Culture & Recreation
Family Activities
Parks, attractions, and entertainment for the whole family.
The metropolitan area offers a wealth of beautiful parks, vibrant entertainment hubs, and a variety of science and nature attractions catered to engage children and youth. Cities and towns across the region operate recreation programs, sports leagues, and arts activities, with swimming pools, tennis courts, recreation centers, bike paths, skate parks, and extensive greenbelts available for family enjoyment.
Wildlife & Nature
- Butterfly Wonderland
- Desert Botanical Garden
- Out of Africa Wildlife Park
- Phoenix Zoo
- Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park
Science & Discovery
- Arizona Science Center
- Children's Museum of Phoenix
- Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting
- Musical Instrument Museum (MIM)
- OdySea Aquarium
- Pangaea: Land of the Dinosaurs
- SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium
Amusements
- Andretti Indoor Karting & Games
- Castles N' Coasters
- Enchanted Island Amusement Park
- Golfland Sunsplash Mesa
- Great Wolf Lodge Arizona
- Jake's Unlimited
- K1 Speed
- Kiwanis Recreation Center & Wave Pool
- Laser + Mirror Maze
- LEGOLAND Discovery Center Arizona
- Main Event Entertainment
- McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
- Musselman Honda Circuit
- Mavrix
- Octane Raceway
- Pecan Lake Entertainment
- PopStroke
- Puttshack
- Putting World
- Rawhide Western Town & Event Center
- Salt River Tubing
- Stratum Laser Tag & Family Entertainment Center
- Topgolf
- Urban Air Adventure Park
- Uptown Jungle Fun Park