• Arizona Lore,  Jenn Knows AZ

    White Tanks Regional Park: A Treasure of the West Valley

    Jennifer Quinn & Recreation Opportunities A huge benefit of living in the west valley of Phoenix is the close proximity of Maricopa County’s largest regional park, White Tanks Regional Park. Consisting of 29,271 acres of desert and mountain landscape, this is a popular attraction for hiking, biking, horseback riding, seasonal hunting, camping, and more. It is equipped with bathroom facilities, benches, and ramadas throughout the park. Close to the waterfall trailhead there is even a playground for the kids. Library & Nature Center As one enters the park you may notice the beautiful library and nature center located near the entrance on the north side of the road. The nature…