This City Park In Arizona Has Its Own Amusement Rides And You’ll Want To Go Again And Again
When it comes to colossal city parks, the Big Apple’s Central Park has nothing on this city park in Arizona. Centrally located in the heart of Phoenix, Encanto Park is a recreational oasis with much to admire and discover – including its own amusement park!
The 222 acres that comprise this city park include a picturesque lagoon, a boat house, swimming pool, a nature trail, two golf courses — and a delightful amusement park located on a man-made island in the middle of it all.
Enchanted Island, a privately owned amusement park, is a favorite among locals and visitors to the Phoenix area. Hours upon hours of entertainment await inside the official entrance to the unique midway that features rides, games, concessions and loads of family fun. And best of all? There is never an admission fee to get into Enchanted Island!
Once inside the park, you can elect to just walk around and enjoy the festive atmosphere; or, if you want to ride the rides, you can head to the ticket booth to purchase individual ride tickets, books of 20 tickets, or an all-day ride pass.
Whether you're staying an hour or all day, the fun is never-ending at Enchanted Island Amusement Park. Rides like the Encanto Carousel, the Dragon Wagon (a small roller coaster for the kiddos), and Parachute Tower provide hours of thrills and chills... or, just take one spin (one ride pass costs a mere $1.25) and then head home.
The C.P. Huntington Train is a favorite among adults and kids alike. It was one of the first rides to open when Enchanted Island opened in 1991.
The toddlers in the family have their own bumper boats ride, limited to kids 48-inches tall and under. Encanto Park was named by Forbes as one of the Top 12 City Parks In America — and it's easy to see why! Magical times await at this fun city park and its enchanting amusement park that's geared toward families with children aged 1-10.
Have you discovered the fun at Encanto Park? We'd love to know!
Enchanted Island at Encanto Park is located at 1202 W. Encanto Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85007. It’s open Friday through Sunday. Beginning August 27, 2018, the hours are changing for the incoming cooler weather: Friday 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. NOTE: If you head there this weekend, the hours on Saturday and Sunday are limited to 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and only a handful of the rides will be open. (It’s best to wait until August 27.) Learn more on the official website for Enchanted Island.
Robin Jarvis is a travel and entertainment writer and editor for OnlyInYourState.com with a bachelor's degree in Journalism. Her love for travel has taken her to many parts of the world. She spent more than two decades living on the coast in South Carolina and currently lives in the mountains of North Carolina - although she still makes it back to see family in South Carolina quite often. When she's not working, she loves to hike, kayak, and check out new adventures. Get in touch at [email protected]
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