- The list below includes 174 free or cheap things to do in or near Glendale, Arizona, including 72 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Bowling and Farms & Ranches.
- From Sahuaro Ranch Park to Thunderbird Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Glendale and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Phoenix, Tempe, Scottsdale and Peoria.
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Following a video presentation and pre-flight briefing, students take the controls of both a flight simulator and a real training helicopter
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The flagship of Glendale's park network, Sahuaro Ranch Park is a recreational destination and an important historical venue. It has a large picnic zone with charcoal grills, several playgrounds and majestic peacocks that roam the grounds.
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Located in a desert environment, Thunderbird Conservation Park is situated on 1,185 acres and is named for a World War II training facility. The park offers picnic areas, wildlife viewing opportunities and trails suitable for hiking, biking and equestrian use.
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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.
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A large and spacious public park, Saguaro Ranch Park features a wealth of palm trees and landscaped grounds. The park offers a dog park, an expansive playground for kids, a cactus garden, and a citrus grove.
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Thunderbird Paseo Park is a city park featuring 4 miles of trails. These trails are suitable for walking, biking, and horseback riding. The park also offers a disc golf course, playground, interpretive garden, and several sports fields.
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3711 W. Deer Valley Road, Glendale, AZ 85308
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On the 47 acres of the Sonoran Desert Preserve is the Deer Valley Rock Art Center, which has a collections depicting the life of the natives which lived in the area for the last 7,000 years. The preserve is known to have approximately 1,500 Native American petroglyphs.
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Glendale Avenue and 58th Avenue, Glendale, AZ
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The oldest section of Glendale, Arizona is the Glendale Historic District. Its tastefully constructed buldings house charming boutiques, art galleries and fine dining establishments make this area popular with visitors and locals.
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Providing both team and recreational activities, Arizona Sports Complex is a multi-purpose facility. Equipped with both indoor and outdoor soccer fields, they offer several training programs and host both youth and adult leagues.
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8190 W Union Hills Dr, Ste 110, Glendale, AZ 85308
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Designed for children under 10, PlayGrounds Fun Zone & Cafe consists of a 3,500 sq ft indoor play space and a full-service cafe that serves breakfast, lunch and desserts. They also offer a number of party packages.
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With a capacity of 13,000 seats, the Camelback Ranch is the biggest Cactus League stadium. It has an inner lake which separates the two training fields, twelve practice diamonds, and a Walk of Fame, among others.