Such an amazing place! Lot’s of paved walking paths and areas off path too. The areas go all around the lake and it’s so beautiful! There is a lot of wildlife that I saw today in the way of birds, bunnies, rabbits, and squirrels. Quite a few bees, dragonflies and butterflies too! I can imagine in the Springtime the plants are gorgeous! It was still really pretty today even with many plants dried out. There are many varieties of trees that are so beautiful this time of year. This place is a real treasure. It’s a great place for picnics on the lawn or in the covered areas. There are playground areas for the kiddos. I’ve been told the fishing is good here too. The Rotary Observatory is going to be visited on my next visit!

Great place to get some exercise for people of all ages. In amazing amount of wildlife especially birds. The top birder spot in the greater Phoenix area. Well see birds that you never would have expected to see in Arizona. A glimpse into what different riparian areas looked like in Arizona before people. Fishing available, parking seems a little limited at peak times.

I came here to walk around, and it was great! Finally some trees and some bodies of water which are both apparently not the normal scene in Arizona hikes. Very refreshing, saw quite a few people too. Parking lot was full when I came on Thanksgiving late afternoon, but I ended up parking in the librarys parking lot. Definitely a nice stroll and some relaxing, peaceful scenery. Would recommend!

A wonderful place to visit. Innovative in process of using different ponds, allowing for control of water level in the pond leading to natural life thriving in abundance. It was extremely busy b the day after Thanksgiving and people kept their distance. The trip was so refreshing. We got to see pelican, spoonbill, grey Heron up close alongside many little birds. Highly recommend.

Great! Weve been there twice in two weeks. After 1st visit, we just had to take granddaughter again. We all enjoy the walking paths and we love seeing her looking for and talking about the birds and bunnies. She finishes with the concrete climbing structures until we have to take her home.

The most beautiful place to have a wedding. I give my thanks to Warren in parks and recreation for walking me through the website to make this all happen. The website could be a little more user-friendly to set up reservations.

This is one of my favorite places to go to. Such pretty walkways in nature and around the lake. The little bunnies are so cute here too. Great place to take pictures also!

Amazing spot to visit! Kids and dog friendly as well! Makes you forget your in Arizona haha

Awesome experience. Was looking for something to do with my toddlers for a couple of hours. They loved exploring and seeing the animals in nature. Wa able to still social distance which was nice as it was like having the place to ourselves. Highly recommend and would go back.

Great birding spot. Family friendly, public restrooms, easy walking paths and lots of benches to sit and enjoy the wildlife. Very small parking area.

Lots of fun. Paths are easy and well maintained. Nice small lakes with many ducks. Good for bird watching. Several places to park nearby if the lot is full. When we were there it was busy but not uncomfortably crowded.

This place is amazing to place for kids to go fishing playground area, picnic area, walking paths for all ages and lot of water and wildlife to discover nature in your backyard. Calm and relaxing place to be with your loved ones.

I love visiting Riparian Preserve. I always take my dog for a walk among the ponds and adjoining canal. There are so many birds and plants as well as a creek and play structures. You will always see people fishing by the library and taking photos near the banks of the ponds. Parking is limited but is available at the library, too. I highly suggest for people of all ages.

Great place to escape the city while staying in town. Short trails available to wander around or you can sit in the grass or picnic areas to watch the sunset over the water. A lot of families come here in the spring and fall to take family photos. Its nice to see people walking around the park all dressed up. The small lake always has a lot of ducks making noise and people fishing there. The most amazing thing here is the sunset. AZ has beautiful sunsets and the Riparian is a great place to experience them!

Ever hear of the oasis in the middle of the desert? This is it. Great walking trails near lots of water and waterfowl. Great place to get away and get some steps in at the same time.

Had a lovely walk and picnic with my niece. She loved seeing all the ducks

This is a marvelous place to walk within the Phoenix metro area. You are surrounded by nature: trees, grasses, waterfowl, rabbits. Its a great place for kids as well. I wish there were more places like this in the city, its very refreshing for the soul.

Great free place to spend some time outside with the family or for a walk. They have maps posted everywhere but I could really use a You Are Here dot! Another downside is the limited parking at main entrance- so get there early!

Its a fun place for families to go to walk and see nature. Biking and walking paths hiking paths. Birds and wild life. Feed the fish and ducks. They ask it to be seeds not bread. Play ground and restrooms. On Friday nights you can use the telescope to see planets and stars. Great place to take pictures as a family Senior pictures wedding pictures prom pictures ect.

This is a great location to get out and walk around. Take the kids to see wildlife from birds to reptiles. Beautiful area to explore and play.You can just relax at the gondolas or explore around and find benches overlooking the ponds and even burried in bushes and trees there are hidden gems to sit, relax and enjoy your time.Great place to take kids to play around at playgrounds where they also have some educational features for them to learn off of.

