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

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.

Splash Pads Open Thru Oct. 15

The city's public pools are closed for the 2017 season. However, you can keep cool
at one of our splash pads that remain open through Sunday, Oct. 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 and process.

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:

Smithsonian Museum Day at PGM	https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/1905	1905	Smithsonian Museum Day at PGM	9/23/2017 7:00:00 AM	Pueblo Grande Museum
Volunteer Breakfast	https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/1910	1910	Volunteer Breakfast	10/3/2017 4:30:00 PM	Pueblo Grande Museum
A Boot in the Door: Pioneer Women Archaeologists of Arizona	https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/1911	1911	A Boot in the Door: Pioneer Women Archaeologists of Arizona	10/5/2017 1:30:00 AM	Pueblo Grande Museum
Archaeology for Kids	https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/1912	1912	Archaeology for Kids	10/7/2017 4:30:00 PM	Pueblo Grande Museum

Learn More:

Parks and Recreation News:

codePHX Initiative Brings Free Technology Classes to Phoenix Youth	https://www.phoenix.gov/news/parks/1841	codePHX Initiative Brings Free Technology Classes to Phoenix Youth	9/15/2017 9:45:00 PM
FitPHX to Host Free Family Fitness Event Sept. 16 in Hance Park	https://www.phoenix.gov/news/parks/1836	FitPHX to Host Free Family Fitness Event Sept. 16 in Hance Park	9/13/2017 8:45:00 PM
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