Parks and Recreation

FitPHX Phoenix provides residents and visitors more than 41,000 acres of desert parks and mountain preserves with 200-plus miles of trails; 185 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.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Closure Notice

<div class="ExternalClass930480229A674FAB84D0770396F56BA9">City of Phoenix community and recreation centers will be closed on Monday, Jan. 21 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. Centers will reopen for normal hours of operation on Tuesday, Jan. 22. #Homepage #CommunityCenters <a href="/news/pio/2248">Learn about other city services that are affected</a>.</div>

1/14/2019 7:00:00 AM

1/22/2019 7:00:00 AM

Explore Programs & Activities

Registration for 2019 winter/spring programs, activities, sports leagues and FREE codePHX classes is open. #PHXPlays

Public Meetings Schedule

The Parks and Recreation Department is in the process of creating a Code of Conduct Policy to govern city parks and facilities. View the public meeting schedule.

The Parks and Recreation Department invites residents to participate in a discussion about the proposed Cesar Chavez Community Center. View the public meeting schedule.

"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:

Food Truck Friday	https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/2534	2534	Food Truck Friday	1/18/2019 6:00:00 PM	Civic Space Park, 424 N. Central Ave.
National Trail Trek	https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/2518	2518	National Trail Trek	1/19/2019 2:00:00 PM	South Mountain Park/Preserve's National Trail
Mudsling at the Museum	https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/2389	2389	Mudsling at the Museum	1/19/2019 3:00:00 PM	Pueblo Grande Museum - 4619 E Washington St
Silent Sunday	https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/2553	2553	Silent Sunday	1/20/2019 12:00:00 PM	South Mountain Park/Preserve, 10919 S. Central. Ave.
Drop-In Discovery on Maricopa Pottery	https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/2390	2390	Drop-In Discovery on Maricopa Pottery	1/20/2019 8:00:00 PM	Pueblo GRande Museum - 4619 E Washington St
Code of Conduct Policy Public Meeting	https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/2547	2547	Code of Conduct Policy Public Meeting	1/23/2019 1:00:00 AM	Maryvale Community Center, 4420 N. 51st Ave.
Wednesday Wind Up	https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/2540	2540	Wednesday Wind Up	1/23/2019 6:00:00 PM	Civic Space Park, 424 N. Central Ave.

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Parks and Recreation News:

Parks and Recreation Department Asking for Input on Code of Conduct Policy	https://www.phoenix.gov/news/parks/2243	Parks and Recreation Department Asking for Input on Code of Conduct Policy	1/10/2019 7:15:00 PM
Volunteers Plant 30 Trees in Steele Indian School Park	https://www.phoenix.gov/news/parks/2238	Volunteers Plant 30 Trees in Steele Indian School Park	1/9/2019 9:00:00 PM
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