Papago Park’s offers one of the best short-hikes in the valley of the sun! It’s perfect for both kids, and adults and offers views of the entire valley, as well as good views of the Phoenix Zoo.
Visit to Hole In The Rock:
Here’s a quick video I captured one day recently while my family from Wisconsin was visiting us in Scottsdale. We took our daughter, who was then about 1 year old, on the hike with us and it was super easy (the whole hike is about a half mile, including the trip back — it’s really not that intensive).
This video captures our visit to Hole In The Rock, at Papago Park, in Phoenix AZ.
Update: Check out this terrific photo from the early 1900s. Included in the photo are Scottsdale town founder (and namesake) Chaplain Winfield Scott and other early families.
Driving Directions to Papago Park:
Address:
625 N Galvin Pkwy.
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Papago Park is located on the east edge of the city of Phoenix, between Tempe and Scottsdale. The park is open daily, from sunrise to sunset. It is located just north of the Phoenix Zoo, and just south of the Botanical Gardens.
From the North/Northwest
Take the I-17 to I-10 East (towards downtown) to 202 East (the Red Mountain Freeway). Alternate route: 51 South to 202 East. Exit at Priest Drive. Go north (left) on Priest, which becomes Galvin Parkway. Turn right at the first light north of Van Buren into Papago Park.
From the Northeast
Take the 101 Loop South to 202 West. Then exit at Priest Drive. Drive north (right) on Priest, which will become Galvin Parkway. Turn right at the first light north of Van Buren into Papago Park.
From the South
Take I-10 West to 143 North. Then exit to 202 East, and exit immediately to Priest Drive. Go north (left) on Priest, which becomes Galvin Parkway. Turn right at the first light north of Van Buren into Papago Park.
From the West
Take I-10 East (downtown) to 202 East. Exit at Priest Drive. Go north (left) on Priest, which becomes Galvin Parkway. Turn right at the first light north of Van Buren into Papago Park.
From the Airport
Exit to 202 East, and exit immediately to Priest Drive. Go north (left) on Priest, which becomes Galvin Parkway. Turn right at the first light north of Van Buren into Papago Park.
Papago Park at Sunset video:
Here’s a video of Papago Park and Hole In The Rock from the air, taken with a drone.
Hole In The Rock is an excellent spot for photographs. I’ve taken many portrait and family photos here and I’ve always been impressed with the variety of backdrops.
1 Comment
I lost my cell phone at the hole in the rock, it is a Samsung 5,it has a blue otter case on it,I am desperate to get it back,please if anyone has seen it please email me,it was lost on March 25,2017 at the bench by the front entrance, I am disabled and can not afford to get a new one,please,please help me