I love the Riparian preserve. Be it for walks with pokemon go or for walks with my Fiance. The views here are breath taking

The word is out, this place is amazing, well kept and larger that it leads on. Enjoy a stroll around the various ponds, in and out of the pathways and take time to stop and really enjoy the terrain that is not expected in the middle of a desert city. Word of advice -- it get very crowded on the weekends, if possible during less crowded times to really enjoy the beauty.

Morning walk today at the Riparian enjoying the beautiful quiet surrounding and the much needed peaceful walk. Just an absolute lovely place

We spent an evening here with family and we were able to enjoy some socially distance fun. There were a lot of families but with all the space available, it made it easy to enjoy it safely!

Its a good place to see some nature! I love the ducks! Perfect place for special photos!

Love this place. Great walk with several paths so you can enjoy quiet time. The kids love feeding the ducks and reading the information as we walk along.

My Wife and I and our hairy children Love the Riparian. A must see for bird watching. Not to mention the evening rabbit stampede lol.

Wonderful park full of wildlife. Beautiful paths lead you through ponds that reveal all sorts of water fouls

Always a nice walk Lots of birds to watch yesterday. Not as crowded as last time we were there. Nice to get out in the fresh air

This place is awesome!! They have so many aquatic birds. Like ducks. And even pelicans. U can fish in one of the giant lakes. They have 7 lakes! Definitly come here.

I love it here! Whether I just need a moment in nature, want to get out of the house for some homework or take the kids on a small hike close to home.

Ive lived here for almost 10 years and never knew this place existed. Ive been twice this past week I love it here! Dragonflies, hummingbirds, turtles rabbits and all different kinds of ducks and waterbirds as well as perching birds. Paved and unpaved pathways and a couple spots it feels like youre the only person there and its hard to wrap your head around the fact that youre in the middle of Gilbert!

Very clean, fun place to look around. I saw several types of animals including a turtle, rabbits, and several types of birds and I only walked around one of the lakes. Plenty of space for kids to run around as well. Public restrooms available.

A beautiful place that I have not been in years until I went to the library to vote recently, the whole setup of this corner between the library and the mini lake and the whole aviary area if not for the heat this would be the perfect place in the East valley within city limits to just chill and have a picnic or just take a nap.

In the moment Nature walks. As a lifelong outdoors person, I feel so enriched, connected, grounded and blessed with the natural nature and wildlife presence her at Riparian Preserve... so glad I found this wonderful place. Thank you.

This is a great place for families kids exercise and photographers. My son and I met up with a photographer there who knew the best areas of the park and the best lighting . Great place to get outdoors especially during these uncertain times

It has been a place of peace and tranquility for me. The brook by the tree is my favorite spot...the view of the lake at sunset is magnificent. So much for many to enjoy...bird watching, walking the trails, picnic areas, fishing and watching the ducks. It is a beautiful water ranch and preserve for birds of all kinds.

Great place for casual walk and birding. This egret quickly taps water surface to attract small fish. Efficient fisherman!

Great place to get outside and walk the trails. I usually take a camera.

Had such a great time here, nice place for the hole family..

When I need to de-stress, Riparian is my go to spot. my pup loves coming for a walk here, he always passes out once we get home...actually mid car ride home. youll find a little bit of everything here. you have fishing, picnics, horse rides, bikes, family walks, camp sites,bird watchers, photographers, and so much more. fall- spring you can go any time of day, summer early morning or sun setting.

Colorful park, and lots of birds. Birds are my favorite!

First time coming here. It was absolutely beautiful. It’s every photographers dream come true...scenery, lots of variety of birds, and plants. I will definitely come back when the temperatures are in the 70°s.

This is the spot right now ! Nice lake, great fishing ! Got to find the sweet spots.

This place is so good to take your dog for a walk or to take your kids for a walk. Its also amazing for Pokemon hunting.

I came here for the first time Saturday 10/10/20. Loved it. We did the virtual walk for Lupus. The only thing that was a little concerning, was a guy maybe late teens early twenties who was stalking the ducks in a secluded part of the park. It like it could have been with mal-intent.

Birds, rabbits, drangonflies in abundance. Fishing, lots of space to be alone with nature. Highly recommend

Cute little dinosaur bone dig in the sand, as well as fun equipment, and beautiful nature surrounding. The parking is a bit tricky, but worth waiting for a spot once you experience the beauty .

3rd time hiking there. Luv this place. Nice trails, shade. Nature. Variety of birds, rabbits, squirrels. Fishing ponds.

Great walk around. Evening temperature is reasonable. Get out for a walk, run or bike ride.

