When is Desert Park West open?
Every day, 5:30 AM–11 PM.
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ParkCounty Fair West
Desert Park West
- 4.31.0k reviews
- Free
- Open now · till 11 pm
Desert Park West is a spacious, quiet desert oasis featuring native plants, walking trails, and shaded picnic areas. Visit for relaxed nature walks, casual picnics, and chances to spot local wildlife—expect sandy paths, cacti gardens, and open vistas ideal for low-key outdoor recreation.
Quick answers
Desert Park West in short
When is the best time to visit Desert Park West?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Desert Park West indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Where is Desert Park West?
6602 W Encanto Blvd,Phoenix, AZ 85035.
Right now · 2:00 pm
Why it fits right now
Better tomorrow at 7 am.
It works now, but the weather or the hour suits it more later.
In its favour
- Open till 11 pm
- Best in the afternoon
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- It's outdoors and wet out
67°
Heavy rain
- Feels
- 69°
- Rain
- 51%
- Wind
- 10mph
- 3pm
67° - 4pm
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The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 11 pm- monday
- 5:30 AM–11 PM
- tuesday
- 5:30 AM–11 PM
- wednesday
- 5:30 AM–11 PM
- thursday
- 5:30 AM–11 PM
- friday
- 5:30 AM–11 PM
- saturday
- 5:30 AM–11 PM
- sundayToday
- 5:30 AM–11 PM
Where and how
- 1 Desert Park West
- 2 Desert West Community Center · 5 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Good with kids
- Good for solo
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.3from 1.0k reviews
Known for
- Nature walks
- Picnics
- Jogging
- Walking trails
- Gardens
- Dog friendly
The feel
- Spacious
- Quiet
- Casual
- Family friendly
- Pet owners
- Solo friendly
Around County Fair West
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a rain shell. Waterproof shoes until 4 pm. Umbrella all day.
Rain shellThe whole time
Waterproof shoesUntil 4 pm
UmbrellaThe whole time