Erin Hicks is a photographer with 20 years experience specializing in newborn, maternity, babies, family and children.
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.
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. |
Stella and Dot, an Inc. 500 Fastest-Growing Company, is a San Francisco based boutique-style accessories company offering flexible entrepreneurship for women. Shop our jewelry, host a trunk show, or become a Stylist. Contact me to schedule your Stella & Dot Pop-Up Shop or to learn more about becoming a Stylist.
Newborn, family, seniors, weddings, commercial, lifestyle and stylized photography.
Local East Valley Realtor specializing in VA and military residential needs.
This Chandler park with train and carousel rides hosts birthday party for kids ages 2-10. The Engineer birthday package includes ride bands for nine children and two adults, ice cream, balloons, printable invitations and a party host. Add-ons include pizza, popcorn, juice boxes and wooden train whistles. The park is closed July and August.
Details: 660 N. Desert Breeze Blvd. East, Chandler. Birthday parties $69.95-$99.95 and up. 480-893-6652, desertbreezerr.com.
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.
The melody of motherhood is a song that can be beautifully recorded in the form of a photograph. Not long after your little one no longer requires your sweet lullaby to drift to sleep, they will yearn to hear your sweet song again. Let’s discuss how you can provide your little lamb with beautiful melodies wrapped into beautifully designed portrait art they can play again and again.
Reaj Roberts Photography specializes in natural light, maternity, newborn, and baby photography and is located in Chandler, Arizona serving the entire East Valley and Phoenix metropolitan area.
Daily 5:30 am-10:00 pm
(not affected by Holidays)
Park Amenities
- 1 Lake Area (3.74 acres); Uses Reclaimed Water
- 4 Lighted Ball Fields (2 youth/adult baseball, 1 adult baseball, 1 adult softball)
- 2 Lighted Multi-use Fields
- 1 Lighted Sand Volleyball Court
- 1 lighted Half Basketball Court
- One Amphitheater
- 3 Lighted Full Soccer Fields with soccer goals
- 3 Reservable Ramadas with BBQ Grills
- 1 Restroom Facility
- Shaded Play Structure -Currently closed in preparation for replacement
- Various Benches, Bike Racks, Multi-Use Trails
- Dog park
- Information Kiosk
- Large Grassy Basin Area
- 92 Acre park
Ramada’s/Picnic Tables: Reserving a Ramada
- Left Field Ramada: Medium Ramada with 5 tables and 1 grill. Power available.
- Right Field Ramada: Medium Ramada with 5 tables and 1 grill. Power available.
- Center Field Ramada: Medium Ramada with 6 tables and 1 grill. Power available
Park Hours
Daily 5:30 am-10:00 pm
(Not affected by Holidays)
Park Amenities
- 2 acre Lake; Uses Reclaimed Water
- 1 Lighted Youth/Adult Field
- 4 Lighted Youth Baseball Fields
- 3 Lighted Youth Softball Fields
- 2 Multi-Use Fields
- 2 Lighted Sand Volleyball Courts
- 2 Lighted Basketball Courts
- 2 Lighted Tennis Courts
- 1 Horseshoe Pit
- 2 Tot Lot Play Areas
- 12 Reservable Ramadas with BBQ Grills
- 3 Restroom Facilities
- 5 Drinking Fountains
- Various Bike Racks and Multi-Use Trail
- 41 Acre Park
- McQueen Park Activity Center
Ramada’s/Picnic Tables
- Ash: Small ramada with 3 tables and 1 grill. Power available.
- Oak: Small ramada with 3 tables and 1 grill. Power available.
- Palo Verde: Small ramada with 3 tables and 1 grill. Power available.
- Daisy: Small ramada with 3 tables and 1 grill. Power available.
- Sunflower: Small ramada with 3 tables and 1 grill. Power available.
- Marigold: Small ramada with 3 tables and 1 grill. Power available.
- Ocotillo: Small ramada with 3 tables and 1 grill. Power available.
- Cholla: Small ramada with 3 tables and 1 grill. Power available.
- Saguaro: Small ramada with 3 tables and 1 grill. Power available.
- Eagle’s Nest: Small ramada with 3 tables and 1 grill. Power available.
- Mallard Landing: Small ramada with 3 tables and 1 grill. Power available.
- Heron Haven: Small ramada with 3 tables and 1 grill. Power available.
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!
This venue is filled with inflatable bounce houses. It offers four birthday-party packages for 10-25 kids that include an hour of jump time and 45 minutes in a decorated party room. Add-ons include Cosmic Bounce with glow-in-the-dark accessories, face-painting and balloon animals. It serves Papa John’s pizza and Sidewinders sandwiches and offers custom cakes or cupcakes on request.
Details: Call for open-bounce hours. 1166 S. Gilbert Road, Suite 110, Gilbert. Birthday parties $159-$439. 480-632-9663, bounceu.com.
Seasonal hours
May 28- July 19
Monday – Friday 1-5 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday 8-10 p.m.
(Tuesdays form 8-10 p.m. is $1 Family Night)
Saturday 11-6 p.m.
(Free Swim on Saturdays from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.)
Facility Amenities
- L-Shaped 50-Meter Pool
with Depths of 3-12 Feet - 1-Meter Diving Board
- 3-Meter Diving Board
- Water Slide
- Lazy River
- Family Play Pool,
with Zero-Depth Entry - Toddler Slide
- Turf Areas
- Shade Ramadas
- Pool Furniture
Sunday Noon-6 p.m.
Trails are accessible from 48th St. & Guadalupe and Desert Foothills Parkway & 6th St. Picnic areas and ramadas are vehicle accessible from the other side of the South Mountains at 10919 S. Central Ave.
World’s largest municipal park 16,500 acres featuring city views, petroglyphs, 300 specimens of plant life, rabbits, foxes, coyotes, snakes, lizards and birds. Also, activity complex, Hiking, Riding Trails, Interpretive Center, Lookouts, Museum, Natural Features, Ramada and Picnic Area, Ranger Station, Restrooms
South Mountain became a City of Phoenix park in 1924. Many citizens including Carl Hayden bought 13,000 acres from the Federal Government for $17,000. In 1935 the National Park Service developed a master plan for the park that included riding and hiking trails, picnic areas and overlooks.
The highest point on South Mountain is Mount Suppoa which reaches 2,690 feet. It is not accessible to the public. Dobbin Lookout which is 2,330 feet high is the highest point accessible by trail.
Seasonal hours: May 23- July 26
Monday & Saturday 1-6 p.m.
Tuesday-Friday 1-7 p.m.
Admission fees:
Ages 17 & younger: $2 (children under 6 months: Free)
Ages 18 & older: $4
Seasonal Hours:
May 23- Aug 2
Monday-Sunday Noon-6 p.m.
Admission Fees:
Ages 17 & younger- $1
Ages 18 & older- $2
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
Open Wednesdays from 3:30pm-7pm. One transaction can pay for your purchases from all vendors.
Admission fees:
Children (2-17 years) $1
Adult (18-54 years) $2.25
Senior (55 years & older) $1.25
Seasonal Hours
May 26 – August 11
Monday – Friday 10-5 p.m.
(Free Swim on Wednesdays from 3-5 p.m.)
Saturday 11-6 p.m.
(Saturdays from 4-6 p.m. is $1 Family Night)
Sunday Noon-6 p.m.