{"id":5256,"date":"2020-07-22T13:18:20","date_gmt":"2020-07-22T20:18:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/?p=5256"},"modified":"2024-07-09T03:00:44","modified_gmt":"2024-07-09T10:00:44","slug":"10-great-places-near-phoenix-for-a-picnic-in-the-shade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/10-great-places-near-phoenix-for-a-picnic-in-the-shade\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Great Parks With Shade Near Phoenix for a Picnic"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a139f9e253f4\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ec4f15;color:#ec4f15\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #ec4f15;color:#ec4f15\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a139f9e253f4\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/10-great-places-near-phoenix-for-a-picnic-in-the-shade\/#Papago_Park\" title=\"Papago Park\">Papago Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/10-great-places-near-phoenix-for-a-picnic-in-the-shade\/#Kiwanis_Park\" title=\"Kiwanis Park\">Kiwanis Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/10-great-places-near-phoenix-for-a-picnic-in-the-shade\/#Cashman_Park\" title=\"Cashman Park\">Cashman Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/10-great-places-near-phoenix-for-a-picnic-in-the-shade\/#George_%E2%80%9CDoc%E2%80%9D_Cavalliere_Park\" title=\"George \u201cDoc\u201d Cavalliere Park\">George \u201cDoc\u201d Cavalliere Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/10-great-places-near-phoenix-for-a-picnic-in-the-shade\/#Moon_Valley_Park\" title=\"Moon Valley Park\">Moon Valley Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/10-great-places-near-phoenix-for-a-picnic-in-the-shade\/#Riverview_Park\" title=\"Riverview Park\">Riverview Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/10-great-places-near-phoenix-for-a-picnic-in-the-shade\/#Japanese_Friendship_Garden_%E2%80%93_Ro_Ho_En\" title=\"Japanese Friendship Garden &#8211; Ro Ho En\">Japanese Friendship Garden &#8211; Ro Ho En<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/10-great-places-near-phoenix-for-a-picnic-in-the-shade\/#Chaparral_Park\" title=\"Chaparral Park\">Chaparral Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/10-great-places-near-phoenix-for-a-picnic-in-the-shade\/#Desert_Breeze_Park\" title=\"Desert Breeze Park\">Desert Breeze Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/10-great-places-near-phoenix-for-a-picnic-in-the-shade\/#Roadrunner_Park\" title=\"Roadrunner Park\">Roadrunner Park<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019ve spent any time in the Arizona sun this summer, you may be itching to find an escape. One of the best and most effective ways to escape the heat of the desert is by finding shade. Luckily, many parks in the Phoenix area oblige with shade from trees and structures alike to provide awesome spots to kick back, cool off, and even enjoy a picnic or two! Here are some of our favorite parks in the Phoenix area to have a picnic.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5257\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5257\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5257 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/PapagoPark_PhotoCredit-Yelp@papago-park-phoenix.png\" alt=\"picnic phoenix\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5257\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Papago Park Yelp Page<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Papago_Park\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/papago-park-phoenix\">Papago Park<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>625 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A national monument-turned-POW camp that was once also a reservation, Papago Park is a large stretch of land \u2014 almost 1,500 acres which surrounds both the Desert Botanical Garden and the Phoenix Zoo \u2014 but it also features gorgeous desert land throughout and great picnic spots here and there. Expect a walk to find the best spots!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5258\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5258\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5258 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/KiwanisPark_PhotoCredit-Yelp@kiwanis-community-park-tempe.png\" alt=\"picnic phoenix\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5258\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Kiwanis Park Yelp Page<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kiwanis_Park\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/kiwanis-community-park-tempe\">Kiwanis Park<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>6111 S All American Way, Tempe, AZ 85283<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re fishing at the lake or doing rounds at the walking trail surrounding the park, Kiwanis Park is a place that looks best in the early morning \u2014 or, if you\u2019re under the shade of their trees, lunchtime is nice as well! Park your blanket underneath the best tree you find and enjoy a magical picnic with your family.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/5-things-to-do-in-goodyear-az-for-spring-2021\/\">5 Fun Things to Do This Weekend in Goodyear, AZ<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5259\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5259\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5259 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/CashmanPark_PhotoCredit-Yelp@cashman-park-phoenix.png\" alt=\"picnic phoenix\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5259\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Cashman Park Yelp Page<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cashman_Park\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/cashman-park-phoenix\">Cashman Park<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>22222 N 44th Pl, Phoenix, AZ 85050<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not always necessary to find yourself a patch of grass \u2014 especially if you\u2019re in a group. Sometimes the best picnics happen on shaded tables, like at Cashman Park, great for strolls, dogs, and places for kids to climb (safely, of course!).<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5260\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5260\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5260 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/GeorgeCavallierePark_PhotoCredit-Yelp@george-doc-cavalliere-park-scottsdale-2.png\" alt=\"picnic phoenix\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5260\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: George Cavalliere Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"George_%E2%80%9CDoc%E2%80%9D_Cavalliere_Park\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/george-doc-cavalliere-park-scottsdale-2\">George \u201cDoc\u201d Cavalliere Park<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>27775 N Alma School Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85262<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The only thing that needs shade more than a picnic in the park is a couple of kids playing hard in the Arizona summer sun. George Cavalliere Park (call it \u201cDoc\u201d for short) takes care of this by offering a shaded playground. What more could a parent ask for?