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North America United States Lake Havasu City, Arizona Do & See Rotary Community Park & Playground

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Rotary Community Park & Playground

The guide was updated: 2025-04-29

Rotary Beach is Lake Havasu City’s largest public beach and park, granting easy access via boat or vehicle. Enjoy great recreational amenities as well: volleyball courts, ball fields, a swimming area, a skate park, a walking path, exercise stations, multiple playgrounds, picnic areas, and barbecues. The 5-mph no-wake zone within the Thompson Bay is a favorite of boaters. Rotary Beach is also only a short distance away from the London Bridge.

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Address: 1400 South Smoketree Avenue, Lake Havasu City, AZ
Phone: +1 928 453 8686

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London Bridge

London Bridge

In 1958, a chance flight over the Lake Havasu area by entrepreneur Robert McCulloch later led to the founding of Lake Havasu City. A decade after the city’s establishment, McCulloch and town planner C.V. Wood had the great idea to purchase the London Bridge from England and reconstruct it as a tourist attraction. The London Bridge is now the second most frequented attraction in all of Arizona, second only to the Grand Canyon.

Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge

Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge

The Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge is found at the far reaches of southeastern Lake Havasu. Rumored to contain the largest surviving cottonwood-willow woodlands of the lower Colorado River, the Refuge covers 6,000 acres. Perhaps most importantly, the Bill Williams River serves as a comfortable refuge to over 300 species of birds and waterfowl. There are a number of endangered species currently in propagation, including the razorback sucker fish and bony-tail chubs, which are indigenous to the Bill Williams River. Additionally, the Audubon Society named the Refuge an area of global significance in 2011.

Rotary Community Park & Playground

Rotary Community Park & Playground

Rotary Beach is Lake Havasu City’s largest public beach and park, granting easy access via boat or vehicle. Enjoy great recreational amenities as well: volleyball courts, ball fields, a swimming area, a skate park, a walking path, exercise stations, multiple playgrounds, picnic areas, and barbecues. The 5-mph no-wake zone within the Thompson Bay is a favorite of boaters. Rotary Beach is also only a short distance away from the London Bridge.

London Bridge Beach

London Bridge Beach

Along the picturesque Bridgewater Channel is the London Bridge Beach, a pet-friendly beach with an enclosed dog park, basketball and sand volleyball courts and even a community stage. As the name implies, the beach maintains a perfect view of the famous London Bridge. Pets are allowed outside of the enclosed park if leashed, and day mooring is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Windsor Beach State Park

Windsor Beach State Park

Beautiful white sands accompany vistas of the lake and mountains at Windsor Beach. Picnic tables, armadas, and grills make for the perfect day for friends and family alike. After lunch, hike the Mohave Sunset Trail, a scenic 1.75 mile walk, and stroll through the Arroyo-Camino Interpretive Garden. A diverse array of wildflowers and fauna can be seen here as well.

Havasu Landing Casino Lakeside Resort

Havasu Landing Casino Lakeside Resort

Lakeside views without the smog of a city: the Havasu Landing Casino has Vegas-level excitement with the freshness of clear Havasu waters. There are electronic slots on the main casino floor, as well as a card room for blackjack and three-card poker. You can reach the casino aboard the Tecopa ferry, which makes a 17-minute crossing from the London Bridge, or alternatively arrive using a private watercraft.

BlueWater Resort and Casino

BlueWater Resort and Casino

BlueWater Resort and Casino is located nearby in Parker, Arizona, 25 minutes away. Myriads of slots and a card room for blackjack and poker make BlueWater an excellent choice for an evening of entertainment. Also enjoy a bingo hall featuring weekly and monthly promotions.

BMX at SARA Park

BMX at SARA Park

The BMX track at Sara Park is open to the public of all ages. Races are held weekly in the summer months and bi-weekly during the remaining months. While ABA membership is normally required, beginners can take advantage of a complimentary one-day pass to try out the track.

Lake Havasu Fishing

Lake Havasu Fishing

It’s no secret that Lake Havasu boasts of ideal fishing conditions all year round. The city hosts more than a dozen fishing tournaments a year, with abundant populations of largemouth bass, striped bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, channel catfish, and flathead catfish thriving in its waters.

The Weekend Warrior Bass Series

The Weekend Warrior Bass Series

Designed for the beginner or average fisherman who doesn’t have the time to dedicate to a professional circuit, the Weekend Warrior Bass Series is the perfect pick-up fishing experience. As the Series is not professional, anglers who are visiting Lake Havasu City will enjoy a weekend or two of fishing. The event takes place near the London Bridge Channel, and a complete list of rules, eligibility requirements, schedules, and entry information is located on the JML Outdoors website.

Lake Havasu Museum of History

Lake Havasu Museum of History

Discover Lake Havasu City's rich heritage at the Museum of History, where permanent exhibits bring the region's past to life. Explore the traditions of the Chemehuevi and Mojave native American tribes, relive the steamboat era along the Colorado River, and follow the incredible journey of the London Bridge from England to Arizona. The museum also highlights local wildlife, featuring displays on Desert Bighorn Sheep, coyotes, and native reptiles.

Crack in the Mountain Trail

Crack in the Mountain Trail

The Crack in the Mountain Trail winds through a stunning slot canyon along the Lower Colorado River, offering breathtaking desert scenery. This 4.7-mile moderate hike involves some climbing and culminates at a serene lakeside cove near the iconic Balance Rock. Keep an eye out for Bighorn Sheep along the way, they’re frequent visitors to the area. Locals affectionately call this trail 'SARA's Crack,' given its striking geological formation and Sara Park is where the adventure begins.

Cupcake Mountain

Cupcake Mountain

Featured as one of Lake Havasu’s most beautiful trails, Cupcake Mountain was named for its light dusting of snow on top of the mountain. Perfect views of the city’s photogenic scenery are achieved at the top of the mountain. At 4.6 miles of steep climbing, Cupcake Mountain is recommended for experienced hikers only.

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