Manuel Valenzuela Alvarez Park park
Manuel Valenzuela Alvarez Park
The park is spread over an area of 59 acres and has many amenities to offer. Visitors can enjoy playing on the basketball court, tennis court, and baseball field. The park also has a playground for kids and a fitness trail for those who want to stay active.
One of the main attractions of the park is the lake, which is home to many species of fish and birds. Visitors can enjoy fishing or simply enjoy the scenic views of the lake. There are also picnic areas with tables and grills, making it a perfect spot for a family picnic or a BBQ.
Interesting facts about Manuel Valenzuela Alvarez Park include that it is named after a prominent civil rights activist and educator from Phoenix. The park was also designed to be environmentally sustainable, with many features such as solar-powered lighting and a rainwater harvesting system.
The best time of year to visit Manuel Valenzuela Alvarez Park is during the fall and winter months when the weather is mild and comfortable. However, visitors can still enjoy the park during the summer months, but should be prepared for the hot temperatures that Arizona is known for.
Overall, Manuel Valenzuela Alvarez Park is a great destination for anyone looking for a fun and relaxing day out in nature. With its beautiful lake, many amenities, and eco-friendly design, it is a must-visit spot in Arizona.
Park & land designation reference
A quick legend for the federal and state land categories Snoflo tracks. Each designation comes with different rules around access, recreation, and resource extraction.
- National Park
- Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
- State Park
- Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
- Local Park
- Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
- Wilderness Area
- The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized motorized access permitted.
- National Recreation Area
- Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing, often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes); may allow more development.
- National Conservation Area (BLM)
- BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
- State Forest
- State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
- Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
- Vast federal lands managed for mixed use -- recreation, grazing, mining, conservation -- with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
Plan your visit down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Area campgrounds
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within reach of Manuel Valenzuela Alvarez Park, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agave Gulch Military | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Gilbert Ray | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Snyder Hill Dispersed | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Catalina State Park | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Gordon Hirabayashi Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Molino Basin | ✗ | ✓ | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, fishing spots, and POIs so a park visit can grow into a full weekend.
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Responsible recreation & Leave No Trace
- Know before you go
- Check the operator's site for hours, permit requirements, seasonal closures, and fire restrictions before heading out.
- Stay on trail
- Stick to marked paths to protect vegetation, prevent erosion, and avoid disturbing wildlife habitat.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe from a distance, never feed wildlife, and store food securely if camping is permitted on-site.
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Carry out all trash, food scraps, and gear. Many parks have limited or no trash service.
- Leave what you find
- Don't take rocks, plants, or artifacts. They make the park what it is for the next visitor.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Manuel Valenzuela Alvarez Park as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, freezing temperatures, fire-restriction days), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Manuel Valenzuela Alvarez Park
What can I do at Manuel Valenzuela Alvarez Park?
Most Snoflo-tracked parks support hiking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. Check the operator's site for activity-specific rules (camping, fishing, paddling, hunting).
How fresh is the weather data?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from NOAA / yr.no. Streamflow comes live from USGS streamgauges.
When is the best time to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation.
How do I get to Manuel Valenzuela Alvarez Park?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the park.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this park, set a threshold (temperature, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other parks near here
Snoflo-tracked parks within driving distance of Manuel Valenzuela Alvarez Park.