Parks and Recreation Department

Longview Neighborhood Recreation Center Phoenix provides residents and visitors more than 41,000 acres of desert parks and mountain preserves with 200-plus miles of trails; 182 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.

Phoenix Afterschool Center Registration

Register now for the 2018-19 school year.

It's not too late to participate in hundreds of summer classes, youth sports leagues and FREE codePHX instructional programs available at a community center near you. #PhxPlays

Reminder, registration for 2018 fall programs starts on Thursday, August 2 at 6:30 p.m.

Learn to Swim

City of Phoenix public pools are open through July 29.

Learn about available classes and programs. #swimPHX

"Take a Hike. Do it Right."

Millions of people explore Phoenix hiking trails annually.

Park Rangers teach trail users these lifesaving guidelines. #HikeRight

Learn about the Hance Park Revitalization Project

Do More:

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

Parks and Recreation Events:

Sizzling Summer	https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/2193	2193	Sizzling Summer	7/21/2018 6:00:00 PM	Marivue Pool - 5625 W. Osborn Rd.
Sizzling Summer	https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/2194	2194	Sizzling Summer	7/28/2018 6:00:00 PM	University Pool - 1102 W. Van Buren St.
Sizzling Summer	https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/2195	2195	Sizzling Summer	8/4/2018 6:00:00 PM	Hermoso Pool - 5749 S. 20th St.
Rocking Back-to-School Battle of the Bands	https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/2282	2282	Rocking Back-to-School Battle of the Bands	8/5/2018 1:00:00 AM	Reach 11 Sports Complex, 2425 E. Deer Valley Rd.
Educator Open House	https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/2254	2254	Educator Open House	8/18/2018 5:00:00 PM	Pueblo Grande Museum - 4619 E Washington St
Mudsling at the Museum	https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/2275	2275	Mudsling at the Museum	9/15/2018 3:00:00 PM	Pueblo Grande Museum - 4619 E Washington St
Smithsonian Museum Day Live!	https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/2238	2238	Smithsonian Museum Day Live!	9/22/2018 4:00:00 PM	Pueblo Grande Museum - 4619 E Washington St

Learn More:

Parks and Recreation News:

July 4th Restrictions Set for Phoenix Trailheads	https://www.phoenix.gov/news/parks/2087	July 4th Restrictions Set for Phoenix Trailheads	6/28/2018 6:00:00 PM
Partnerships Bring Free Indoor Fitness Programs to Downtown Phoenix this Summer	https://www.phoenix.gov/news/parks/2078	Partnerships Bring Free Indoor Fitness Programs to Downtown Phoenix this Summer	6/21/2018 4:30:00 PM
New Hance Park Design Concepts to be Unveiled May 21	https://www.phoenix.gov/news/parks/2044	New Hance Park Design Concepts to be Unveiled May 21	5/18/2018 10:45:00 PM