Kiwanis Park Batting Range

Most outdoor batting cages suffer from the wear and tear of AZ summers, with ratty nets and sun-cracked equipment. And it’s more than likely that the machines haven’t been calibrated in years, resulting in more junk than strikes down the middle. Kiwanis Park is a rare exception, a batting range tended with loving care, thanks […]

Kiwanis Recreation Center

We give extra props to this Tempe outdoor facility because of everything around it – tennis and volleyball courts and shaded picnic areas for starters. Located in the 125 acre Kiwanis Park, the rec center’s other amenities include indoor wave pool, fitness center, gymnasium, corporate ramada area and classrooms. Since almost all outdoor activities must […]

Kolby’s Corner Pocket Billiards

If you’re serious about billiards, follow the pros. Literally shoved into the corner pocket of a Tempe strip mall, Kolby’s Corner Pocket attracts the top namein 2008, local superstar Scott Frost bested world-famous One Pocket player Efren Reyes on his home turf. Sure, there are cheaper pool halls in town, but cheap often equals moth-eaten […]

Kooky Krafts Shop

Though you won’t be able to swing by just any old time, this shop on Grand Avenue can’t be beat when it comes to vintage craft supplies. Hell, it’s one of our favorite places for vintage shopping in the whole city. Owner Beatrice Moore has spent a long time collecting all sorts of bobbles and […]