Glendale is a playground for the outdoor and athletic enthusiast. We welcome you to enjoy the miles of trails and acres of parks that Glendale has to offer. Love to hike? Then you’ll love Glendale. The city offers approximately 40 miles of hiking trails open from sunrise to sunset. Trails are expansive and not very demanding.
DOG PARKS
Off-leash recreation dog parks allow dogs to romp, run and have fun without being on a leash. Dog parks create a healthier lifestyle for our furry friends.
ELSIE MCCARTHY SENSORY GARDEN
This beautiful garden was developed to stimulate the senses of sight, sound, smell and touch.
FOOTHILLS RECREATION AND
AQUATICS CENTER
AQUATICS CENTER
The Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center is a full-service, recreation and aquatics center serving the Glendale community.
GLENDALE ADULT CENTER
The Glendale Adult Center extends an open invitation to all adults (18+) to visit the facility and participate in the exciting activities offered.
GLENDALE AREA PARKS
Glendale may have the familiar urban sights and sounds, but no matter where you find yourself in the city, you’re likely to be only a few steps away from a lush and relaxing green space.
HEROES REGIONAL PARK
Featuring playgrounds, water play area, skate & BMX facility, archery, basketball and more!
HIKES AND BIKES
We welcome you to enjoy the many miles of trails Glendale has to offer. You’ll find this information not only explains where the trails are, but also provides some information about how to safely use them.
PASEO RACQUET CENTER
This award-winning tennis center features 19 tennis courts, a pro shop, lessons, camps and more.
PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS
The City of Glendale owns two aquatics centers, the Foothills Recreation and Aquatics Center and the Rose Lane Aquatics Center, plus a splash pad in Heroes Park.
REGIONAL PARKS
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