Roadrunner Park Farmers Market — Attraction in Phoenix

This is a large public park on Cactus Rd. right off the 51 freeway in North Central Phoenix. It has a pond in which ducks and geese congregate. You are allowed to feed them but they can become aggressive in the pursuit of bread or other food. This can be frightening for young children. There is a fairly large children's play ground with things to climb and slide down. There are also swings in the same area. In the summer months the public pool is open. Basketball and volleyball courts are also provided. Much of the park is taken up with grass and trees so it is great for kids who just want run around. There are also picnic tables scattered around and park benches for those simply want to watch the ducks or the assorted humans who are there All in all, it's a nice public park conveniently located in a residential...

We had not previously attended as our Saturday mornings are usually pretty chaotic, but this rare opportunity presented itself and off we went - my sweetie, our son, and our 🐶. It was so great that we will definitely be making time for it more regularly!! For a gluten free vegan like me, it is heaven on earth! We were grabbing takeout Mexican fare with friends for dinner, their treat, so one booth sold me a delicious salsa host(ess) gift, while another tantalized my taste buds with an incredible burrito starring monk fruit. What better way for a teenager and his puppy and their two parents to spend a gorgeous day outside during a pandemic (or when it...

Three years later I'm reporting that my 5 stars has been demoted to two. I wanted to purchase 1 piece of fruit, a manderine orange. She said $1.44. I had to pass and step out of line. For the "welfare" of all involved.... the cost of a cutie out of the bulk bin shouldn't be more than a dollar. I hope the fruit tree has life insurance. It's a tough world out here.

Today was my first experience utilizing the Double Up program. I used my Arizona EBT card to buy some bread, cheese, honey, and coffee. I was given the same amount I spent on those things in the form of tokens which I used for sacks of fresh vegetables and fruit. I love...