Overview
Papago Park in Tempe is a 296-acre urban desert preserve located at 1000 N College Ave. This scenic park features low-elevation hiking and biking trails, desert landscapes, and massive red sandstone buttes. Key facilities include a seven-acre stocked fishing lake, a desert-themed youth playground, three reservable picnic ramadas with charcoal grills, a dedicated off-leash dog park, and lighted athletic fields for baseball, softball, basketball, and volleyball. Key highlights include immediate, seamless access to the iconic Hole-in-the-Rock geological formation, the Phoenix Zoo, the Desert Botanical Garden, and the Arizona Heritage Center.
