The STAR experiment at RHIC has measured identified π±, K± and [Formula: see text] spectra and ratios from [Formula: see text] and 200 GeV Cu + Cu collisions. The new Cu + Cu results are studied with hydro-motivated blast-wave and statistical model frameworks in order to characterize the freeze-out properties of this system. Along with measurements from Au + Au and p + p collisions, the obtained freeze-out parameters are discussed as a function of collision energy, system size, centrality and inferred energy density. This multi-dimensional systematic study reveals the importance of the collision geometry and furthers our understanding of the QCD phases.