Chaparral Park
About
100-Acre Scottsdale Park With 10-Acre Fishing Lake
Chaparral Park is a 100-acre Scottsdale city park anchored by a 10-acre stocked fishing lake plus a dog park, swim pool, playgrounds, tennis courts, and the Eldorado Pool. Most centrally located major Scottsdale park.
What Kids Can Do
10-acre lake stocked seasonally with bass, trout, and catfish - kids fish from shore with free AZGFD license under 10. Three playgrounds across the park. Eldorado Pool (Memorial Day-Labor Day) for swimming. Lighted basketball and tennis courts for older kids. Dog park separately fenced. Paved walking paths (2-mile loop) for biking and stroller walks [marked: lake stocking schedule posted on Scottsdale Parks website].
What's Included
Free day-use of lake, playgrounds, trails, dog park, and courts. Pool admission separate ($3-5).
Experience
Plan 2-4 hours. Almost entirely outdoor - bring sun protection, water (extreme summer heat), fishing gear. Stroller-friendly throughout. Central Scottsdale location. Free on-site parking. Open sunrise-10:30pm.