Parks and Recreation

Piestewa Peak 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.

Explore Programs & Activities

Registration for 2018-19 winter/spring programs, activities, sports leagues and FREE codePHX classes starts Thursday, Nov. 15 at 6:30 p.m. #PHXPlays

The Parks and Recreation Department is currently recruiting instructors to provide classes and programming at its citywide facilities. Learn about the two-step process

Stay Active with FitPHX

Participate in fun and free events like WalkPHX Wednesdays and Fall Into Fitness in downtown Phoenix's Margaret T. Hance Park. #FitPHX

Or, use one of the more than 40 official WalkPHX paths located in parks citywide. The paths include directional signs and distance markers to help walkers track mileage and fitness goals.

"Take a Hike. Do it Right."

Millions of people enjoy Phoenix hiking trails annually.

Park Rangers want trail users to know these safety guidelines. #HikeRight

Learn about Park Ranger-led hiking safety classes and other outdoor nature programs.

Participate in South Mountain Park/Preserve
Silent Sunday Events

Follow Piestewa Peak Trailhead
Improvement Project Updates

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) Pueblo Grande Museum

Events Calendar:

Food Truck Friday	https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/2398	2398	Food Truck Friday	11/16/2018 6:00:00 PM	Civic Space Park, 424 N. Central Ave.
Shemer Art Center Honors	https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/2348	2348	Shemer Art Center Honors	11/17/2018 1:00:00 AM	Shemer Art Center, 5005 E. Camelback Rd.
Ongtupqa - Hopi Music Inspired by Grand Canyon	https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/2418	2418	Ongtupqa - Hopi Music Inspired by Grand Canyon	11/17/2018 1:00:00 AM	Pueblo Grande Museum - 4619 E Washington St
Family Fishing Day	https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/2427	2427	Family Fishing Day	11/17/2018 3:00:00 PM	Desert West Park, 6602 W. Encanto Blvd.
Mudsling at the Museum	https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/2310	2310	Mudsling at the Museum	11/17/2018 3:00:00 PM	Pueblo Grande Museum, 4619 E Washington St
Gourd Painting Workshop with Arturo Ramirez	https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/2311	2311	Gourd Painting Workshop with Arturo Ramirez	11/17/2018 8:00:00 PM	Pueblo Grande Museum, 4619 E Washington St
Drop-In Discovery with Phoenix Herpetological Society	https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/2312	2312	Drop-In Discovery with Phoenix Herpetological Society	11/18/2018 8:00:00 PM	Pueblo Grande Museum, 4619 E Washington St

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Parks and Recreation News:

South Mountain Park/Preserve Improvements Recognized for Environmental Excellence	https://www.phoenix.gov/news/parks/2173	South Mountain Park/Preserve Improvements Recognized for Environmental Excellence	10/8/2018 10:30:00 PM
“Fall Into Fitness” Returns on Tuesday Nights to Hance Park	https://www.phoenix.gov/news/parks/2168	“Fall Into Fitness” Returns on Tuesday Nights to Hance Park	10/5/2018 7:30:00 PM
Support National Public Lands Day	https://www.phoenix.gov/news/parks/2154	Support National Public Lands Day	9/22/2018 12:30:00 AM