The first day of Summer in Phoenix
June 21st, 2008 categories: Just for Fun, Phoenix Attractions
………and it was a hot one- 115. So with school out, hot days- here are some popular Phoenix “cool” spots to survive the hot days of summer- and don’t forget the sunscreen!!
Kiwanas Park Indoor Wave Pool-The Wave Pool is open during the Spring and Summer months offering 3′ waves in varying patterns. The pool also features a 127 ft. long and 15 ft. tall double spiral Water Slide and splashdown pool. It is located at 6111 All America Way in Kiwanis Recreation Center in Tempe.
Mesa Golfland Sun Splash -located just of the 60 and Country Club- the water park features the lazy river, wave pool, slides, picnic areas, miniature golf, an arcade area and much more.
155 W. Hampton Ave.
Mesa, AZ 85210
480-834-8319
Waterworld Safari-offers 16 cool slides and attractions including a Jungle Jim children’s play area, Congo River Rapids, Kilimanjaro Speed Slides and much more. Located in Phoenix 2 miles West of the I-17 Freeway at Pinnacle Peak and 43rd Ave.
4243 W. Pinnacle Peak Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85310
623-581-8446
Big Surf-America’s original wavepool, with over 2 million gallons of water. Waikiki Beach is the place to be on a hot summer day. Located in Tempe On McClintock/Hayden Road between McKellips Rd. and Loop 202
1500 N. McClintock
Tempe, AZ 85281
480-947-2477
Hamilton Aquatic Center -Located next to Hamilton High school in Chandler on Arizona Ave. Amenities include a zero-depth play pool, SCS interactive water feature, water vortex, current river, two water slides, eight lane competition pool, two 1-meter diving boards, training classroom, family dressing room, outdoor pool furniture, and ramadas.
3838 S. Arizona Ave.
(NW corner of Arizona Ave. and Ocotillo Rd.)
480-782-2630 or 480-782-2631
Coming soon to Gilbert due to open July 12, 2008
Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center located north and west of Basha High School at Val Vista and Riggs roads. This park will feature water slides, diving board, competition lap pool, ramadas and family fun.
