Goalie Phoenix helps parents find things to do with their kids, from upcoming events and farmers markets to parks and playgrounds, easy walks, public sports facilities, water-play spots, and local libraries. Use it to plan an afternoon nearby or find a new place to explore together.
Upcoming events
- July 16th9:00 AM–4:00 PMMagnetic MessagesChildren’s Museum of Phoenix · Ages 3–10
- July 16th9:00 AM–4:00 PMThe Wheels on the BusChildren’s Museum of Phoenix · Ages 2–8
- July 16th9:00 AM–4:00 PMThing-a-ma-jigsChildren’s Museum of Phoenix · Ages 2–12
Farmers markets
- Saturday7:30–11:30 AM May–September; 8 AM–1 PM October–AprilDowntown Phoenix Farmers MarketEvans Churchill · Farmers market
- Saturday7–10 AM June–September; 8 AM–noon October–MayRoadrunner Park Farmers MarketRoadrunner Estates East · Farmers market
- Saturday9 AM–1 PMSoil & Seed Farm StandSouth Mountain · Farmers market
Parks and playgrounds
- Fishing, play, picnicEncanto ParkEncanto · Urban fishing, pool, broad sports
- History, shade, fishingSteele Indian School ParkCentral Phoenix · Historic setting, mature shade trees
- Splash, play, cultureMargaret T. Hance ParkDowntown · Splash pad beside major cultural destinations
Easy walks
- 0.3 mi · Multi-loop15 minPenny Howe Barrier Free TrailTwo small loops · Surface and grade unknown
- 0.5 mi · Loop15 minPapago Nature TrailGravel loop · 20 ft change
- 0.6 mi · Loop15 minRanger Office Loop TrailPaved roadway lane · Not physically separated
Play sports
- SkateboardingDesert West Skate Park25,000 sq ft, three bowls · 8 a.m.–10 p.m. · unstaffed
- TennisPhoenix Tennis Center25 lighted reservable courts · Check current fee, availability
Play in water
- Outdoor poolCortez PoolBeach-entry pool with slides and spray features · $3 adults · $1 seniors · youth free at select pools
- Outdoor poolCoronado PoolHistoric pool with play equipment and a zip line · $3 adults · $1 seniors · youth free at select pools
- Outdoor poolParadise Valley PoolNorth Phoenix pool with beach entry, slides, and spray features · $3 adults · $1 seniors · youth free at select pools
Local libraries
- children's making, Teen Central, college planning, and central-library collectionsBurton Barr Central LibraryCentral Avenue · Downtown Phoenix
- a children's story room inside a landmark towerAgave LibraryNorth Phoenix · Pinnacle Peak Road
- a tucked-away storytime area, extensive teen space, and seasonal cooling-center roleCholla LibraryMetrocenter · North Phoenix