What is there to do?
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I will introduce you to Mesa. We are a city of nearly 400,000 people.
Located in the Metro Phoenix area, part of the "East Valley" AKA "The
Valley of the Sun". The size of the city is roughly 125 square miles,
having 3,171 persons per square mile. This information was obtained
from www.census.gov I could not find any "facts" on the city of Mesa
page, though I am sure they are there, I just do not know where to look.
This page will show a few of the things offered in our fair city. It is not hard to find something for a family to do.
With average high temps from 68 in January to 107 in July, Mesa is very much an all year round city.
Most of the following functions are City sponsored events. I will provide a little detail, and links to more information, where appropriate.
This page will show a few of the things offered in our fair city. It is not hard to find something for a family to do.
With average high temps from 68 in January to 107 in July, Mesa is very much an all year round city.
Most of the following functions are City sponsored events. I will provide a little detail, and links to more information, where appropriate.
 Egg is supposed to cook, when the temp reads 120.... but it never did. |
 YMCA - Hockey  |
 Roller Hockey- YMCA Not sure if this is still offered. |
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 (Fitch Park) The Mesa web site lists 58 parks in the city. Also listed are 13 swimming pools. |
 (Reed Park) Many of the parks are nice for picnics, birthday parties, or just general day out. |
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Our weather is generally
nice, in the summer it is hot. My other pages have information on
Monsoon storms, rain and dust storms (including pictures) Here is seen
a rare event in Mesa. Morning fog from March 2003. |
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 The Easter pageant is held each Spring at the Mormon Temple in Mesa. This is not a city event, but still a huge event for the city. This full production runs several days leading up to Easter each spring. It is now offered in Spanish at least one night.  |
 Gang Resistance Education And Training (GREAT) This was a program offered by the City of Mesa Police. In the summer program, the junior high aged kids had a great time while learning things to help them during the teen years. Shown here are a few of the demonstrations that were given to them during the program. They even enjoyed a wild ride in a police car. (this program is no longer offered) |
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 Even in the middle of the city, it is still possible to find a corn field to pick your own corn. |
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 We live close enough to the river,
to have a quick trip for wading, fishing, generally playing around to
keep cool in summer.
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The rest of these pictures are from City of Mesa offered programs and events. More information can be found at the web sites listed below. |
Pools The City of Mesa offers reasonably priced swimming lessons, diving lessons, dive team and swim team. Lessons are available at most of the cities 13 swimming pools. |
 From babies with moms, to water aerobics, to advanced diving. Also a program is available to help pay for lessons for those with low income. |
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We have used city of Mesa lessons for the last 15 yrs, and have always been happy. See parks and rec link at bottom of page.  The city also has swimming pools with many different styles. From water slides to water play areas for younger children. These are open to the public for open swim during the summer, see the parks link for pricing and time information. |
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 Currently (as of Sept 2004) The city has a Free second Sunday's program at the local museums. The Mesa Southwest Museum, Mesa Youth Museum are free to the public on the second Sunday of each month. See the Museum link at bottom of the page for more information. |
Museums |
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Mesa
Southwest Museum offers a huge "Dinosaur" land, with live flash flood
running regularly throughout the day. Also has Mesa history in the form
of an old Jail, replica of The lost Dutchman's Mine, panning for
gold and many different exhibits that change regularly. |
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4th of July Mesa's 4th of July celebration is held at Mesa Community College. A nice family friendly event, with music, food, free rides and games for the kids, and a good fireworks show. |
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Parades Mesa has several parades each year. Veteren's day, Mesa Day, and even small homecoming parades for some of the high schools, which are held on neighborhood streets. |
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Many of
Mesa's parades are followed by "festivals" which have an assortment of
games, blow up thingys for the kids, food, music and a celebration of
whatever the theme is at the time. At some events, the rides and games
are free. |
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Merry
Mainstreet Merry Mainstreet is an event held each year in early December. Lights, Santa, Snow, games, vendors, food, trolly rides, and a gingerbread house contest are some of the usual fun. |
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 Kareoke in the street, provided by City of Mesa's Rec' and Roll" . |
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Mesa Parks and Recreation web site.
http://www.ci.mesa.az.us/parksrec/
Mesa Southwest Museum web site.
http://www.ci.mesa.az.us/swmuseum/
City of Mesa web site.
http://www.ci.mesa.az.us/
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