediatricians and pediatric specialists in locations across the Valley. |
Year-round indoor pool
Lap swimming
Admission fees: 12 & younger- $3; 13 & older- $4
Hours:
Monday-Thursday 7-10 a.m.; 11:30-1:30 p.m.; 4:30-8 p.m.
Friday 7-9 a.m.
Saturday 8-11 a.m.
Sunday None
Open swim
Admission fees:12 & younger- $3; 13 & older- $4
Hours:
Monday-Thursday 11:30-1:30 p.m.
Waves
Admission fees: 2-12 years- $5; 13+ years- $7
Hours:
Saturday & Sunday 1-5 p.m.*
*daily waves begin May 23
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Admission fees:
Ages 17 & younger: $1
Ages 18 & older: $3
Seasonal hours:
Monday-Friday 12-4 p.m.
Saturday 11-4 p.m.
Sunday Closed
Sea Life Arizona features a 161,000-gallon ocean-view tank with an underwater tunnel. This aquarium targets kids 12 and younger with eye-level views of sea turtles, sharks, cownose stingrays, jellyfish, clownfish, angel fish and more. They offer birthday packages for ages 4-12 that include a host, decorated party room, admission for 15-20 guests and goody bags. The birthday boy/girl also gets an annual pass to the aquarium. The $400 deluxe party includes a supervised craft, under-the-sea party games and a pirate or mermaid party host.
Details: 5000 S. Arizona Mills Circle, Tempe. Birthday parties $275-$400. 480-478-7598, visitsealife.com/arizona.
Founders’ Park is located directly across the street from Town Hall in the heart of Queen Creek. This neighborhood park features the following amenities:
- One lighted softball field
- One lighted multi-purpose field
- Two lighted basketball courts
- Lighted skate park
- Splash pad
- Playground
- Four picnic ramadas
- Horseshoe pits
- Community Center
- Total Acreage: 11.5 acres
Admission fees:
Children (2-17 years) $1
Adult (18-54 years) $2.25
Senior (55 years & older) $1.25
Seasonal Hours
May 28 – July 19
Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
(Free Swim on Tuesdays from 6-8 p.m.)
($1 Family Night on Thursdays from 6-8 p.m.)
Friday 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sunday Noon-6 p.m.
Ball field (lit), Basketball (lit), Picnic Area, Playground, Restrooms, Soccer, Tennis (lit), Softball, Volleyball (sand, lit)
This entertainment center has locations across the valley from Ikea in Tempe and another coming soon in Avondale. The complex offers bowling, billiards, laser tag, gravity ropes and an arcade. They also offer several birthday packages that include a party host, decorations, soft drinks and either pizza or hot dogs and junior burgers.
Details: 8545 S. Emerald Drive, Tempe. Birthday packages $13.95-$19.95 per person (10 minimum). 480-753-1200, mainevent.com.
Hours: open daily at 10 AM
Features fully covered with in-ground pop up water fountains and chairs for seating.
At Jungle Roots Children’s Dentistry we strive to provide the highest comprehensive children’s dental care in a unique, fun-filled environment staffed by a team of caring, energetic professionals. We believe the establishment of a “dental home” at an early age is the key to a lifetime of positive visits to the dentist. At Jungle Roots Children’s Dentistry we are proud to turn your child’s dental visit into a jungle themed adventure that is fun-filled. Dr. John Culp is a board certified specialist in children’s dentistry. He is an expert in alleviating patient anxiety. He specializes in calming techniques that help ensure that patients remain relaxed during their visit. As a parent of three young sons, Dr. Culp understands and has great compassion for children. At Jungle Roots Children’s Dentistry we aim to turn every visit to our office into a fun-filled educational safari for all. Now with offices in Gilbert and Phoenix, you can conveniently find a Jungle Roots location near you!
**Please Note** – Various areas of the playground will be closed for construction August 10 – September 25.
Visit Mesa’s Riverview Park. After a major renovation project, Riverview is now home to the Cubs Spring Training Facility, Sloan Park, and the park itself has been transformed into a premier recreation destination. Located at the northwest corner of Dobson and Rio Salado Parkway, Riverview is home to:
- Sloan Park, the new Spring Training home of the Chicago Cubs.
- Urban Fishing Lake
- Spray ground with multiple water features. Open 7 days a week from 10am-10pm.
- Playground extraordinaire including:
- 50 foot tall Genesis climbing tower
- 60 foot long caterpillare mesh rope climbing structure
- 2 playground clusters for ages 2-5, 6-12 and above
- Shaded picnic areas with tables
- Reservable ramadas – Reservations (480)-644-4271
- Miles of accessible sidewalks
- Display fountain
- Open play areas
- Restrooms
Seasonal hours: May 23- July 26
Monday- Thursday 1-5:30 p.m.
Friday 1-7 p.m.
Saturday 1-6 p.m.
Admission fees:
Ages 17 & younger: $2 (children under 6 months: Free)
Ages 18 & older: $4
This hands-on children’s art and discovery museum (formerly the Arizona Museum for Youth) hosts “Art Studio” birthday parties for up to 10 kids and 10 adults that include museum admission, a hands-on, age-appropriate art activity with museum staff and a party host. Food and decorations are not provided. Parties are offered only on weekends, and reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance.
Details: 150 W. Pepper Place, Mesa. Birthday packages $225-$250. 480-644-3690,ideamuseum.org.
On-sight farmer’s market on Thursday from 2pm-6pm and Friday from 7:30am-noon. Home to over 100 happy free-range chickens and bees to assure the vegetable crops pollinate.