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 is open. #PHXPlays

The Parks and Recreation Department is currently recruiting instructors to provide classes and programming at its citywide facilities. More >

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:

Pinnacle Dog Park Grand Opening	https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/2524	2524	Pinnacle Dog Park Grand Opening	12/13/2018 6:00:00 PM	20900 N. Black Mountain Blvd.
Snow Blast	https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/2503	2503	Snow Blast	12/15/2018 1:00:00 AM	Reach 11 Sports Complex, 2425 E. Deer Valley Rd.
Mudslinging at the Museum	https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/2366	2366	Mudslinging at the Museum	12/15/2018 3:00:00 PM	Pueblo Grande Museum - 4619 E Washington St
Breakfast with Santa	https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/2504	2504	Breakfast with Santa	12/15/2018 4:00:00 PM	Desert West Community Center, 6501 W. Virginia Ave.
Holiday Celebration	https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/2505	2505	Holiday Celebration	12/15/2018 5:00:00 PM	Marc Atkinson Recreation Center, 4535 N. 23rd Ave.
Drop-In Discovery on Shell Etching	https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/2367	2367	Drop-In Discovery on Shell Etching	12/16/2018 8:00:00 PM	Pueblo Grande Museum - 4619 E Washington St
Drop-In Discovery on Shell Etching	https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/2386	2386	Drop-In Discovery on Shell Etching	12/16/2018 8:00:00 PM	Pueblo Grande Museum - 4619 E Washington St
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

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Parks and Recreation News:

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
“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