Parks and Recreation

FitPHX Phoenix provides residents and visitors more than 41,000 acres of desert parks and mountain preserves with 200-plus miles of trails; 185 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.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Closure Notice

<div class="ExternalClass930480229A674FAB84D0770396F56BA9">City of Phoenix community and recreation centers will be closed on Monday, Jan. 21 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. Centers will reopen for normal hours of operation on Tuesday, Jan. 22. #Homepage #CommunityCenters <a href="/news/pio/2248">Learn about other city services that are affected</a>.</div>

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1/22/2019 7:00:00 AM

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Public Meetings Schedule

The Parks and Recreation Department is in the process of creating a Code of Conduct Policy to govern city parks and facilities. View the public meeting schedule.

The Parks and Recreation Department invites residents to participate in a discussion about the proposed Cesar Chavez Community Center. View the public meeting schedule.

"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:

Silent Sunday	https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/2553	2553	Silent Sunday	1/20/2019 12:00:00 PM	South Mountain Park/Preserve, 10919 S. Central. Ave.
Drop-In Discovery on Maricopa Pottery	https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/2390	2390	Drop-In Discovery on Maricopa Pottery	1/20/2019 8:00:00 PM	Pueblo GRande Museum - 4619 E Washington St
Code of Conduct Policy Public Meeting	https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/2547	2547	Code of Conduct Policy Public Meeting	1/23/2019 1:00:00 AM	Maryvale Community Center, 4420 N. 51st Ave.
Wednesday Wind Up	https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/2540	2540	Wednesday Wind Up	1/23/2019 6:00:00 PM	Civic Space Park, 424 N. Central Ave.
Park of Four Waters Tour	https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/2391	2391	Park of Four Waters Tour	1/25/2019 5:00:00 PM	Pueblo Grande Museum - 4619 E Washington St
Food Truck Friday	https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/2535	2535	Food Truck Friday	1/25/2019 6:00:00 PM	Civic Space Park, 424 N. Central Ave.
Silent Sunday	https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/2554	2554	Silent Sunday	1/27/2019 12:00:00 PM	South Mountain Park/Preserve, 10919 S. Central. Ave.

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Parks and Recreation News:

Lindo Park Ballfield Renovated During MLK Day of Service	https://www.phoenix.gov/news/parks/2251	Lindo Park Ballfield Renovated During MLK Day of Service	1/21/2019 11:00:00 PM
Parks and Recreation Department Asking for Input on Code of Conduct Policy	https://www.phoenix.gov/news/parks/2243	Parks and Recreation Department Asking for Input on Code of Conduct Policy	1/10/2019 7:15:00 PM
Volunteers Plant 30 Trees in Steele Indian School Park	https://www.phoenix.gov/news/parks/2238	Volunteers Plant 30 Trees in Steele Indian School Park	1/9/2019 9:00:00 PM