Sand For Sandbags Now Available at Nine City Parks Amid Expected Monsoon Storms

Because of forecasted monsoon storms, the City of Phoenix now has sand available for residents to use in sandbags. Large roll-off bins filled with sand can now be found at the following locations:

District 1 – Paseo Highlands Park – 3435 W. Pinnacle Peak Rd.

District 2 – Paradise Valley Park – 17642 N. 40th St.

District 3 – Moon Valley Park – 502 W. Coral Gables Dr.

District 4 – Encanto Park Sports Complex – 2121 N. 15th Ave.

District 5 – El Oso Park – 3451 N. 75th Ave.

District 6 – Pecos Park – 17010 S. 48th St.

District 7 - Santa Maria Park - 3425 S 71st Ave

District 8 – The park at 35th Ave. and Baseline Rd. – 7858 S. 35th Ave.

District 8 – Esteban Park – 3345 E. Roeser Rd.

Sandbags can be helpful in damming or diverting floodwater from monsoon thunderstorms. The sand at these locations is available at no charge, but the City does not provide bags or shovels; residents will need to bring their own. Sand will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last.