What to do in the Scottsdale/Phoenix area?

[BeccaBaby1]

I'm in Scottsdale for most of the week with my husband's work. I am looking for suggestions on what there is to do here that is inexpensive and fun for a wee toddler. We like parks, jogs, toy stores, you name it and we're staying near Scottsdale rd and Indian School rd. My evenings are full but daytime is empty. I appreciate your help. Sorry for posting in multiple locations but we are in serious search of fun. Thanks!

[longislandmom]

The McCormick Stillman Railroad Park is not far from there.
http://www.therailroadpark.com/index1.html

Enjoy your trip.

[Double Dip]

the fashion mall downtown Scottsdale has a great 3rd floor as you walk out by Nordstroms- there is a play area and then all the typical kids' stores in a row - Gymboree, Childrens Place, Disney, etc...even a puppy pet shop down the way. If it is hot it'd be a nice place for a stroll.

We went to Desert Ridge Shopping center today which was past Scottsdale- it was ok but had a nice fountain area for the children. Not sure how close that'd be for you (we just moved here to AZ in December and I'm not the best at directions).

A little pricier options would be the zoo or the Arizona Museum for Youth in Mesa (AMY).

I hope you are finding something - there is so much!

[bremen]

where you are is very close to wildflower diapers, the local cloth diaper store. google it and check it out.
tempe library has an awesome kids section, with a wooden kitchen, puzzles, toys, etc. it is kinda far from you, but i have met the most awesome mamas there.

there is a nice covered playground at indian school and hayden.
i went to a park that was not covered today, and the sand was too hot for us to walk on, even in shoes!