Family Fun Activities

Parks 

• McCormick Stillman Railroad Park - located in Scottsdale at the southeast corner of Scottsdale and Indian Bend roads. This theme-based 30 acre park has miniature train rides, a railroad museum and gift shop, playgrounds, carousel rides and a concession stand, (480) 312-2312.
• Cave Creek Recreational Park - located in Cave Creek on the east side of Carefree Highway, a few miles west of Cave Creek Road at 37904 N. Cave Creek Parkway. Offers a playground and picnic areas and all degrees of hiking and bicycling trails. Call (623) 465-0431 for information.
• McDowell Mountain Park - located in Fountain Hills on the eastern border of Scottsdale on McDowell Mountain Road. Offers picnic areas and all degrees of hiking and bicycling trails. Cal (480) 471-0173.
• Fountain Park - located in Fountain Hills on Palisades Boulevard. See the world's tallest fountain and bring Frisbees for a round of Frisbee golf, (480) 816-5152.
• Park of the Canals - located in Mesa at 1710 North Home. This 30-acre park provides a glimpse into the ancient Hohokam canal system. It also features a botanical garden and large playgound. For more information call (480) 827-4700.
• More park ideas - listed below are more parks and recreation areas where you can take the family for an enjoyable outing.