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The Park Guide!

We've got the best parks in the valley!

By Hannah Robertson February 22, 2026

My kids and I LOVE a day at the park, but I've come to learn that not all parks are created equal. I've done the research and compiled a list of the best local parks, the amenities they offer, and most importantly whether or not they have a splash pad. Check out the list and find your next park adventure! 


Name
Address
Unique Features
Splash Pad?
Goodyear Recreation Center
420 Estrella Parkway, Goodyear AZ

No
Goodyear Community Park
3151 N. Litchfield Rd, Goodyear AZ

Yes (May 7th-October)
Falcon Park
15050 W. Indian School Rd, Goodyear AZ

No
Foothills Community Park
12795 S. Estrella Parkway, Goodyear AZ
  • 3 youth baseball fields
  • Full soccer field
  • BBQ grill
  • Benches
  • Amphitheater
  • Restrooms
  • Open park spaces
  • Walking path
  • Pump track

No
Alamar Park
4155 S. El Mirage Rd, Avondale, AZ
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Tennis Courts
  • Lake (urban fishing in partnership with AZ Game and Fish)
  • Dog park
  • Water Bottle Refill Stations
  • Amphitheater
  • A Fitness Court in partnership with the National Fitness Campaign
  • Basketball courts
  • Multiple playgrounds
  • Splash pad
  • Baseball Fields
  • Softball fields
Yes (Weekends only April 1-Memorial Day and Labor Day-Halloween/Open Daily Memorial Day-Labor Day)
Festival Fields Park
101 E. Lower Buckeye Rd, Avondale AZ
  • Large Group Ramada
  • Splash Pad
  • 4 Softball Fields
  • 2 Little League Baseball Fields
  • 4 Pickleball Courts
  • 2 Basketball Courts
  • Pump Track
  • Skate Park
  • Dog Park
  • Community Fishing Pond
  • Water Bottle Refill Stations

Yes (Weekends only April 1-Memorial Day and Labor Day-Halloween/Open Daily Memorial Day-Labor Day)
Friendship Park
12325 W. McDowell Rd, Avondale AZ
  • 1 Softball Field
  • 2 Little League Baseball Fields
  • 2 Basketball Courts
  • Japanese Garden
  • 2 Tennis Courts
  • 3 Playgrounds
  • Splash pad
  • Dog Park
  • Community Fishing Pond
  • Water Bottle Refill Stations

Yes (Weekends only April 1-Memorial Day and Labor Day-Halloween/Open Daily Memorial Day-Labor Day)
Sundance Park
22865 W. Lower Buckeye Rd, Buckeye AZ
  • Large shaded playgrounds
  • Dog park for large and small dogs
  • Multiple lighted fields
  • Four lighted sand volleyball courts
  • Basketball courts
  • A fishing lake and numerous ramadas
  • Splash pad

Yes (April 1-October 31)
Buckeye Town Park
207 N. 9th St, Buckeye AZ
  • baseball field
  • fields with grass and trees
  • The Aquatic Center and Skate Park are located here.
No