They attract a broad national following. Golf is probably the most popular participatory sport in the area. Four Phoenix city parks have golf courses and 32 offer tennis courts. A list of public and private golf courses is available free from the Visitors Bureau. Phoenix's many public swimming pools are popular, though some people prefer the water slide parks.
Most resorts have extensive water features and large outdoor pools and spas.
Nature The Phoenix area offers miles of scenic trails suitable for horseback riding. Many stables arrange lessons, breakfast rides, cookouts, hayrides, overnight trips, and boarding. Reservations are advised. Phoenix is surrounded by desert and mountains. The Superstition Mountains are located east of the city, and the Manzatzal and Bradshaw mountains climb to the north.