The City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department provides year-round recreation programs for Phoenix area residents with disabilities. Whether you're interested in the high adventure of river rafting, or swim lessons in the accessible pool at Telephone Pioneer Park, the department offers programs and facilities to meet a variety of interests and abilities:
Current Program Opportunities:
Go to on-line classes & programs search by adult or youth outdoor nature/programs see below for specific information:
Accessible Golf
Did you know that every City of Phoenix Public Golf Course offers SoloRider golf carts which means new accessibility for golfers?
Don't be left behind. Continue to enjoy the game of a lifetime. The SoloRider golf cart enables golfers to enjoy the game of golf by offering:
A 350 degree swivel seat to provide ease with entry and exit
An elevating seat to play from
Easy to handle ergonomic controls
Book your tee time up to nine days in advance
City of Phoenix Golf Courses and Locations:
Aguila Golf Course 9 & 18
8440 South 35th Avenue
Laveen, AZ 85339
602-237-9601
Maryvale Golf Course
5902 W. Indian School Road
Phoenix, AZ 85033
623-846-4022
Cave Creek Golf Course
15202 N. 19th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85023
602-866-8076
Papago Golf Course
5595 E. Moreland
Phoenix, AZ 85008
602-275-8428
Encanto 18 Golf Course
2745 N. 15th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Encanto 9 Golf Course
2300 N. 17th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Palo Verde 9 Golf Course
6215 N. 15th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85015
602-249-9930
Telephone Pioneers Park
The Parks and Recreation Department manages Telephone Pioneers of America Park, the first barrier free park in the nation. This facility was built through community donations under the leadership of the volunteer organization, Telephone Pioneers of America.
The park features two beep baseball fields, a therapeutic heated pool, a wheelchair-accessible playground, an 18-station exercise course, racquetball, volleyball, tennis, basketball and shuffleboard and an activity room. Ramadas, grills and picnic facilities also are available. A state of the art "All Children's" accessible playground was completed in January, 2001.
For more information on swimming lessons and pool hours call (602) 495-2404. The park is open to the public and is located in northwest Phoenix at 1946 West Morningside Drive. Park hours are 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily. For more information please call (602)-262-6575 (Voice), or (602) 262-6713 (TTY).