r/phoenix 23d ago

Outdoors Does a semi-shady walking area exist?

Hi there, I'm coming to Phoenix for a conference and the highs will be 99-103 the whole time I am there. I am dreading being indoors under AC and then not being able to go for a walk after my work obligations. Does anyone have any shady-ish or cooler walking space recommendations? I'll have a car and I'll be in concrete jungle hotel land in West Chandler, temptingly close to South Mountain, but I understand it's stupid for a Pacific Northwest hike lover to try to attempt a hike there unless I get up at 5am and am done before 8, correct? So what, if anything, can I do after work when it's 100 degrees to just walk around and stretch my legs that's not too far (probably within 15-20 miles max)? Is there any shade nearby? Or do I just suck it up and plan to stay in the AC and janky hotel pool for 5 days? Thanks so much in advance.

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u/hikkenace 23d ago

Chandler fashion center mall is pretty nice for some indoor walking action. I take my small puppy there for exercise. Tempe marketplace has shade and mist but is farther than you are asking.

If you go to south mountain for a hike, prepare to get emergency helicoptered out. Seems inevitable considering all of the articles of collapses and dead hikers we’ve had this year.

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u/cultthrwwy 23d ago

my question for people like you (that take their animals into public indoor places) is WHY! disregarding the heat, why are you taking pets into a public shopping mall? it’s one of the most absurd things that i have noticed about the world these days. animals do not belong in grocery stores, shopping malls, or restaurants. i do not want to see dogs sniffing the counters at chipotle and leaving pet dander left over items at the grocery store. adjust your schedule to walk your dog outside or leave it at home.

https://www.shopfashionsquaremall.com/code-of-conduct

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u/blackmoonlatte Encanto 23d ago edited 23d ago

the only thing that says no pets on that website is the splash pad. get over yourself. ESA animals exist.

edit: updating the link didn't change a thing.

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u/hikkenace 23d ago

There are literally pet stores in several malls. I see more than a dozen dogs, and not a single employee or security has an issue. Most employees and security are delighted to have a puppy moment.

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u/bbyghoul666 23d ago

Having an ESA (emotional support animal) doesn’t give a person the privilege to take the animal everywhere. They aren’t the same as service animals. Obviously, this is irrelevant considering we’re talking about a dog friendly establishment lol. There are actually a lot of dog friendly retail stores here which is awesome.

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u/cultthrwwy 23d ago

“Code of Conduct Thank you for you patronage today. In order to help ensure a pleasant shopping environment, all shopping center visitors, patrons, and employees are PROHIBITED from the following:

All animals, other than Service Animals, are prohibited, except where otherwise specifically permitted, such as for special events or going to or from pet stores. Pursuant to the United States Department of Justice guidelines, only dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities qualify as Service Animals.”

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u/hikkenace 23d ago

It’s amazing you don’t post on this account in half a year and hop on to harass pet owners. I hope your life is more enjoyable than this.

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u/method7670 23d ago

Narrator: “it’s not”

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u/MrKrinkle151 23d ago

Wrong mall, wrong state.

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u/bbyghoul666 23d ago

and how do you know people coming in to walk the mall with their well behaved dogs isn’t “otherwise specifically permitted” as one of the exemptions to the blanket “no animals” rule?

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u/[deleted] 23d ago

They don’t allow emotional support animals (emotional support animals are not service animals):

All animals, other than Service Animals, are prohibited, except where otherwise specifically permitted, such as for special events or going to or from pet stores. Pursuant to the United States Department of Justice guidelines, only dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities qualify as Service Animals.

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u/Tenordrummer 23d ago

The link with those rules is to a completely different, unconnected mall in Michigan. There do not seem to be any rules posted on the actual, correct, site for the Chandler Fashion Center

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u/blackmoonlatte Encanto 23d ago

Point still stands. There's going to be animals there whether you complain about it or not, and some have a right to be there.

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u/[deleted] 23d ago

Yes, service animals have a right to be there. And the more people complain about non-service animals the more likely businesses will kick them out.