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Fun Activities in Mesa, Arizona: Outdoor Adventure & Entertainment

Curated byFreeway5 cardsUpdated Nov 2026
Mesa activities beyond the museums: Usery Mountain Regional Park hiking, Golfland Sunsplash, Sloan Park (Cubs spring training), and Dolly Steamboat cruises on Canyon Lake.
Usery Mountain Regional Park
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Usery Mountain Regional Park

A 3,648-acre Sonoran Desert preserve on Mesa's northeast edge with over 29 miles of hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding trails, plus a nature center and campground.

Golfland Sunsplash
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Golfland Sunsplash

Arizona's flagship Golfland location, combining a water park with over 30 rides, mini golf, bumper boats, laser tag, and go-karts in one Mesa destination.

Sloan Park
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Sloan Park

The Chicago Cubs' spring training home since 2014, with a capacity of 15,000 that makes it the largest spring training stadium in Major League Baseball.

Dolly Steamboat
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Dolly Steamboat

A sightseeing and dinner cruise aboard a replica sternwheeler on Canyon Lake, offering scenic nature cruises and twilight dinner cruises since 1925.

Mesa Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities
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Mesa Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities

The City of Mesa's parks system spans over 2,060 acres across 209 parks, with 9 aquatic centers, splash pads, trails, and 6 recreation centers.