Desert Sky Park — Attraction in Gilbert

Overall this is a nice park. But there are some issues that need to be addressed. If you’ve ever been to this park and used the restroom and then attempted to wash your hands after, good luck. The water is scalding hot. Now if you’re like me and you think to yourself, maybe if I let the water run a little it will cool down, NOPE!

Now let’s say you’re at the park and you’re enjoying yourself but you realize you’ve actually become quite thirsty. It is summertime in Arizona where temperatures easily reach 115°after all. So you decide to get yourself a drink from the drinking fountain of what you think will be cold water. Again, NOPE! The water from the drinking fountain is hot as well. I don’t know about you but I prefer cold water over hot water when I’m thirsty.

Sooo if dirty hands and being thirsty is your thing, this...

The park is brand new. It has 3 main sections. It has enough fields for 5 flag games and 2 soccer to be going on all at once. It has a covered playground and picnic table area. This has a lot if climbing equipment that is mostly sun covered with wood chips instead of sand. This is also where the very new and very clean bathrooms are. This is also where the decorative lake is. I didn't check for fish but it's very close to the covered tables so be careful with young kids. Lastly there is a 3rd section looking like a small cart race track. It is the least developed area, but there's not much else around that part of the park. Parking lot is central to all parts and has wide spots for big...

My 5 year old loved all playground equipment at this park, was tired after playing and appreciated restrooms very close to the play area. This equipment is designed for physical activity, which I like as a parent. I took a quick walk along the nice path around the lake. I did not even notice that we were right next to power road, because the park is recessed into the ground. Go there at night time for some fun and avoid the sun. The playground is well lit. There is something at this park for kids of all ages, but younger kids may need their parents help with some equipment. I would highly...