Blog Entry #8

 

My Two Favorite Parks around the Valley

Hello readers, for this blog I would like to share my two favorite parks around the Phoenix area.  If you have children or just like to go for a walk on a beautiful day, this blog is for you. 

 My first choice is Kiwanis Park in Tempe because it has a very large play area with many options of playground equipment for kids of any size or age.  Some of our favorite playground equipment includes a giant multi story tube slide, several different climbing structures, and the zip line.  This park also has a few different water features like the splash pad that operates during the summer and into fall as well as a recreation center that has a heated wave pool.   You can also hang out by the 125-acre lake and feed the ducks or rent a paddle boat to take out on the lake.  This location has a tennis center and batting cage as well.

 

My second choice is DesertBreeze Park in Chandler.  This location also has a large play area with lots of fun equipment to climb around on or even under.  It has a small splash pad for the kids to cool off in the hotter months and a lake with ducks.  But my favorite thing are the rides.  They have a train that will take you on a ride around the park and a carousel ride.  They also offer a snack bar and coin operated rides.  The park is beautifully maintained with lots of pathways to walk around and enjoy the scenery.  Both of these parks are a great place to take the kids any time of the year!