Sahuaro Ranch Park is an ideal picnic spot for kids and families in Glendale. It is unique with its historic ranch buildings and its recreational park areas. The park has a picnic area and grills, ramadas, playgrounds, sports fields, and courts. Visitors can enjoy, play on the playgrounds, view peacocks, explore the old ranch grounds or play a ball game. The park has soccer fields, four lighted sand volleyball courts, and the main soccer field is lighted and reservable. The park has a separate walking path and jog area for the visitors. In the park, there are some small attractive roses near the walking path.

Glendale Heroes Regional Park is a wonderful city park located in Glendale. It has over 81-acres of parkland. The park has an archery range, playgrounds/tot lots, basketball courts, skateboards, volleyball courts, and a large group ramada complex. The group picnic space contains ten covered ramadas, with each having nine tables seating eight people for a maximum of 72 people. Glendale Heroes Regional Park has outdoor fitness equipment and recreational facilities. There is a lot of fun for the kids in the park. There are plenty of tables with great shade for the people and also a playground.

Grand Canal Linear Park is one of Glendale's most popular and beautiful parks. It has plenty of opportunities for children to use their imagination. The park has paved a lighted trail with beautiful landscaping throughout and crosses the canal several times. The park has a children's playground, barbecue area, recreational activities, tables, and sporting facilities. Grand Canal Linear Park has ample parking areas. The park has a disc-golf course, playground, canalside trail, and picnic area for the people, and kids can play in the open green space in the evening.