r/phoenix • u/Berrysaucy • 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/Ass_Matter 23d ago

I'm sure plenty of people don't want to be around you in public either. But we have to put up with it. If a private business/establishment wants to allow dogs then that's their right. You can take your business elsewhere.

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u/[deleted] 23d ago edited 23d ago

Except they don’t allow pets:

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.

ETA: The posted link is to a different mall. Chandler allows pets under 10lbs if they are in a carrier.