tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398633296962611892.post5137455247474277043..comments2024-03-25T07:27:23.874-07:00Comments on Places That Were: The Colossal Ruins of Phoenix Trotting ParkPlacesThatWerehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08906573012383225740noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398633296962611892.post-26193523556130167232021-08-21T23:00:37.170-07:002021-08-21T23:00:37.170-07:00It is too bad that nobody thought about customers ...It is too bad that nobody thought about customers would have to travel 20 miles by dirt road to get there. Must have made it more expensive to build, find employees and run the endeavour.Jfryzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12913150802134330192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398633296962611892.post-18178142311088593992020-12-28T12:57:17.699-08:002020-12-28T12:57:17.699-08:00So sad it’s been demolished! So sad it’s been demolished! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09282031663043858741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398633296962611892.post-61863401548005205232019-07-17T11:34:19.174-07:002019-07-17T11:34:19.174-07:00Good luck in the Dateland area. I know about every...Good luck in the Dateland area. I know about everything in Yuma County if you ever want to contact me. Also large industrial complexes are my specialty and have been to all 50 states and Canada.<br />Much enjoyed your Titan I photos (have you seen the two TITAN I complexes in Eastern Washington?)<br />Trotting Park is really a trip( enjoyed your great photos!), biggest white elephant in Maricopa County, but when I explored about 21 years ago they had motion sensors and the police were there in 10 minutes, had to use old trick to divert them elsewhere<br />thedesertravenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14089037581194514437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398633296962611892.post-91707652752713128282019-01-12T12:09:10.339-08:002019-01-12T12:09:10.339-08:00Thanks for the tip! I'd love to check that pla...Thanks for the tip! I'd love to check that place out.PlacesThatWerehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08906573012383225740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398633296962611892.post-18374891388843348982018-12-31T00:04:00.038-08:002018-12-31T00:04:00.038-08:00Check out the Downs at Santa Fe. It has been aband...Check out the Downs at Santa Fe. It has been abandoned for 20 years and will be demolished soon. Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09154983549692228292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398633296962611892.post-58738329496307699932018-01-16T06:44:11.260-08:002018-01-16T06:44:11.260-08:00And only pictures, videos and memories of the ones...And only pictures, videos and memories of the ones that had adventures exploring the place will remain now, it has been demolished... probably another cookie cutter suburban development will fill the space and someone not familiar with the area will never know it was there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398633296962611892.post-14867200617712280022017-07-06T07:59:58.759-07:002017-07-06T07:59:58.759-07:00How cool that your grandmother got to work there! ...How cool that your grandmother got to work there! Such a neat place. It's a shame it was only operational for such a short time. I would love to see it repurposed instead of demolished. Such a waste of a unique structure. PlacesThatWerehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08906573012383225740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398633296962611892.post-72536913118963879662017-07-04T19:31:23.297-07:002017-07-04T19:31:23.297-07:00So glad you captured this. My grandmother worked ...So glad you captured this. My grandmother worked there when it first opened... it was such a progressive and beautiful concept. So sad they have scheduled it for demolition; that makes this blog entry particularly valuable. Thank you. <br /><br />http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/southwest-valley/2017/05/20/iconic-phoenix-trotting-park-along-interstate-10-goodyear-demolition/332552001/SylphSonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12215018157227296515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398633296962611892.post-3391128826618730742017-05-30T07:47:58.155-07:002017-05-30T07:47:58.155-07:00Thanks, Mike! It's sad to hear they're dem...Thanks, Mike! It's sad to hear they're demolishing it, but I guess it was only a matter of time. PlacesThatWerehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08906573012383225740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398633296962611892.post-29635254926154557872017-05-29T19:13:00.545-07:002017-05-29T19:13:00.545-07:00Really great site, Jim!
