Parks & Gardens in Phoenix worth going out for.

For a good part of the year everything worth doing happens after dark, and I plan accordingly.

I keep track of parks & gardens in Phoenix and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Browse Phoenix neighborhood by neighborhood, get ideas just for you, or ask me anything.

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Top picks

Dog Days of Summer

Dog Days of Summer Ending Soon

Sat, Sep 26 · 6:00 AM

Camelback East Village

dog-friendly morning walk

Fall Garden After Dark

Fall Garden After Dark

Thu, Oct 1 · 6:00 PM

Camelback East Village

illuminated desert botanical displays

Wednesday Dogs Nights

Wednesday Dogs Nights

Wed, Oct 14 · 5:00 PM

Camelback East Village

After-hours dog strolls

First Fridays In The Garden

First Fridays In The Garden

Fri, Oct 2 · 5:00 PM

Central City

Free evening garden strolls

North Mountain Visitor Center

North Mountain Visitor Center

North Mountain Village

desert education & trail hub

Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix

Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix

Central City

serene downtown stroll garden

Margaret T. Hance Park

Margaret T. Hance Park

Central City

downtown green space & cultural hub

Civic Space Park

Civic Space Park

Central City

Floating sculpture park

Roadrunner Park

Roadrunner Park

Paradise Valley Village

sports, playgrounds & nature

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Thu, Oct 15 · 4:00 PM

Central City

Historic park & festivals

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Frequently asked questions

How are these parks & gardens in Phoenix chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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