Parks and Outdoor Lifestyle in Queen Creek:
Nature enthusiasts will find plenty of outdoor activities near Meridian. Queen Creek offers miles of multi-use trails along the Queen Creek and Sonoqui washes. These trails highlight the natural beauty of Queen Creek as you weave in and out of the rural desert landscape and pass by the town's exciting Desert Mountain Park which features two playgrounds, sports fields, sand volleyball courts and an amphitheater.
Other outdoor recreation areas include Founders Park, an 11-acre park that includes the Town Center Splash Pad, numerous sport fields and a playground; the Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Center, a unique 38-acre facility that hosts events and activities; the town Pocket Park for Pups and the San Tan Mountain Regional Park, with more than 10,000 acres of desert for hikers and bikers.