July 25, 2023
Inexpensive Ways to Beat the Heat
Summer in Arizona can be HOT but luckily Mesa has an array of inexpensive or free ways for you and your family to beat the heat! Check out these options to help you plan your next day out.
Public Libraries
Did you know Mesa, AZ has multiple Public Libraries that host free events for the community including Computer Basics and Digital Skills Training classes offered weekly? Looking for a way to keep the kids busy? Sign them up for Gaming at The Library, Preschool Storytime, Machine: Impossible or other age-appropriate programs offered at each location.
Location: 64 E 1st St
Dobson Ranch Library
Location: 635 N Power Rd
Public Pools
City of Mesa pools provide fun, safe, and quality aquatic programs for residents and visitors alike! Aquatic Centers and neighborhood pools offer water fun and double as water classrooms. Whether you’re looking for adult water exercise, youth swim teams or more, the public pools offer affordable recreation and leisure opportunities for all.
Location: 5035 E Southern Ave
Carson Aquatic Complex
Location: 605 N Westwood
Fremont Aquatic Complex
Location: 1101 N Power
Kino Aquatic Center
Location: 848 N Horne
Mesa Aquatic Complex
Location: 1630 E Southern Ave
Rhodes Aquatic Complex
Location: 1860 S Longmore
Shepherd Aquatic Complex
Location: 1511 N Alta Mesa Dr
Skyline Aquatic Center
Location: 845 S Crismon
Stapley Aquatic Complex
Location: 3250 W Hermosa Vista
Splash Pads
Grab your towels and get ready for fun in the sun! City of Mesa Parks and Recreation offers splash pads providing fun for everyone! All Splash Pads and interactive water features are operational year-round. Water features are set on timers and may need to be activated once you're ready for fun!
Location: 2100 W Rio Salado Pkwy
Eastmark Great Park
Location: 5100 S Eastmark Parkway
Pioneer Park
Location: 526 E Main St
Signal Butte
Location: 11132 E Elliot Rd
The Plaza at Mesa City Center
Location: 56 E Main St
Museums
Mesa, AZ has museums for kids, collectors, baseball fans, lovers of the visual arts, aviation buffs and the casual observer simply wanting to know more about our destination. One of the benefits to exploring Mesa’s museums is that many of them are located within steps from each other allowing you to easily spend a day exploring our past, present and future in one visit!
Arizona Museum of Natural History
Location: 53 N Macdonald
Location: 2345 N Horne
Location: 150 W Pepper Pl
Location: 1 E Main St, Mesa
Location: 1833 W Southern Ave
Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum
Location: 2017 N Greenfield Rd
Location: 4800 E Falcon Dr
Superstition Mountain - Lost Dutchman Museum
Location: 4087 E Apache Trail