Best Farms & Nature in Scottsdale for Kids & Families

4 family-friendly farms & nature with age ratings and parent tips.

Highest rated: Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Wallace Desert Garden, Plants & People of the Sonoran Desert Loop Trail. 4 listings are outdoor. Qualified listings include age fit, stroller notes, cost signals, and practical planning tips.

By Kit, KidPaths editor

Reviews family planning details across KidPaths city guides.

This Scottsdale page currently has 4 qualified listings in farms & nature that passed KidPaths' listing and photo checks. Start your comparison with Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Queen Creek Botanical Gardens, Wallace Desert Garden, then use the age, cost and visit-length notes to narrow the list.

2 options have confirmed stroller access. 4 picks fit toddlers and 4 picks fit big kids.

Check trail length, terrain, animal-contact rules and seasonal closures. Bring more water and sun protection than the listing photos suggest, especially with toddlers.

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Boyce Thompson Arboretum

4.9 stars

Boyce Thompson Arboretum is Arizona's oldest botanical garden, set in a dramatic desert canyon near Superior, and it offers something rare for kids: g

Best for ages 2 and up, especially nature-curious kidsOutdoor$35-55 (adults ~$15, kids ~$5-8 depending on age; on-site cafe for lunch adds $20-30)

Wallace Desert Garden

4.8 stars

Wallace Desert Garden is the historic garden section within Boyce Thompson Arboretum, featuring mature desert plantings that include century-old sagua

Best for ages 3 and upOutdoor$35-55 (included with Boyce Thompson Arboretum admission ~$15/adult, $5-8/kids)

Plants & People of the Sonoran Desert Loop Trail

4.4 stars

This interpretive trail within the Desert Botanical Garden focuses specifically on how the Sonoran Desert's people and plants have interacted for thou

Best for ages 3 and up, particularly nature-curious kidsOutdoor$50-80 (Desert Botanical Garden admission ~$25 adults, ~$13 kids; parking ~$5-10)

Queen Creek Botanical Gardens

4.2 stars

Queen Creek Botanical Gardens is a community garden set in a pecan grove, the rustic, shaded environment of massive pecan trees creates a unique Arizo

Best for ages 3 and upOutdoor$15-40 (general admission ~$5-10 per adult for some events; many evenings and daytime visits are free; on-site food adds $15-25)

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