Founders Park

Park include multiple water features, plus a playground and urban fishing pond.

Details: 9 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. 2100 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Mesa. Free. 480644-2352, mesaaz.gov.

Esquer Park

Founders Park features 4,000 square feet of splash-play area with water features. Shade structures are also nearby.

Details: 10 a.m-6 p.m. daily, March 11-April. 9 a.m.- 7 p.m. daily, MayAugust. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily, September-October. 22407 S. Ellsworth Road, Queen Creek. Free. 480-358-3700, queencreek.org. THE SHACK