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.

Notice of Holiday Hours and Closures

<div class="ExternalClassB90063D08FCC4DF8A83CC103551C13E0">City of Phoenix community and recreation centers will be open on Monday, Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and will be closed on Tuesday, Dec. 25 (Christmas Day).Centers will be open on Monday, Dec. 31 (New Year's Eve) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 1 (New Year's Day). #Homepage #CommunityCenters</div>

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Explore Programs & Activities

Registration for 2018-19 winter/spring programs, activities, sports leagues and FREE codePHX classes is open. #PHXPlays

Happy Holidays!

Holiday-themed events will be held at recreation facilities citywide throughout the month of December. View the Parks and Recreation Department calendar to find one near you.

The 32nd annual APS Electric Light Parade was held on Saturday, Dec. 1. View a listing of television broadcast re-air dates and this year's award-winning entries. #phxlightparade

"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:

Cookies with Santa	https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/2506	2506	Cookies with Santa	12/22/2018 5:00:00 PM	Washington Activity Center, 2240 W. Citrus Way
Eastlake Jazz Concert Series	https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/2444	2444	Eastlake Jazz Concert Series	12/22/2018 6:30:00 PM	Eastlake Park, 1540 E. Jefferson St.
South Mountain Aglow	https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/2516	2516	South Mountain Aglow	12/23/2018 12:30:00 AM	SMEEC, 10409 S. Central Ave.
Park of Four Waters Tour	https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/2368	2368	Park of Four Waters Tour	12/28/2018 5:00:00 PM	Pueblo Grande Museum - 4619 E Washington St
Park of Four Waters Tour	https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/2387	2387	Park of Four Waters Tour	12/28/2018 5:00:00 PM	Pueblo Grande Museum - 4619 E Washington St
Code of Conduct Policy Public Meeting	https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/2525	2525	Code of Conduct Policy Public Meeting	1/16/2019 1:00:00 AM	South Mountain Community Center, 212 E. Alta Vista Rd.
Code of Conduct Policy Public Meeting	https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/2526	2526	Code of Conduct Policy Public Meeting	1/17/2019 1:00:00 AM	Deer Valley Community Center, 2001 W. Wahalla Ln.
Behind the Scenes Tour with Curator	https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/2388	2388	Behind the Scenes Tour with Curator	1/17/2019 5:00:00 PM	Pueblo Grande Museum - 4619 E Washington St

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Parks and Recreation News:

Pinnacle Dog Park Opens in North Phoenix	https://www.phoenix.gov/news/parks/2222	Pinnacle Dog Park Opens in North Phoenix	12/13/2018 10:00:00 PM
APS Electric Light Parade Returns for 32nd Year on Saturday, Dec. 1	https://www.phoenix.gov/news/parks/2211	APS Electric Light Parade Returns for 32nd Year on Saturday, Dec. 1	11/28/2018 6:00:00 PM
South Mountain Park’s Silent Sunday Program Expanding	https://www.phoenix.gov/news/parks/2203	South Mountain Park’s Silent Sunday Program Expanding	11/20/2018 8:00:00 PM
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