| Talk about Mesa-Phoenix, Arizona, and perhaps | | | | 5. Mesa Skate Park. You don’t need for the |
| one of the things you’ll think of is the | | | | lake to turn to ice to skate. The Reed Park Skate |
| scorching heat of the sun. Though a good portion | | | | Court gives you an opportunity to not only |
| of the town is made up of desert, there are still a | | | | practice your skills and moves, but also meet new |
| lot of lakes, parks, and mountains that provide | | | | friends. |
| oasis for those who want to maintain good health | | | | 6. Quail Run Park. It’s always great to have a |
| while in the area. | | | | companion when you’re trying to lose weight |
| 1. South Mountain Park Scenic Drive. Considered | | | | or live healthy. You can bring your beloved pooch |
| to be the biggest park in the area, it contains a lot | | | | in this dog park. You can opt to walk along with |
| of lookouts that offer you great views of the | | | | him, or you can jog around the tracks while you |
| valleys. You can choose to drive going here, but | | | | keep your dog on the leash area. |
| for a more enhanced experience, hike the trails | | | | 7. Fighter Combat International. You don’t |
| and get to see the petroglyphs. | | | | need to guess how it feels to ride in fighter |
| 2. Camelback Mountain. Called as such because it | | | | planes. This place offers flight simulations to all |
| resembles a camel’s hump, the vertical height | | | | those who want to conquer the skies and know |
| of the cliff makes it well-liked by rock climbers. | | | | what it feels to flight. |
| The recreation area is also filled with trails and | | | | 8. Manzanita Speedway. Be like the Speed Racer. |
| water fountains, where you can enjoy some | | | | The half-mile oval track is open every Friday and |
| good fishing and other water activities. | | | | Saturday for those who love the thrill of driving |
| 3. Phoenix Greyhound Park. Join in the fun and win | | | | vehicles in full speed. |
| some prizes while watching Greyhound racing in | | | | 9. Lookout Mountain Golf Club. There are a lot of |
| the park. Both newbies and experienced bettors | | | | choices for your greens, not to mention that you |
| can all join the playing field. | | | | will have one of the best sceneries of Sonoran |
| 4. Saguaro Lake Trail Rides. Love to explore the | | | | desert. The 18-hole course is ideal for the ones |
| forests and lakes aboard a unique transportation? | | | | who want to spend alone time when on vacation. |
| You can select any of the horses in Saguaro | | | | 10. Arizona River Runners. Experience the Arizona |
| stables. The trail rides can actually last for an hour, | | | | rivers in a very good way. You can ride |
| but it’s more than enough for you to get out | | | | motorboats or oar-driven vehicles. Of course, you |
| of the business of the city and enjoy fresh air | | | | can always choose to fish, snorkel, or swim near |
| and even the warm waters of the lakes that you | | | | the shores. |
| get to see along the way in Phoenix. | | | | |