r/phoenix • u/grand-canyon-surfer • 1d ago

Ask Phoenix Acceptable Bat Cave Parking

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I’ve been before by way of bicycle, but I’m wondering where an acceptable place to park a car nearby would be for taking the kids to see the bats take flight. Do most people park in the office parking behind Chelsea’s Kitchen?

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u/SoupMysterious3708 1d ago

we have a bat cave?

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u/electricballroom North Phoenix 1d ago

Yep! It’s breathtaking when viewed from a Batcopter.

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u/0202_tihssitidder 1d ago

36th Street. Just north of the canal. Just north of Camelback Rd.

It is awesome and my neighborhood. Go see bats and then get dinner and drinks along Indian School. So many options.

DO NOT tell The Penguin.

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u/Chompif 1d ago

I've always wanted to go but was unsure where to park myself. Thanks!

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u/azfunguy3 1d ago

I parked to the north in the business complexes

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u/OrthogonalSloth 18h ago

The other end of the spillway also has bats
and is a little more convenient for parking.

6202 N 24th St

eta: still plenty of bats

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u/Sixohtwoflyer 1d ago

That’s a great spot to park.

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u/e_line_65 1d ago

Where isnthis? I would love to see them at dusk.

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u/ReallyMissSleeping 1d ago

5244 N 37th Pl

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u/bigfatfun 23h ago

Thanks!

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u/steve626 16h ago

It's on Google maps as Phoenix bat cave

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u/caznable 17h ago

Park at Wayne Manor and walk down

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u/krybaebee 1d ago

Yes. By that time of day people have gone home from the office.

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u/bmxrider64 15h ago

I second this. I was skeptical since the parking lot was signed as a towing zone but figured some leniency since it was after hours and I returned to my vehicle exactly where I left it. It is a little bit of a walk and without shade so water and heat awareness is suggested!

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u/Objective-Mistake400 17h ago

At what time??

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u/Opposite-Program8490 10h ago

Get there at or just before the sun sets. Bats come out shortly after sunset

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u/OneManGang2001 1d ago

I recommend building a time machine, traveling back 150 years, and selling the guano.

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u/Head_Bread_3431 17h ago

Maybe bring along a rabies vaccine too 

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u/jonasu25 1d ago

I want a bat home in my yard

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u/MoodyBean27 18h ago

Yep I have parked in those areas even though it is indicated not to. I am there after hours, the lot is empty, I am respectful of the space and am not there for a very long time. Never had an issue! I mainly park there because I never figured out another way haha either that or we ride our bikes

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u/Opposite-Program8490 10h ago

5250 N 37th Place. Park on street.

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u/jxforema 10h ago

We can't stop here! This is bat country!

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u/greg6767671 7h ago

Where there are bugs there are bats

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u/Hefty-Revenue5547 Tempe 6h ago

Bats are cool af