It is a great hike with a lot of lovely nature to appreciate.

Great walk around. More people than expected. A lot with bags of Cheerios for the ducks. Some college age willing to share. Nice time. Go early bet the rush

Great way to get the kids out while social distancing. We fed the ducks and geese. Lots of fun.

This place is absolutely beautiful & serene. While here I did not feel like I was in a city but like I was one with nature. Great place for photos or if one just wants to get away.

I’ve driven by here countless times and didn’t even know it was there! Thanks to google maps, we found it. My fam and I went for the first time today. My son loves bird watching. He loved taking pictures. The trails are nice though sometimes not well marked. On a couple of occasions, we went down dead ends. The downsides, too many dogs with careless owners. We frequently encountered dog feces on all of the trails. Also it’s difficult to social distance on many of the paths. Next time we’ll bring masks.

Beautiful...even when its 90+ degrees. Go early and let those kiddos get out their wiggles. My duo LOVE Riparian. Feeding the ducks is their favorite.

Another excellent park, part of our community.Long paths with delicious shade in the summer. Lots of animal life. It’s beautiful here, so relaxing.

A wonderful stop. The walking trails are beautifully maintained. There were tons of birds to see (and hear). Plan to spend about 30-60 minutes, depending how much you want to observe. Overflow parking is right next door at the library and the library has an ajoining path to the preserve. Well done!

Its so serene and beautiful here! You can fish, and its also great for bird watching as well as squirrel watching (if thats a thing )It would be a nice spot for picnicking too!Theres a spot to the East of the main Library lake that has a playground, covered area with a few tables, and a bathroom; And on some nights (not sure which, its probably on the website), you can look through their big telescope to see the planets and stars!!! I did it in highschool and absolutely LOVED it! Great for field trips and for just walking around! Its a nice spot to take your dogs on walks too, just make sure theyre on a leash! There are also a few poop-bag-poles that have recycled grocery bags in them for picking up dog poop, great idea for recycling!Ive been going here for years and its just been getting better. Keep up the great work whoever is in charge!!

Really cool park. My daughter wouldn’t leave the first place we stopped she was having so much fun so we will have to go back to explore more soon.

This place is so perfect, my wife and I have been coming here for years and bring our out of town guest here. This place is very calming and relaxing.

I want to commend the Park Ranger, Trevor, for caring about the wildlife and for going the extra mile! He helped me today with a wounded bird that broke her wing. He was a Godsend and I will always remember his kindness with gratitude and appreciation. We need more people like him who serve with a willing heart and mind! Thank you Trevor!!!!!!!

Seems that a lot of the lakes are starting to dry up which is really sad. I love the park, its always clean and a great environment. I just moved here and plan to go fishing soon as they have a large stocked lake you can fish from. Great place to bring your dog. Our dog loves it here so we try to take him often. We like that they have signs that give you information about the environment and local wildlife.

I cant believe this has been so close to my home for all this time and I didnt know. What a perfect place to unwind and relax. My new favorite Escape.

Holy cow at all the critters! Theres no shortage of things to look at here.... whether you want to fish, bird, or walk around for exercise, this is THE place to do it! The trails are plenty and wide enough to accommodate everyone.

We love going to play at Riparian, and to feed the ducks. They are responsible a d post what food is appropriate to keep the ducks healthy, which we appreciate. We also love the beautiful paths available! Its so great for the family, and there is lots of space for events. Perfect for family photos, a run, or a day at the park.We often see dog meet ups, boy scout activities, and other community events!

Tranquil stroll through all the desert foliage. Usually pretty busy but still a great place to unwind! Many loops and trails to wander through.

Nice hiking and you feel like you are out of the city in the middle of nature. Good times.

As I walked through the north entrance of The riparian preserve I was greeted by an ensemble of mallard ducks. Water ranch lake is the only area you can feed the ducks so thats where I headed to. Wild bird seed, Cracked corn, Whole grain cereal that floats are the only acceptable items on their menu. There are 5 walking trails to choose from so I selected one and began my walk. I discovered that the Gilbert riparian preserve is a bird watchers Paradise. From egrets to hummingbirds and everything in between. You will definitely want to bring a pair of binoculars. Before long I came to a pond where turtles were sunning themselves on the rocks and where a small group of baby geese were following their mother. spaced along the trails are benches to sit on as you relax and simply enjoy nature. Cottontails were out in abundance and a lizard or two made an appearance. Truly an enjoyable morning.