Sadly, they are tearing t...Really great site, Jim!<br /><br />Sadly, they are tearing the Trotting Park down soon.Mikenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398633296962611892.post-38430902440408288092017-04-13T06:26:16.641-07:002017-04-13T06:26:16.641-07:00Thank you, Alexis! Glad you're enjoying the si...Thank you, Alexis! Glad you're enjoying the site. And glad to hear you got a chance to see Phoenix Trotting Park. It really is an incredible place. PlacesThatWerehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08906573012383225740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398633296962611892.post-47865013180366459002017-04-12T14:10:46.428-07:002017-04-12T14:10:46.428-07:00I am also a huge fan of this site. awesome work! t...I am also a huge fan of this site. awesome work! thanks from all avid explorers!!alexis viltrakisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398633296962611892.post-30868767189886816892017-04-12T14:06:22.722-07:002017-04-12T14:06:22.722-07:00hello jessalyn, I went just a couple months ago an...hello jessalyn, I went just a couple months ago and actually parked on a dirt road right by the trailer community directly behind trotting park. there, there is a bridge type thing that leads right to it. I also saw locals walking by but they did not say anything. definitely keep trying, it is so worth it. its my all time favorite place that I have explored.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398633296962611892.post-19235629694935905512017-04-12T14:02:42.215-07:002017-04-12T14:02:42.215-07:00this place is incredible. I went a couple months a...this place is incredible. I went a couple months ago and could have explored it for HOURS.alexisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398633296962611892.post-44447037796673503692017-01-18T07:56:53.774-08:002017-01-18T07:56:53.774-08:00Thank you, Valerie! I usually use the Sony RX100M3...Thank you, Valerie! I usually use the Sony RX100M3, but once in a while I'll use my phone (Samsung Note 4) if I've run out of batteries or don't have my camera on me. PlacesThatWerehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08906573012383225740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398633296962611892.post-28727129629710549172017-01-17T17:23:45.031-08:002017-01-17T17:23:45.031-08:00Hi Jim, I too have enjoyed your photography work, ...Hi Jim, I too have enjoyed your photography work, you have a great eye and the information you provide on the subject matter. Very informative and I can't wait to go see some of these places as well. So you only use the Sony RX100M3 camera for all your photos? Or do you use other cameras? The picture quality is amazing and looking for a new camera. Valerienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398633296962611892.post-3492141090493839842017-01-17T17:21:05.536-08:002017-01-17T17:21:05.536-08:00Hi Jim, I too have enjoyed your photography work,...Hi Jim, I too have enjoyed your photography work, you have a great eye and the information you provide on the subject matter. Very informative and I can't wait to go see some of these places as well. So you only use the Sony RX100M3 camera for all your photos? Or do you use other cameras? The picture quality is amazing and looking for a new camera. TValerienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398633296962611892.post-85050084404908462382016-04-14T13:00:52.082-07:002016-04-14T13:00:52.082-07:00Hello again! Just wondering what street you parked...Hello again! Just wondering what street you parked your car on, and also how you entered from the north without being seen by the U-Haul and adjacent neighborhood that is across the street from the Park. I tried to visit a couple weeks ago, but was told to leave by a local. I want to try again, but this time do it right! Thanks :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08172762281933583218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398633296962611892.post-43471359291936698172016-03-10T07:03:42.350-08:002016-03-10T07:03:42.350-08:00Thank you, Tausha! I've been using the Sony RX...Thank you, Tausha! I've been using the Sony RX100M3. It's one of the best pocketable cameras on the market. The quality is comparable to that of a larger DSLR, but it's nice and compact, so I don't have to worry about carrying around cumbersome equipment while I'm exploring. <br /><br />You and your brother are going to have an awesome time exploring Phoenix Trotting Park. Be sure to stay out of view of the trailer park to the south. There was a lot of fencing around the place, but most of it was collapsed and not really an obstacle. PlacesThatWerehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08906573012383225740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398633296962611892.post-36923585241798098222016-03-09T18:42:02.088-08:002016-03-09T18:42:02.088-08:00First of all: INCREDIBLE photography. What is your...First of all: INCREDIBLE photography. What is your camera of choice? Secondly. I'm so happy to have found your site. Last, my baby brother is in town & we are planning to go TRY to explore this place this upcoming weekend. You mentioned going in a certain side, from the view videos we've seen it looks like there is two fences and lots of fines for trespassing - was it the same when you visited & you were just careful? I don't want to get busted, but I've wanted to go inside this place for nearly two years now!!! Thanks for any info!<br /><br />(www.taushpointo.com) taushawierlo@gmail.comTausha Wierlohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12556693237648849737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398633296962611892.post-8312196025561864272016-03-07T20:33:38.423-08:002016-03-07T20:33:38.423-08:00Thank you for following my adventures! I'll ad...Thank you for following my adventures! I'll admit I'm a little envious that you get to enjoy a view of Phoenix Trotting Park. It feels like ages since I was there. <br /><br />I haven't been to Corn Springs, but I may have to check it out next time I'm in the area. PlacesThatWerehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08906573012383225740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398633296962611892.post-79513990668733999692016-03-06T14:55:35.286-08:002016-03-06T14:55:35.286-08:00Recently started following your adventures, as we ...Recently started following your adventures, as we stayed at Desert Center for a month this winter. We also explored and got some great pictures around there and out at Corn Springs, etc. We are now parked in that RV park in back of the Phoenix Trotting Park. Haven't tried to go inside, though. Will be content with your great pictures.Sunni Jeffershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17046050679789801464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398633296962611892.post-55125830938253918382016-01-19T20:07:00.842-08:002016-01-19T20:07:00.842-08:00Thanks so much! I'm glad you're enjoying m...Thanks so much! I'm glad you're enjoying my posts. I have been to the Houston area a few times and once drove from San Antonio to Los Angeles, stopping to spend the night in Bisbee, AZ. I didn't have a chance to stop and explore hardly any places in Texas, but I'm hoping I get to sometime soon. Most of my explorations have been in the Rust Belt and the Southwest, but I desperately want to take a trip through the rest of the southern states. PlacesThatWerehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08906573012383225740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398633296962611892.post-52422577289219520802016-01-19T18:27:52.416-08:002016-01-19T18:27:52.416-08:00I've traveled through several of these places ...I've traveled through several of these places since I was a child and I've wondered about them myself! The story behind the abandoned structures. Please keep posting! I've seen many places through Texas that I hope you will post about one day.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02285355059059951881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398633296962611892.post-89212112861478665932016-01-13T12:20:53.549-08:002016-01-13T12:20:53.549-08:00Indeed! I've been a couple times to just look ...Indeed! I've been a couple times to just look at the outside. Haven't made it in yet! Cant wait til later this week when I do a full exploration. It has to be one of the most amazing places to explore in az that I know about!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08535182852599675785noreply@blogger.com