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Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Things to do in Chandler, Arizona - Paseo Vista Recreation Park

Things to do in Chandler, Arizona - Paseo Vista Recreation Park

Paseo Vista Recreation Area
3850 S. McQueen Rd.
Northwest Corner of McQueen Rd. and Ocotillo Rd.

things to do in Candler, AZChandler residents can now enjoy the unique amenities of the long-awaited Paseo Vista! 64-acre park was built on top of the City landfill.
The facility includes:

  • disc golf course
  • dog park
  • playground
  • picnic areas
  • and more than a mile of walking trails


For almost 30 years it was a working landfill, man-made dirt mound rising above the streets and nearby houses.
Vehicle access is off McQueen Rd., ¼-mile north of Ocotillo Rd., and there are more than 330 parking spaces. Direct access is also available to bicyclists, joggers and others via the adjacent Paseo Trail along the Consolidated Canal. Additional pedestrian access points will be opened when the McQueen Rd. widening project is completed later this year.

PASEO VISTA AMENITIES

  • Bark Park (one of four Dog Parks in Chandler)
  • Disc Golf Course
  • Archery Range (Archery classes will be offered)
  • Playground ( swings, slides, climbing rocks, a large spherical jungle gym made of cables, and an educational “trash wall”)
  • Great Views (40-foot-high lookout point, spectacular 360-degree views of the East Valley)

For more information on the Paseo Vista Recreation Area, contact 480-782-2754.

source: chandleraz.gov

things to do in Candler, AZ

things to do in Candler, AZ

things to do in Candler, AZ

things to do in Candler, AZ

things to do in Candler, AZ

things to do in Candler, AZ

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Hike in Picketpost Mountain, Arizona, Phoenix Metro Area

Hike in Picketpost Mountain, Arizona, Phoenix Metro Area

Like almost every Sunday ( at least till the summer) we took a trip to enjoy a beutiful views during the hike. This time we picked the Picketpost Mountain. A quick overview about the area:

Picketpost Mountain is located just outside the town of Superior, Arizona approximately 40 miles (64 km) east of the Phoenix Metro Area. The mountain is located in the southern desert region of Tonto National Forest and is popular with hikers. The mountain is also well-known for an oddly placed mailbox at the top of the mountain, which contains the log books for the Picketpost Mountain Trail.

The mountain’s unusual name stems from an early military camp founded at the base of the mountain by General George Stoneman in 1870. The soldier’s nicknamed the mountain “Picket Post” due to its usage as a sentinel point to guard their camp from attacks. This military camp eventually grew into the present day town of Superior. (wikipedia)





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