Parks and Recreation

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Making Phoenix a better place to live, visit and play!

Phoenix provides residents and visitors more than 41,000 acres of desert parks and mountain preserve land with more than 200 miles of trails; 186 parks; 32 community and recreation centers; eight golf courses; 29 pools where thousands cool off and learn to swim each summer; and classes, programs and sports leagues where kids and adults learn, stay active and have fun!

Pueblo Grande Museum to hold Ancient Technology Day	https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/parks-and-recreation/2674	Parks and Recreation		3/6/2023 5:00:00 PM	https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2674/Pueblo Grande Museum Anciet Technology Day.png		Pueblo Grande Museum to hold Ancient Technology Day	<div class="ExternalClass730304F6461548DAABE57A7C2FF263D6"><html> <p>Jo<span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;">i</span><span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;">n in the fun and test your technology skills at Pueblo Grande Museum's </span><strong style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;">Annual Ancient Technology Day</strong><span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> on Saturday March 11 from </span><span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;">9 a.m.</span><span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> to 3 p.m.</span></p> <p>Demonstrators will be showing technologies used by first people to thrive in a desert environment. Learn about skills such as flintknapping (making arrowheads),constructing pottery, shell jewelry production, fire making, and more! Experts in historic technologies will demonstrate skills from the early European settlers such as lace making and adobe brick making! Learn fun facts about the desert environment and try your hand at throwing a spear with an atlatl or using a replica archery bow to shoot an arrow. </p> <p> <em>Ancient Technology Day: Prehistoric & Historic</em>, an official Arizona SciTech Festival event, highlights technologies to provide our guests with a more complete understanding of Arizona's history and its environment. In addition to hands-on demonstrations, families can enjoy free craft activities and artifact show-and-tell stations. Enjoy an experience that is fun for the whole family! </p> <p>All Ancient Technology Day activities and Museum admission are FREE for the day! Visit <a target="_blank" href="/parks/arts-culture-history/pueblo-grande">Pueblo Grande online</a> or call (602) 495-0901 for more information about this event.<br></p> </html></div>	https://www.phoenix.gov/parks	News
Pueblo Grande Museum Opens New Exhibit in Time for Super Bowl Weekend	https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/parks-and-recreation/2649	Parks and Recreation		2/6/2023 10:50:00 PM	https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2649/The-Zuni-World-Exhibit.jpg		Pueblo Grande Museum Opens New Exhibit in Time for Super Bowl Weekend	<div class="ExternalClass9E372231FAC74E40AB069E2E7E283AD5"><html> <p>Phoenix residents and visitors in town for Super Bowl are invited to stop by the <a href="https://pueblogrande.org/" target="_blank">Pueblo Grande Museum</a> on Thursday, Feb. 9 from 7-8 p.m. to celebrate the opening of their new exhibit, <em>A:shiwi A:wan Ulohnanne: The Zuni World.</em><span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> </span></p> <p>The exhibit, on loan from the <a href="http://www.ashiwi-museum.org/" target="_blank">A:shiwi A:wan Museum and Heritage Center</a>, uses art as a means for mapping and has become a metaphor for the power of maps. Maps act as a physical expression of one's place in the world and the universe.<span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> </span></p> <p>Over time, the Zuni world has been remapped, with names changed, boundaries drawn, and cultural presence erased. The Zuni World exhibit challenges these assumptions through 31 artistic representations of Zuni maps and places in the Southwest.<span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> </span></p> <p>Representatives from the A:shiwi A:wan Museum and Heritage Center will give a presentation about the exhibit. The presentation will discuss how the A:shiwi/Zuni people continue to carry on the importance of the land their ancestry migrated through and understand their identity is connected to the landscapes that color the region.<span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> </span></p> <p> <em>A:shiwi A:wan Ulohnanne: The Zuni World </em>will be on display at Pueblo Grande Museum from Feb. 9- Sept. 17.<br></p> </html></div>	https://www.phoenix.gov/parks	News

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Millions in Grant Funds Available!
We are looking for non-profits and schools to support...

PAC ARPA As a part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the City of Phoenix is offering substantial grant opportunities for non-profits and schools that would like to provide provide free and affordable youth sports opportunities and after school programs for Phoenix youth.

More details can be found at the Phoenix Parks and Recreation's American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 website phoenix.gov/parks/arpa

Register for classes and programs now! Hundreds of new classes are available. Whether you are interested in shedding those pandemic pounds or just need an affordable way get your kids active, there is a something that is right for you and your family.

"Take a Hike. Do it Right."

Millions of people enjoy Phoenix hiking trails every year. Park Rangers educate trail users about important "Take a Hike. Do it Right." hiking safety guidelines.

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PROJECT UPDATES:

Cholla Trail Renovation Update

The Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to provide this update on the current status of the Cholla Trail project. Visit the Cholla Trail Realignment Project Page for the latest updates!

Hance Park Revitalization Project

Read the Hance Park Newsletter

Cesar Chavez Community Center

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Land Acknowledgement Statement:

The Parks and Recreation Department acknowledges the City of Phoenix is located within Native Land. Read the department's commitment to respecting Ancestral Indigenous Communities.

Pueblo Grande Museum

Ask a Park Ranger: Discovering the Sonoran Desert

https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/4608

Ask a Park Ranger: Discovering the Sonoran Desert

North Mountain Visitor Center, 12950 N 7th Street, Phoenix

3/25/2023 3:30:00 PM

3/25/2023 5:00:00 PM

An Introduction to North America's Most Diverse Desert Ecosystem. A Fun & Educational Series of Ranger Presentations on the Sonoran Desert, its Unique Inhabitants and Natural History!

Pecos Park Kids Triathlon

https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/4577

Pecos Park Kids Triathlon

17010 S 48th St, Phoenix, AZ 85048

3/26/2023 3:00:00 PM

3/26/2023 7:00:00 PM

J oin us in our 2 nd annual Kids Triathlon at Pecos Park. Your young star athletes ages 6-7 will have the opportunity to do their best in a swim, bike and run designed with appropriate kid friendly distances. The event will be chipped time, however there will not be any age or overall awards given.This is your child’s personal challenge/accomplishment!All participants will receive a finisher medal and event t-shirt. Must register prior to February 15 to guarantee an event shirt. Participants must be able to swim the designated pool lengths unassisted. One parent/guardian can accompany their child in the bike and run portion in the 6-7 age group only. Parent must bring their own bike and helmets are required. Race packet with all event details will be emailed on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Please ensure your email and contact information is correct on the account to ensure you receive the event information.

Phoenix Parks Mobile Recreation

https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/4659

Phoenix Parks Mobile Recreation

Marivue Park (5625 W. Osborn Rd.)

3/27/2023 11:00:00 PM

3/28/2023 1:00:00 AM

Mobile Recreation programming extends the PHXteens mission by taking programs out of recreation centers and putting them in 16 parks citywide. Additionally, Mobile Recreation has expanded programming to serve youth ages 12 to 17 years old, and now includes activities for youth ages 11 years old and younger.

Phoenix Parks Mobile Recreation

https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/4660

Phoenix Parks Mobile Recreation

Cortez Park, 3434 W Dunlap Ave.

3/28/2023 11:00:00 PM

3/29/2023 1:00:00 AM

FitPHX Fall into Fitness

https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/4635

FitPHX Fall into Fitness

Margaret T. Hance Park: 67 W Culver Street

3/29/2023 1:00:00 AM

3/29/2023 2:00:00 AM

Fall into Fitness is a free f amily-friendly social fitness experience for all ages, experience levels, and backgro unds. Pre-registration is required and can b e competed here w ww.phoenix.gov/fitphx

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