Horseback riding through the desert countryside is a sport shared by many and is one of the best ways to enjoy the beauty of the area. Horse rentals and guided trail rides can be arranged through numerous stables around the valley.
To spend a relaxing day, enjoying the sun and floating down the Salt River, head for Salt River Tubing and Recreation in Mesa. Tub rentals and bus shuttles are available in May.
Every community in the area is enhanced by lovely municipal parks. While too numerous to list there are some parks that are unique:
- South Mountain Park/Preserve
- Phoenix Mountains Preserve
- McDowell Mountain Regional Park
- White Tank Mountain Regional Park
- North Mountain Preserve
- Papago Park
- Tempe Papago Park
- Lake Pleasant Regional Park
