Experience · Phoenix

Playground Fun & Ice Cream Delight

Let the kids burn off some energy at Glendale Heroes Regional Park, boasting a fantastic playground and a water play area for hot days. Afterward, treat everyone to some delicious, fresh ice cream at Bruster's Real Ice Cream, where every scoop is made on-site.

Duration
3h 20m
Cost
$10–$25
Stops
2 stops
Ideal for
Families · Kids · Solo
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Playground Fun & Ice Cream Delight

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Overview

Let the kids burn off some energy at Glendale Heroes Regional Park, boasting a fantastic playground and a water play area for hot days. Afterward, treat everyone to some delicious, fresh ice cream at Bruster's Real Ice Cream, where every scoop is made on-site.

The itinerary

2 stops, one great day

  1. Glendale Heroes Regional Park1
    2h 20m
    Glendale Heroes Regional Park

    A city park with playgrounds, water play area, skate & BMX facility, picnicking, basketball & more.

    What to do — Enjoy the extensive playground, splash pad (seasonal), and wide-open spaces at Glendale Heroes Regional Park. There's plenty of room to run and play!

    ThenHead over to Bruster's for a well-deserved cool-down.

  2. Bruster's Real Ice Cream2
    1 hr
    Bruster's Real Ice Cream

    Counter-serve chain where all of the ice cream selections are made fresh on-site every day.

    What to do — Choose from a wide variety of freshly made ice cream flavors at Bruster's. Their emphasis on fresh ingredients makes every cone a real treat.

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