At an elevation of 3,900 feet, Red Rock State Park provides its guests with a perfect escape from the summer heat. Here, you can enjoy serenity and beauty in a natural setting. There are also hands-on exhibits, hiking and bird-watching activities available through the Visitor Center.

Dog shows, family reunions, small arts and crafts fairs, all seem to find the Tempe Women's Club Park the ideal place to set up during the spring and summer months. A smaller shade park in north Tempe, the park always seems to be busy with one thing or another, and is usually open to the public.