What kids enjoy
- •Animals: OdySea Aquarium and Butterfly Wonderland and the Phoenix Zoo.
- •Trains: McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park.
- •Easy hikes: the Gateway Loop and other trails near North Scottsdale.
- •The Old West: Goldfield Ghost Town.
Yes, and especially from October to April, when days are warm and dry. Scottsdale has pools, easy desert trails, an aquarium, a butterfly conservatory, a railroad park and a zoo nearby. The main thing to plan around is the summer heat.
Back to the estateFor a ready-made plan, see a Scottsdale family itinerary and Scottsdale with kids.
Paradise Reserve has six bedrooms for up to 16 guests, five of them king suites with their own bathroom, plus a pool and spa, a golf simulator, a putting green and a pickleball court. Events and parties are not permitted at the house, and quiet hours apply.
See also the Children's Museum of Phoenix and Out of Africa Wildlife Park.
Yes. There are pools, easy trails, an aquarium, a butterfly conservatory, a railroad park and a zoo nearby.
October to April, when the weather is warm and dry. Spring break is busy, so book early.
Summer afternoons are very hot. Families who visit then plan outdoor time early and spend afternoons in the pool or indoors.
Each item links to our full guide, which cites the official source, checked October 2026.
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Six bedrooms, a heated pool and spa, pickleball court, golf simulator, and putting green: the perfect retreat after a day exploring Scottsdale.
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