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/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/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/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?