The Riparian Preserve at water ranch is a great escape right in the middle of the city. Have you had enough of the city and are ready for some Mother Nature time to get grounded.This is right on the corner of Guadalupe and Greenfield Rd. They have a telescope to see the stars, multiple ponds for water foul to live in and play ground equipment for the kids to play on. They have huge dinosaur bones the kids can discover in a sand pit. Wild life is everywhere. We saw rabbits and birds, lizards and other small things. They also have snakes, coyotes and fishing is permitted. Check it out and let me know what you think.

This is a really nice shaded place to go for a walk or a run. I like the signs that tell you about the different plants native to Arizona. There are a lot of ducks and cute little rabbits. Many people bring their dogs here for a walk. It’s pretty busy on Saturday mornings, but still plenty of room to go for a walk! There’s also fishing. If there’s no parking, just park next door at the library.

This is a unique park for the desert landscape of Arizona. There are multiple water features, green picnic locations, and hiking trails with trees for shade. Along the hiking trails, you will frequently see smaller Arizona wildlife such as rabbits and quail. I recommend visiting on Friday evenings, when the observatory is open to the public.

Great place to take family for a nice easy stroll with some bird watching and so on mixed in.

This place was simply amazing very well put together. Very fun for all ages a good way to get your kids walking. Theyll be in all because most of them are moving. The best part is they dont take money instead they take donations for the needy. When I went yesterday it was non-perishable food items for a food bank. I just love and how theyre giving back to their community and giving something fun for the whole family to enjoy. Would highly recommend and totally coming back next year.

Beautiful nature walk. My kids love the playground and the dinosaur dig :)

Dont miss going out the back to the farms behind the preserve where a local farmer allows !visitors to feed his cattle with vegtables

Nice area to stroll through. Dogs welcomed.Parking extremely limited.

Always love coming here. Great place for everyone.

Very impressive, what a great little trip on a weekend. Lots of trails to walk, and places to stop for a rest. Definitely bring your kids here.

The cub scouts loved it! Very educational and informative guide!

I loved this place. An amazing place to go to for a walk. I was surprise at how lush it was.

I love this place so much. Easily the coolest park in Maricopa county. The diversity of the landscapes and wildlife is so much fun. My son loves seeing all the birds and snakes and bunnies and turtles etc. I find something new and cool every time I visit.

7 lakes. Different trails. Some concrete, mostly dirt. Fun wildlife. SHADE!!! And if your lucky, youll find the house with the little petting zoo!

Beautiful spot in Gilbert to take walks and enjoy nature. Lots of flowers so people with strong allergies, beware. Lots of wildlife to see and pretty spots to relax. Christmas decorations too. Highly recommend

Beautiful dirt trails. Lots of nature. Riding my bike through the trees and catching glimpses of the pond with lots of trials in and out as well.

Great for a walk, you can learn about wildlife and take pictures or just exorcize.

Very quiet and peaceful. Lots of nice walking trails. Brilliant little gem hidden in the town of Gilbert Az. Highly recommend.

Just started performing weddings at this location. Its a great alternative to a Courthouse wedding. The couples love this park.

Great place for pictures! Never knew it existed.. Lakes a little dirty in my opinion.

Very cool place. I was here for hours just feeding ducks and enjoying the view. Good hikes in this locations and definitely worth it if youre looking for something to do while stores and attractions are closed during this crazy time.

The Riparian Preserve is a great place to go for a walk and to see a lot of different birds and other wildlife. I definitely recommend checking it out.

I love this place. It is nice and peaceful so it can be crowded at times. is a great way to get outside the city while remaining inside the city. I also like being able to walk along the canal which is right next to it

Been here a few times with the family. Kids love spotting the wildlife here, especially the bunnies! Great views and nice trails. If you enjoy fishing, theres a dedicated lake for it as well! Kids have a nice play section. Lots of photographers here for scenic shots and special occasions.

This place is amazing. Lots of people but hardly saw them..Birdwatching is awsome

Great walk at sunset, please wear your mask. Go grab some dollar store bird seed before dropping by. The birds will appreciate your effort. The ducks especially if you bring field corn. NO BREAD. Theyll get seriously sick on bread. And . . Wear your mask. Sunrise is even better. Bring seed. Wear your mask.

Great park. Nice trails and clean bathrooms!

A really great place to bring the family and enjoy quality time outside together. There are 7 little ponds and plenty of trails to walk around the reserve. There are also gazebos where you can have picnics with family and friends and grills to cook your food. Theres also a nice big play area for the kids. Lots of animal life, we saw turtles, ducks, rabbits lots of different birds, fish and reptiles.

A nice walk full of little bunnies, ducks and birds. An enjoyable experience. Photo is at sun rise

Its a very relaxing place just to stroll or have a nice walk a lot of fun for the kids too they can feed the ducks or the turtles in the water just an FYI though only bird seed or whole grain cereal

Very beautiful and scenic great place to go and take professional pictures