With 113 acres, a beautiful community fishing lake, scenic hiking and horseback riding trails, tranquil pavilions, and an outdoor amphitheater, Veterans Oasis Park hosts plentiful outdoor recreational opportunities.
Nestled in southeast Chandler, 78 acres of the park are designed for groundwater recharge and wetlands, making it the perfect home to an abundance of unique Sonoran Desert flora and wildlife. Parkgoers can enjoy seasonal events, and monthly bird walks throughout the park or visit the Chandler Nature Center to view nature displays.
As a community park, Veterans Oasis offers a peaceful escape from the daily grind.
- For park activities and reservations call 480-782-2890 or make reservations at Park Pavilion Rentals.
Amenities
Nature Photo Contest
Celebrate the beauty of the natural world with our annual Nature Photo Contest. 2024 - 2025 contest details: the Chandler Nature Photo Contest will begin on Feb. 3, 2025.
Trails
The park is a popular spot to exercise with 4.5 miles of groomed dirt trails and paths, and a .4 mile paved path immediately around the lake. Hiking and biking trails afford visitors the opportunity to enjoy and appreciate the wetland area on their own. Horseback riding is allowed on designated Equestrian Trails. Riders must ride in from the outside, as there is no horse trailer parking or loading/unloading of horses allowed.
Community Fishing
Drop your line into this quiet 5 acre lake; it packs a big bite when it comes to fishing for feisty catfish. You'll enjoy a high-quality angling experience and expect to catch rainbow trout, bluegill, channel catfish, and/or largemouth bass.
The lake is stocked with fish every two weeks from mid-September through the last week of May and offers fishing from the bank. Personal watercraft, such as canoes and kayaks, can be used on the lake by purchasing a boating permit. Permits can be purchased at the Chandler Nature Center. There are no catch-and-release requirements, but there are limitations. You can check pages 8 and 22 of the daily bag and possession limit packet or the signs on the south side of the lake.
A General Fishing License or Combination Hunt/Fish License is required but not sold here; ensure everyone fishing has one before arrival. Arizona state fishing regulations apply.
Solar System Walk
Journey to the moon and back when you explore the park’s self-guided Solar System Walk. Utilizing a 2,500 footlong path, navigate your way around the lake along a series of monuments and signs representing the sun, planets and primary celestial objects - all placed at distances relative to the scale of the solar system. Each foot on the walk represents 1.5 million miles which means that the distance from the sun to Earth is 62 feet along the walk — equivalent to the actual 93 million miles between the two in space.
Field of Honor Veterans Memorial
Situated on the southwest corner of Veterans Oasis Park, the Field of Honor pays tribute to the Southeast Valley’s past, present and future veterans. The Field of Honor is the first veterans memorial of its size and scope in the Southeast Valley. The memorial space honors all veterans from all branches of the U.S. military. It highlights a wide range of American history, serves as an educational resource, and provides a solemn and inspiring experience for all ages.
Communications Cell Tower at Veterans Oasis Park
The City of Chandler recently conducted an expanded public outreach effort to gather community input on a potential request from a third-party utility provider to install a communications cell tower at Veterans Oasis Park. Learn more about the community outreach summary.
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Come to Veterans Oasis Park to hang out by the 5-acre lake and enjoy some fishing.
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Explore the plants native to Arizona on the botanical walk around the Native Plant Oasis. Learn fun facts while admiring all of the native plants our state has to offer.
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Get out of the sun for a bit and relax in the shade of the ramadas throughout the park. Looking to reserve a spot for your next group outing? You can also reserve the ramadas for group use with multiple spots throughout the park.
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Take a walk on the 4.5 miles of dirt trails throughout the park and you might even spot a small waterfall on your walk.
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Come to Veterans Oasis Park to hang out by the 5-acre lake and enjoy some fishing.
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Explore the plants native to Arizona on the botanical walk around the Native Plant Oasis. Learn fun facts while admiring all of the native plants our state has to offer.
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Get out of the sun for a bit and relax in the shade of the ramadas throughout the park. Looking to reserve a spot for your next group outing? You can also reserve the ramadas for group use with multiple spots throughout the park.
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Take a walk on the 4.5 miles of dirt trails throughout the park and you might even spot a small waterfall on your walk.