Vista Canyon Park — Attraction in Phoenix

This is one of our favorite parks in Ahwatukee. There's a variety of play equipment for all ages (including basketball hoops and baseball fields), plenty of space to run, and a lovely walking path if you prefer to exercise. The bathrooms are clean and easily accessible, even with young children. The park itself is impeccably clean. The only thing it lacks is shade covering. There is sand on the playground, so come prepared with sand toys! Make sure not to leave them behind if you decide to take a quick walk. We made that mistake -- they were so on top of cleaning the park that our toys were tossed in a matter of 15 minutes. Thankfully, the maintenance crew is incredibly kind as well...

A good neighborhood park. Nice walking path; it now has sidewalk markers for the 0.6 mile loop, with markers every tenth of a mile (2017).

There are two playground structures (no shade canopies), a baskeball and volleyball court. A lot of turf fields, but not much shade.

Great views of South Mountain, distant views of the Estrellas.

Good birding for a suburban park. Red-tailed hawks nest at the nearby High School. You will also see thrashers, mockingbirds, as well as the typical doves, starlings, and grackles. Not many pigeons. On summer evenings you can see up to 30 Lesser Nighthawks at dusk. Also, look for uncommon finds like Say's Phoebe, American Kestrels, and...

Large expansive grass and tree spotted low flatlands designed for multipurpose use. Picnic tables, some covered, and soccer goals as well as baseball dugouts and small grandstands(three rows small) line the areas. Multiple dog owners had enough space to throw balls great distances during fetch and the dogs were none the wiser until owners closed their proximity with deliberate intent. Walking loops while spinning six Pokestops for goodies is attractive enough. But then to discover two, yes, two Gyms at opposite corners of the walking loop is just dreamy. Enjoy, but after rains they are heavily flooded with runoff water and muds will...