North Scottsdale Public Parks
Family friendly North Scottsdale as well as its communities of Sonoran Hills and Grayhawk, have several beautiful public parks for everyone to enjoy. Ironwood Park, 18650 N. 94th Street, has amenities like a shaded playground and a lighted tennis court and lighted basketball court, making this a popular night-time destination. Nearby Thompson Peak Park, 20199 N. 78th Place, has 4 lighted softball fields plus 2 full basketball courts, as well as a shaded playground. Down the road is the community park of Grayhawk, which features a large playground as well as 2 baseball fields, 2 full basketball courts, 2 tennis courts, and 2 sand volleyball courts (all lighted) plus 2 soccer fields as well as a large open grass area.
Scenic Sonoran Hills Park, 7625 E. Williams Drive, features 10 acres of space, including a softball field, lighted tennis courts, 2 full lighted basketball courts, picnic areas as well as 2 separate playground areas for different age ranges. To the east is the Florence Ely Nelson Desert Park, 8950 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd, which features amenities such as a multi-use room that can be reserved, as well as a spray pad, playground, full lighted basketball court, picnic areas as well as a desert botanical nature trail. For the fitness-minded, Pinnacle Peak Park, 26802 N. 102nd Way, features a picturesque hike on a 1.75 mile trail (each way, no loop) with 1,300 feet elevation gain. Rock climbing is also available in designated areas in this 150 acre park which also has a restroom, and 7 drop-in ramadas with picnic tables.
