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Papago Park incl. Hole-in-the-Rock — Phoenix, Arizona
Photo: Chris English, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons. Hole-in-the-Rock in the Papago Buttes, seen across the park pond with palm trees in the foreground — the park's signature view.
Papago Park incl. Hole-in-the-Rock in Phoenix: best for ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Not confirmed.
Address625 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008
HoursParking/entrance hours: East of Galvin Pkwy 5 a.m.-7 p.m.; West of Galvin Pkwy sunrise to sunset. The City's trailhead listing for Papago Park also lists trail hours of 5 a.m.-11 p.m.
Price notesNot confirmed - no admission fee or 'free entry' statement is published on the City of Phoenix Papago Park page, so no price is recorded. Ramadas at Papago Park require a reservation (made in person), per the City page; that is a facility rental, not park admission. Phoenix Zoo and Desert Botanical Garden inside the park are separate venues with their own admission.
Age notesNot confirmed - a public city park publishes no age tiers or age-based programs; all age bands are included on a content basis because the City of Phoenix page describes the trails as generally easy treks with smooth footing and low elevation gain.
BookingNo reservation is mentioned for general park/trail use; Papago Park ramadas require a reservation, made in person at a Phoenix Parks and Recreation facility.
Suggested timeAbout 2 hours
ParkingNot confirmed - the City of Phoenix Papago Park page lists parking/entrance hours but publishes no parking fee or free-parking statement.
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Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.
