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RIO SALADO PARK

(4.9 Score)
80 West Rio Salado Parkway,
Tempe, AZ 85281 Directions

Since 1999

Specialty:

✓Hiking ✓Trail Running ✓Beach ✓Skating ✓Bridge ✓Lake ✓Walking ✓Wheelchair and Dog-friendly ✓Riding Bicycles ✓Dogs On Leash ✓Fishing ✓Boating ✓Bird Watching ✓Kayaking

"Rio Salado Park is an ideal destination to spend a pleasant and relaxed time with friends and family. This park offers a diverse array of recreational activities such as hiking, biking, strolling, and jogging in a calm atmosphere. The trail also offers paddleboard rentals from a vendor located in a nearby building. Rio Salado Park was once an industrial area, but is now a desert river habitat with hiking trails and over 200 bird species. Visitors can also enjoy scenic views of various plant and tree species. Along the trail, visitors can explore wildflowers and observe over 200 species of birds. The park also features a designated area for dogs.

2026 Highlights: Rio Salado Park and Papago Park have been supported since 2001 by the Rio Salado Foundation, which connects community members with projects to help enhance and preserve the parks."

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(480) 350-5200

Mon-Sun: 9am - 10pm

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HAYDEN BUTTE PRESERVE TRAIL

(4.9 Score)
East Rio Salado Parkway & South Mill Avenue,
Tempe, AZ 85281 Directions

Since 1973

Specialty:

✓Hiking ✓Dogs on Leash ✓Birding ✓Wildlife Areas ✓Forest Lake ✓Mountain View and Biking ✓Trail Running ✓Walking ✓Road Biking ✓Wild Flowers ✓Nature ✓Beach ✓Nature Trips ✓Scenic Views

“Hayden Butte Preserve Trail is a 25-acre park offering spectacular views that create a memorable experience. This is a perfect hiking area known for its 60-foot elevation gain. The trail offers some of the best views of the sprawling metropolis, especially during sunrise and sunset. This preserve is ideal for taking in the views of the valley. The trail also provides a great opportunity to enjoy the stunning scenery of Tempe, Phoenix, Mesa, and the surrounding mountains in Greater Phoenix. Hayden Butte Preserve Trail is popular among hikers and joggers. The trail also features valuable natural resources, including Sonoran Desert vegetation, wildlife, rock outcrops, and archaeological and paleontological sites.”

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(480) 350-4311 (480) 350-5200

Mon-Sun: 6am - 10pm

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"A" MOUNTAIN TEMPE

(4.8 Score)
201 South Packard Drive,
Tempe, AZ 85281 Directions

Specialty:

✓Hiking ✓Walking ✓Bird Watching ✓Running ✓Dog and Kid Friendly ✓Partially Paved ✓Scenic Views ✓Nature Photography

“"A" Mountain Tempe in Tempe is a popular spot for enjoying nature and scenic views. The 1.1-kilometer trail is easy to hike and takes about 29 minutes to complete. With an elevation gain of 85 meters, this out-and-back trail is perfect for hiking, birdwatching, and running. Along the way, visitors can take in a diverse array of desert plants and trees, all while enjoying stunning panoramic views of the city, particularly during sunrise or sunset. The trail is also dog-friendly, though pets must be kept on a leash in most areas. This is a perfect destination to enjoy with family.”

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(480) 355-6060

Mon-Fri: 5am - 11pm
Sat & Sun: 6am - 10pm

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RIO SALADO PARK REVIEWS

Loved this place!! It’s so cute and has a feel for a romantic walk as well did see a lot of couples and family out here. Felt safe! Highly recommend for a nice run or walk.

This is a great place to go for a concert or a musical. They have fire pits outside, so you stay warm. Great for date night.

Awesome place to spend the evening. Beautiful sunsets, strolling around the trail, watching the flights land very so often.

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HAYDEN BUTTE PRESERVE TRAIL REVIEWS

Loved the place. So many things to climb over and under. Its a really nice place to see planes fly right over you on there way into deer valley Airport.

Great short hike, right inside town. It’s paved and with stairs still easy to twist and ankles so wear good shoes.

This was fun to climb and a nice place to watch the sunset.

"A" MOUNTAIN TEMPE REVIEWS

Nice short hike, great for families. It’s steep but plenty of areas to relax. Most of the trail is paved but there are a lot of old stairs and rocky parts. It’s was really cool that is located in the middle of the city.

Best Sunset in Tempe. Walking distance to the light rail. The hike is easy you will see lots of kids. Bring your dog . Bring your out of town guests. Nice family experience.

Great hike with an amazing view. It’s short and sweet with a bit of an incline climb but its paved so that can make it easier. The view is rewarding and breathtaking.

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RIO SALADO PARK Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Acknowledgments: 9
Contact Info: 9
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Social Media: 10
Video: 10
Website Source: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

HAYDEN BUTTE PRESERVE TRAIL Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Acknowledgments: 9
Business Hours: 9
Contact Info: 9
Business Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Social Media: 10
Video: 10
Website Source: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

"A" MOUNTAIN TEMPE Total Inspection Points: 116/120
Acknowledgments: 9
Business Hours: 9
Contact Info: 9
Legitimate Ratings: 9
Business Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Social Media: 10
Video: 10
Website Source: 10