As summer in The West Valley heats up, here's some fun ways to stay cool:

Goodyear Swimming Pool.  Goodyear's pool offers swim lessons as well as open swim times.  www.ci.goodyear.az.us

Southwest Valley Family YMCA.  The YMCA has a variety of indoor activities for the whole family in addition to swim lessons.  Cool off outside in their pool featuring a water slide.  www.valleyymca.org

Buckeye Aquatics Center.  Zero depth area with water features and a 160 ft slide.  www.buckeyeaz.gov

Ape Index Rock Climbing Gym.  Located in Peoria, this facility features the tallest walls in Phoenix, over 32 feet high.  They offer a free in-depth climbing orientation for first time climbers.  www.apeindex.net.

Bunkers Indoor Golf.  Enjoy a cool round of golf at Goodyear's realistic indoor golf experience.  www.bunkerindoorgolf.com.

Pump It Up.  "The Inflatable Party Zone" located in Peoria is a great place to take the kiddos when they start to get cabin fever.   Visit their website for coupons at www.pumpitupparty.com.  Make sure to check their "Jumpn' Event Calendar" before you go.

Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium.  Check out 75 indoor exhibits featuring fish mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles.  This aquarium is the perfect place to spend a hot summer afternoon.  www.wildlifeworld.com.

Polar Ice Peoria.  Throw on your winter clothes and head out to the ice rink for some family fun ice skating in Peoria.  www.polaricepeoria.com.

American Sports Center - This huge air conditioned facility features 6 volleyball courts, 4 basketball courts, 2 indoor soccer fields and a 4000 sq ft multi-purpose room. The center has adult leagues for  basketball, dodgeball, flag football, soccer, and volleyball.  They also have a youth sports program.  Check out their website at www.ascavondale.com for more information.

White Tank Mountain Regional Park.  The park features some cool events like moonlight hikes and walks, as well family movies and activities in the air conditioned nature center. www.maricopa.gov/parks/white_tank.

Estrella Mountain Regional Park.  Upcoming events include morning and full moon hikes as well as family events and activities in their air conditioned nature center.  www.maricopa.gov/parks/estrella.

Stay cool and enjoy the rest of July!