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. View instructor solicitation details and deadline

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:

Phoenix Tennis Center Community Meeting	https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/2431	2431	Phoenix Tennis Center Community Meeting	11/14/2018 5:00:00 PM	Phoenix Tennis Center, 6330 N. 21st Ave.
Wednesday Windup	https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/2403	2403	Wednesday Windup	11/14/2018 6:00:00 PM	Civic Space Park, 424 N. Central Ave.
WalkPHX Wednesdays	https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/2288	2288	WalkPHX Wednesdays	11/15/2018 12:15:00 AM	Margaret T. Hance Park - 67 W. Culver St.
Behind the Scenes Tour of PGM	https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/2309	2309	Behind the Scenes Tour of PGM	11/15/2018 5:00:00 PM	Pueblo Grande Museum, 4619 E Washington St
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

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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