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Huge new water park opens in metro Phoenix. Here's everything you can do there
With the 100-degree temps here and kids being out of school for summer break soon, it's perfect timing for a brand new water park, splash pad and swim center to open. The sprawling Rescue Oasis Park, Soak Station 309 and Oasis Swim Center in Surprise has a little bit of everything for everyone. The complex has plenty of activities for people of all ages, including a covered splash pad complete with plenty of shaded seating areas nearby. And the new Oasis Swim Center has not one but three types of pools. Here's everything you can do at the new Rescue Oasis Park and Oasis Swim Center in Surprise. Why is it called Surprise? This Arizona city's founder said it wouldn't amount to much. They were so wrong The Rescue Oasis Park has a full-size basketball court, a sand volleyball court and a playground that's a climber's dream with several rope activities and climbing structures. A smaller, aquatic-themed playground has swings, a slide and multiple levels to explore. Parents and guardians will be able to watch the kids play from multiple shaded sitting and standing areas. A picnic area with a shade structure is within sight of the playground. Details: 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. 12361 N. Perryville Road, Surprise. Free. The new Soak Station 309 splash pad at Rescue Oasis Park is the place to cool off this summer. The centerpiece of Soak Station 309 is the large climbing structure made to look like a firetruck. It has a slide, waterspouts that spray in all directions and a giant hoop that sprays water as kids run through it. Some of the waterspouts are aimable, so kids can soak their friends. Details: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. daily from May 10-Oct. 31. 12361 N. Perryville Road, Surprise. Free. The Oasis Swim Center, which opens on May 24, completes the picture and it's a water lover's dream come true. There's an Olympic-style 50-meter competition pool with racing lanes. There's also a recreational pool that has a walking channel and six slides, including ones that twist and spiral. Finally, there's the adventure pool where you can try climbing two rock walls or take a ride on the zipline. Cabanas and event spaces are available for rent. Here are the programs, hours and admission prices for the Oasis Swim Center: Open Swim: Noon-6 p.m. daily from May 24 through July 30 and Saturdays-Sundays from Aug. 2 through Aug. 31. $6 for Surprise residents 18 and older, $4 for residents 17 and younger, $8 for all nonresidents. Lap Swim: 7 a.m.-11 a.m. Mondays-Thursdays from May 26 through July 30 and Aug. 4-28. $6 for residents, $8 for nonresidents. Details: Seasonal hours and dates; check the city website. 12361 N. Perryville Road, Surprise. $4-$8. Summer movie deals: Get half-price movie tickets — if you know where to look. How to get the deal in AZ Meredith G. White covers entertainment, art and culture for The Arizona Republic and She writes the latest news about video games, television and best things to do in metro Phoenix. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Rescue Oasis water park in Surprise: Splashy fun for all ages
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04-04-2025
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Phoenix police will enforce curfew on First Friday after 'increase in violent crime'
Phoenix police will begin enforcing a curfew for kids under 16 not accompanied by an adult for First Friday in an effort to curb violent crime. They said that the enforcement comes after an "increase in violent crime" at previous First Fridays in downtown Phoenix. The department did not expand on what the increase was. From 6 to 10 p.m. on the first Friday of every month, art lovers and those looking to get out of the house can gather downtown to shop at the pop-up market on Roosevelt Row, head into the Phoenix Art Museum, listen to live music and more. 'Nothing stays the same': How First Fridays traded art for spectacle in Phoenix Children under 16 not accompanied by a parent, guardian or adult after 10 p.m. and those between 16 and 17 unaccompanied and out after midnight will be arrested and cited. Phoenix police said they will have an increased presence at First Friday and that they hope to inform people of the curfew before they violate it. "It is our intention to educate first," said Vince Lewis, a Phoenix police spokesperson. The city-wide curfew is part of the Phoenix city municipal code. The enforcement, however, seems to be new in response to violence during First Friday. Phoenix police did not respond to a request for comment by the time of publication. More: Here's how curfew laws are implemented across parts of Arizona The Arizona Republic's Meredith G. White contributed to this article. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Unaccompanied teens out after midnight at First Friday to be arrested
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03-04-2025
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Is Call of Duty Verdansk coming back? How to play Warzone's original Big Map
Call of Duty players received a brand new season of Black Ops 6 on April 2, and on April 3, they'll be able to travel back in time to 2020 to play on Warfare's original Big Map: Verdansk. This fan-favorite map got a bit of a facelift with more details added to buildings and landscapes and better lighting in some areas. One of the biggest changes to the gameplay is the ability to swim, which is great news since another change is that the southern combat zone has been extended out into the Kastovian Sea, making the coastline accessible. These are just a few of the changes, and there are even more set to come later on in season 3 of BO6. Yes, the Call of Duty: Warzone Battle Royale map that started it all is back. According to COD: Warzone's original Big Map has been rebuilt from the ground up and includes older features and original gameplay modes, plus players can earn free rewards at the massive launch event. Verdansk went live at 9 a.m. Mountain Standard Time on Thursday, April 3. In the blog post about the return of Verdansk, this version of the original Warzone Big Map is a 95 percent rebuilt version from the original from 2020, with the other 5 percent receiving some slight adjustments and improvements. Most of the map's structures, roadways and scenery are a one-to-one duplication. However, some structures like the fire station, police stations and the Gora Dam have all had small lifelike details added to enhance the look of the game. Other structures have had details added to add to the gameplay, like the Verdansk Police Stations getting art and clarity adjustments, and some of the windows being openings and having more illuminating interior lighting. Even the Grazna Bridge's water has been unfrozen along with the rest of the map unthawing, meaning you'll be able to hear your enemy's footsteps splashing through water instead of crunching on ice. These are just a few examples. To see more details, consult the tour of Verdansk blog to explore 19 main points of interest. Mario Kart World price: What it costs exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 Meredith G. White covers entertainment, art and culture for The Arizona Republic and She writes the latest news about video games, television and best things to do in metro Phoenix. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: War Zone Verdansk return date: Here's when you can play
