Parks and Recreation Department

Phoenix provides residents more than 41,000 acres of desert parks and mountain preserves with more than 200 miles of trails; 182 spacious city parks; 32 community and recreation centers; classes and sports programs where kids and adults learn, stay active and have fun; eight golf courses; and 29 pools where thousands cool off and learn to swim each summer.

2017 Fall Registration Now Open

PHXPlays Classes, Programs, Activities
Sports Leagues, PHXteens
Phoenix Afterschool Center (PAC)
FREE codePHX courses

Participate in a variety of fun and affordable programs for all ages.

Learn about available programs and register today.

Cool Off and Have Fun at a City Pool or Splash Pad

youth swimmer Eleven of the city's public pools will be open on weekends during the month of August through Labor Day Weekend (September 2 to 4).
Find a pool in your neighborhood.

Splash pads open until Sunday, October 15.

The following parks feature a splash pad: Altadena, Civic Space, Dust Devil, Edison, Francisco Highland, Mountain Vista, Laveen Village, Nuestro, Pecos and Trailside Point.
Locate a park near you.

Little Canyon Park - Public Input Process

The Parks and Recreation Department is asking for public input regarding a proposal from Grand Canyon University that would impact Little Canyon Park and Little Canyon Trail.

Learn about the proposal.
View the community meeting schedule.

Do More:

Register for a Class or Program Visit a Community Center Find a Park Take a Hike Attend an Event Play Sports Experience Arts and Culture Phoenix Golf Pools / Swimming Lessons Phoenix Afterschool Centers (PAC)

Parks and Recreation Events:

Little Canyon Park Community Meeting	https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/1944	1944	Little Canyon Park Community Meeting	8/22/2017 1:00:00 AM	Helen Drake Senior Center, 7600 N. 27th Ave.
Quidditch Tournament	https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/1948	1948	Quidditch Tournament	8/27/2017 12:00:00 AM	Cesar Chavez Park, 7858 S. 35th Ave.
Little Canyon Park Community Meeting	https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/1945	1945	Little Canyon Park Community Meeting	8/30/2017 1:00:00 AM	Helen Drake Senior Center, 7600 N. 27th Ave.
Teacher Open House	https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/1887	1887	Teacher Open House	9/2/2017 5:00:00 PM	Pueblo Grande Museum

Learn More:

Parks and Recreation News:

July 4 Restrictions for Desert Parks and Mountain Preserves	https://www.phoenix.gov/news/parks/1767	July 4 Restrictions for Desert Parks and Mountain Preserves	6/30/2017 5:30:00 PM
Phoenix Offering Family Events to Celebrate Independence Day	https://www.phoenix.gov/news/parks/1764	Phoenix Offering Family Events to Celebrate Independence Day	6/29/2017 6:15:00 PM
Annual Fire Ban for Desert and Mountain Preserves Starts May 15	https://www.phoenix.gov/news/parks/1716	Annual Fire Ban for Desert and Mountain Preserves Starts May 15	5/11/2017 8:45:00 PM
PHXteens Program Earns Outstanding Achievement Award	https://www.phoenix.gov/news/parks/1693	PHXteens Program Earns Outstanding Achievement Award	4/19/2017 10:15:00 PM