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The phrase "a walk in the park" may conjure up images of childhood days in green spaces, a quiet place to sit on a bench and enjoy a book, or a brisk hike among woodlands with furry little animals. Now that the spring buds are blooming, it is the perfect time to explore the parks in Phoenix. 



Parks are great places to enjoy fun family activities like feeding ducks, enjoying picnics, hiking a trail, or spending time in nature. Fresh air, wildlife, and botanical gardens are often free for the public to enjoy. A plethora of parks have museums, outdoor theaters, zoos, fruit-bearing trees, basketball courts, and pickleball courts. The list of amenities goes on and on.



The United States has a wide variety of parks, with Boston Common taking the title as the . Washington, D.C.'s National Mall is the most visited city park, while Union Square in San Francisco boasts the most visited city park per acre. 

According to a study by the National Recreation and Park Agency, 55% of people visit their local park to enjoy the . A performance review of the NRPA notes that on average there are and 2,181 residents per park.



While some city parks occupy almost 1 million acres like and offer hiking and fishing for residents, other parks like. can be measured in inches (452). While some cities are brimming with dog parks, others feature skateboard parks or community food gardens. 



Where can you go to find the best parks in Phoenix? The Â鶹ԭ´´ team checked out to predict the best parks based on check-ins, rating signals, category matches, and photo trends, with data updated as recently as April 19, 2019. Take a walk through our park guide to find the best park in your neighborhood.

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