8 Coolest Playgrounds in Phoenix (2024 Map)

This modern park in Queen Creek has a large rubber-surfaced playground with state-of-the-art equipment for kids of all ages to climb, slide and swing. There's a sand dig zone and a shipwreck-themed splash area. Families can also take advantage of basketball courts, a skate plaza and fishing.

This Gilbert park has three shaded playgrounds for kids to enjoy for free, including a refurbished tot lot, one for bigger kids, and one that's wheelchair accessible. The park is home to the Freestone Railroad where visitors can enjoy a ride on a miniature train, carousel, ferris wheel or wave runners. Other amenities include basketball, tennis and sand volleyball, batting cages, a skate park, trails and a rec center.

This Scottsdale gem has one of the best playgrounds in the area, with a variety of modern and vibrant equipment and some cool obstacles you don't see everywhere (especially good for bigger kids!). You can also explore walking paths and a desert garden, or play tennis, basketball or sand volleyball.

Tumbleweed Park has a cool playground called Playtopia, with different play zones themed around farm life, city life and Chandler's local critters. In addition to climbing and sliding, kids can dig for dinosaur bones and bring trikes or little bikes along to ride around pretend city streets.

Riverview Park has some of the best playgrounds near Phoenix. You can't miss the giant 50-foot climbing tower, and there are two separate shaded playgrounds for younger and older kids. Fish in the community pond, cool off at the spray ground and enjoy a picnic lunch at one of the shelters. Restrooms and parking are available.

You won't want to miss this train park in Scottsdale, with a railroad-themed, shaded playground for kids of all ages and a Western Town to explore. The biggest attraction here is the Paradise & Pacific Railroad, a full-size functional railroad. Kids and adults can take a train ride, spin on the carousel or view model railroads at the museum.

Anthem Community Park has two cool playgrounds to explore - don't miss the huge Adventure Playground with a 3-level climbing structure and seasonal splash pad. Daisy Mountain Railroad offers train rides (for a small fee) around the park on a dog bone-shaped track. There's also a scenic walking trail, skate park, pickleball and fishing.

Families can be entertained all day long at Encanto Park, with two large free playgrounds for kids, hiking trails, golf courses, a fishing lagoon, a swimming pool and a sports complex. If you're still seeking thrills, privately-owned Enchanted Island Amusement Park is located here and offers rides, pedal boat rentals and more for an additional fee.