Papago Park

(Van Buren St. and Galvin Pkway)

In addition to its recreational amenities, Papago Park includes a 70-acre picnic area that can accomodate almost 1,000 people. Ramadas are available for reservations. Ramada information is listed below. For more information, call (602) 256-3220.

Picnic Areas/Ramadas
Recreation facilities
Hunt's Tomb

Picnic Areas/Ramadas

Ramada reservations are good for an entire day -- there are no split-day reservations. Below is a list of the ramadas at Papago Park. Several, as noted next to the ramada numbers, are located on one of Papago Park’s three lakes. Ramada reservations must be made in person.

• Beer is allowed ONLY with a beer permit. No glass bottles are permitted.
• Maximum capacities for ramadas and other picnic areas will be strictly enforced.

RAMADA #2 4 Tables, Each 18’ Long 3 Grills Amplified Music Permitted Restrooms Across Roadway Available Parking: 24 FEE: $35 MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 80 RAMADA #9 (Lake #3) 6 Tables, Various Sizes 1 Grill, 1 Fire Dish Amplified Music Permitted Restrooms at Ranger Office Available Parking: 42 FEE: $30 MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 60 RAMADA #10 (Lake #3) 2 Tables, Each 7’ Long 1 Grill, 2 Fireplaces Amplified Music NOT Permitted Restrooms at Ranger Office Available Parking: 42 FEE $25 MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 16 ISLAND (RAMADA 9, 10 & CENTER STAGE) All of Ramadas 9 and 10 Stage with Grass Seating Area Sand Volleyball Court Amplified Music Permitted Available Parking: 42 (plus Zoo Parking Lot) FEE: $60 MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 250 NOTE: 9 & 10 must both be available to reserve Center Stage area. Large groups must use Zoo Parking Lot and are responsible for bringing extra tables and chairs if needed. RAMADA #11 (Lake #2) 2 Tables 1 Grill, 1 Fireplace Amplified Music NOT Permitted Restrooms at Ranger Office Available Parking: 20 FEE: $25 MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 16

RAMADA #12 (Lake #1) 1 Table, 21’ Long 1 Grill Amplified Music Permitted Restrooms at Ranger Office (not close) Restrooms at SE end of Lake #2 Available Parking: 11 FEE: $25 MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 20 NOTE: Electricity available ONLY AFTER sunset. RAMADA #13 (Lake #1) 1 Table, 21’ Long 1 Grill Amplified Music Permitted Restrooms at SE end of Lake #2 Available Parking: 12 FEE: $25 MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 20 RAMADA #14 2 Tables, Each 21’ Long 2 Grills Amplified Music NOT Permitted Restrooms at SE end of Lake #2 Available Parking: 12 FEE: $30 MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 40 RAMADA #15 4 Tables, Each 21’ Long 4 Grills Amplified Music NOT Permitted Restrooms at SE end of Lake #2 Available Parking: 12 FEE: $30 MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 60 RAMADA #16 4 Tables, Each 21’ Long 3 Grills Amplified Music Permitted Restrooms at SE end of Lake #2 Available Parking: 20 FEE: $35 MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 80

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Recreation facilities

Archery Range (62nd and Oak streets) - Open from dawn to dusk everyday. Exer-Course - an all metal station exercise course covering 1.7 miles. Located by the Parks Department Central District - East office. Fishing lagoons - cover 7.8 acres, stocked with catfish for summer and trout for winter. Arizona urban fishing license is required. Ranger Station/Information center - located just south of Hole-In-The-Rock. Softball Complex (62nd and Oak streets) - four championship softball diamonds. Lighted at night. Orienteering course

Hunt's Tomb

Hunt’s tomb is a white pyramid that is visible from almost any point in the park. Entombed here is Governor George Wiley Paul Hunt, who set a national record by being elected to the first, second, third, sixth, seventh, eighth and 10th term as Arizona’s governor. Hunt was born in 1859 and died in 1934. Also entombed here are his wife, Helen, her parents, the J. W. Ellisons, and her sister, Lena Ellison. From the tomb, one can enjoy a wonderful view in all directions, including a view of Hole-in-the-Rock.