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/7-best-fitness-clubs-and-gyms-in-mesa-arizona\/\">7 Best Gyms to Lift &amp; Exercise in Mesa, AZ<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5261\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5261\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5261\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/MoonValleyPark_PhotoCredit-Yelp@moon-valley-park-phoenix.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5261\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Moon Valley Park Yelp Page<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Moon_Valley_Park\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/moon-valley-park-phoenix\">Moon Valley Park<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>502 W Coral Gables Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85023<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for the best parks for picnics with basketball or tennis courts, there\u2019s a lot to enjoy about Moon Valley Park in Phoenix. Also, did we mention there\u2019s plenty of shade and picnic tables for the tuckered out and hungry?<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5262\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5262\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5262\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/RiverviewPark_PhotoCredit-Yelp@riverview-park-mesa-3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5262\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Riverview Park Yelp Page<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Riverview_Park\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/riverview-park-mesa-3\">Riverview Park<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>2100 W 8th St, Mesa, AZ 85201<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This park may be in walking distance of the Chicago Cubs\u2019 spring training park and a shopping center, but even if you plan on staying put there\u2019s much to enjoy, including a unique playground featuring a splash pad! Think how easy it\u2019ll be to cool off like that.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/8-best-dog-breeders-and-rescue-shelters-in-phoenix-arizona\/\">Popular Dog Breeders Near Phoenix, AZ<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5263\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5263\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5263 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/JapaneseFriendshipGarden_PhotoCredit-Yelp@japanese-friendship-garden-ro-ho-en-phoenix-2.png\" alt=\"picnic phoenix\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5263\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Japanese Friendship Garden Yelp Page<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Japanese_Friendship_Garden_%E2%80%93_Ro_Ho_En\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.japanesefriendshipgarden.org\/\">Japanese Friendship Garden &#8211; Ro Ho En<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>1125 N 3rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This park is unique in that rather than recreation, the Japanese Friendship Garden focuses on a relationship with nature in a serene space. All that to say, if you were to find a place with nice views and great shade, this would be it. Don\u2019t forget to buy some koi food for the pond!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5264\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5264\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5264\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/ChaparralPark_PhotoCredit-Yelp@chaparral-park-scottsdale.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5264\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Chaparral Park Yelp Page<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chaparral_Park\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/chaparral-park-scottsdale\">Chaparral Park<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>5401 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85250<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can feed the ducks, you can run with your dog \u2014 you can even take a swim in the pool. Just don\u2019t eat until after (cramps and all). That said, this gorgeous Scottsdale park is ideal for a picnic near Phoenix.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5265\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5265\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5265\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/DesertBreezePark_PhotoCredit-Yelp@desert-breeze-park-chandler.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5265\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Desert Breeze Park Yelp Page<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Desert_Breeze_Park\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/desert-breeze-park-chandler\">Desert Breeze Park<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>660 N Desert Breeze Blvd, Chandler, AZ 85226<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Desert Breeze Park is a lovely destination for people wanting to walk around, play, or host a picnic \u2014 so much so that on the weekends it\u2019s always busy! However, if you take the time to go on a weekday, you\u2019ll find a park that\u2019s serene and open \u2014 with plenty of places to fish or sit in the shade!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4197\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4197\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4197\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/5-Diner-Source-5-Diner.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4197\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: 5 &amp; Diner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">View the Best Milkshakes Near Phoenix<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">What&#8217;s better than a milkshake with a picnic? View our list of the best milkshake spots near Phoenix.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-square vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-block vc_btn3-color-warning\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/10-places-where-you-can-order-a-tasty-milkshake-near-phoenix\/\">View the Best Milkshakes Near Phoenix<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5266\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5266\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5266 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/RoadrunnerPark_PhotoCredit-Yelp@roadrunner-park-phoenix.png\" alt=\"picnic phoenix\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5266\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Roadrunner Park Yelp Page<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Roadrunner_Park\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/roadrunner-park-phoenix\">Roadrunner Park<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>3502 E Cactus Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re searching for the best picnic places near you in Phoenix with a volleyball court,\u00a0Roadrunner Park is a great place by the pond to eat and be merry \u2014 and if you show up when the farmers\u2019 market starts, maybe you can enjoy some breakfast you find there, too!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Featured Image Credit: Roadrunner Park Yelp Page<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/7-things-to-do-in-chandler-arizona-this-spring\/\">7 Best Things to Do in Chandler, Arizona With Friends<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve spent any time in the Arizona sun this summer, you may be itching to find an escape. 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