Free & Cheap Things to Do in Maricopa, AZ

  • The list below includes 53 free or cheap things to do in or near Maricopa, Arizona, including 65 different types of inexpensive activities like Recreation Centers, Movie Theaters, Dog Park and Parks.
  • From Pacana Park to Maricopa Dog Park Alliance, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Maricopa and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chandler, Tempe, Casa Grande and Gilbert.
  • The list below includes 53 free or cheap things to do in or near Maricopa, Arizona, including 65 different types of inexpensive activities like Recreation Centers, Movie Theaters, Dog Park and Parks.
  • From Pacana Park to Maricopa Dog Park Alliance, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Maricopa and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chandler, Tempe, Casa Grande and Gilbert.
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42.0 Miles
93% 28 votes
Recreation Centers 16820 North 99th Avenue, Sun City, AZ 85351 MoreLess Info
Visitors of the Bell Recreation Center will have the opportunity to go swimming in both lap and walking pools. The location also offers shuffleboard, racquetball, tennis, table tennis, and mini-golf activities for guests to enjoy.
42.0 Miles
68% 126 votes
Movie Theaters 13649 N. Litchfield Road, Surprise, AZ 85379 MoreLess Info
The Digiplex Surprise IMAX is a fully digital movie theater that offers anywhere between 10 and 15 different first-run Hollywood movies. When it is available, the theater also shows movies in IMAX and 3-D.
42.1 Miles
91% 32 votes
Botanical Gardens Fountain Boulevard, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 MoreLess Info
In addition to an eight-acre garden, the Fountain Hills Botanical Garden complex has a wildlife preserve. Tours are provided by docents on a monthly basis, and there is a meandering trail through the desert slopes.
42.1 Miles
82% 22 votes
Parks 57th Avenue and Union Hills Drive, Glendale, AZ 85308 MoreLess Info
Featuring a sports complex, Foothills Park can be used for soccer, lacrosse, baseball and football. The park also provides a skate park, picnic tables and grills along with ramadas, two playgrounds and a dog park.
42.1 Miles
67% 9 votes
Landmarks 17004-17070 E El Lago Blvd, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 MoreLess Info
Fountain Hills is a small, quiet town that features a notable landmark: the world's fourth tallest fountain. The fountain is at the center of a park, which also features a small splash park and extensive walking trails.
42.2 Miles
100% 4 votes
Parks 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Drive, Fountain Hills, AZ 85269 MoreLess Info
The McDowell Mountain Competitive Loops are mountain bike trails located in the McDowell Mountain Regional Park. The loops consist of 15 miles in total of racing tracks, ranging from beginner to expert level.
42.3 Miles
74% 3846 votes
Ghost Towns 4650 North Mammoth Mine Rd, Apache Junction, AZ 85219 MoreLess Info
An old mining town which has been renovated in order to welcome tourists, the Goldfield Ghost Town has an historic museum, mines, a saloon, a mystery shack, and other attractions. Wild West gunfights are organized each weekend.
42.3 Miles
Ziplines 4650 N. Mammoth Mine Road, Apache Junction, AZ 85119 MoreLess Info
Superstition Zip line offers thrill-seekers the chance to travel across the Superstition mountain range at a speed of 30 miles per hour. The attraction is located within the Goldfield Ghost Town, which was once a mining town.
42.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
History Museums Goldfield Ghost Town, 4650 N Mammoth Mine Road, Apache Junction, AZ 85119 MoreLess Info
Lu Lu's Bordello Museum & Gift Shop is located in a historic building that used to be a brothel. Visitors can take a guided tour of the period rooms while the guide explains the hidden history of a historic bordello.
42.4 Miles
90% 1345 votes
Parks 12925 N. Saguaro Blvd., Fountain Hills, AZ 85268, Fountain Hills, AZ MoreLess Info
At the center of a 64 acres park there is The Fountain which turns itself on automatically for 15 minutes every hour, each day of the week.
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