Encanto Park (Map)

Phoenix Point of Pride 2605 N. 15th Ave.
602-261-8991
602-262-6412 (Downtown Division Office)
Park hours: 5:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.



 

Encanto Park boasts 222-acres of lush oasis located in the heart of the city. Park amenities include a fishing lagoon, historic clubhouse and boathouse, swimming pool, sports complex, two golf courses and the privately operated Enchanted Island Amusement Park.​

 

Park Resources:

Sports ComplexEncanto 18 Golf CourseEncanto 9 Golf CourseEncanto PoolClubhouse & Boathouse ​RentalsFishingBoat RentalsEnchanted Island

Parks and Recreation Events

 

 

FitPHX Morning Yogahttps://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/4772FitPHX Morning YogaEncanto Park Clubhouse, 2499 N. 15th Ave, Phoenix AZ 6/10/2023 4:00:00 PM6/10/2023 5:00:00 PMGP0|#5a6a607d-8eed-4a8d-826c-3328d59cefd0;L0|#05a6a607d-8eed-4a8d-826c-3328d59cefd0|Parks and Recreation;GTSet|#517b07ab-dd83-4937-994c-c703834583f1;GPP|#c91454cd-5b28-4d66-bc01-17d32298aa9b ​Come out for some morning, family-friendly yoga. FREE for all ages, skill levels and abilities. 2nd Saturday each month, 900 a.m. to 1000 a.m.
FitPHX Fall into Fitnesshttps://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/4746FitPHX Fall into FitnessVirtual6/14/2023 1:00:00 AM6/14/2023 2:00:00 AMGP0|#5a6a607d-8eed-4a8d-826c-3328d59cefd0;L0|#05a6a607d-8eed-4a8d-826c-3328d59cefd0|Parks and Recreation;GTSet|#517b07ab-dd83-4937-994c-c703834583f1;GPP|#c91454cd-5b28-4d66-bc01-17d32298aa9b ​ ​Virtual Fall into Fitness is a free, family-friendly social fitness experience for all ages, levels and abilities. For more information & to register, visit phoenix.gov/fitphx
FitPHX FitLot Circuit Training Classhttps://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/4713FitPHX FitLot Circuit Training ClassRose Mofford Sports Complex: 9833 N 25th Ave6/14/2023 1:15:00 AM6/14/2023 2:20:00 AMGP0|#5a6a607d-8eed-4a8d-826c-3328d59cefd0;L0|#05a6a607d-8eed-4a8d-826c-3328d59cefd0|Parks and Recreation;GTSet|#517b07ab-dd83-4937-994c-c703834583f1;GPP|#c91454cd-5b28-4d66-bc01-17d32298aa9b ​FitPHX is offering FREE FitLot Circuit Training Classes from May 9-June 22, 2023. Classes will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 615-715p. Preregistration is required. For more information and to register, visit www.phoenix.gov/fitphx A FitLot is a free outdoor fitness park is for all ages and abilities. Similar in size to a playground the FitLot is shaded, safety surfaced and features 11 pieces of equipment. With open floor space and 32 attachment points for resistance bands (bring your own!), park users can perform dozens of exercises for cardio, balance, flexibility and strength training. The FitLot is free and open to the community during park hours.
FitPHX FitLot Circuit Training Classhttps://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/4714FitPHX FitLot Circuit Training ClassRose Mofford Sports Complex: 9833 N 25th Ave6/16/2023 1:15:00 AM6/16/2023 2:15:00 AMGP0|#5a6a607d-8eed-4a8d-826c-3328d59cefd0;L0|#05a6a607d-8eed-4a8d-826c-3328d59cefd0|Parks and Recreation;GTSet|#517b07ab-dd83-4937-994c-c703834583f1;GPP|#c91454cd-5b28-4d66-bc01-17d32298aa9b ​FitPHX is offering FREE FitLot Circuit Training Classes from May 9-June 22, 2023. Classes will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 615-715p. Preregistration is required. For more information and to register, visit www.phoenix.gov/fitphx A FitLot is a free outdoor fitness park is for all ages and abilities. Similar in size to a playground the FitLot is shaded, safety surfaced and features 11 pieces of equipment. With open floor space and 32 attachment points for resistance bands (bring your own!), park users can perform dozens of exercises for cardio, balance, flexibility and strength training. The FitLot is free and open to the community during park hours.
2023 Summer Concert Serieshttps://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/47682023 Summer Concert SeriesTramonto Park, 35425 N. 32nd Dr., Phoenix AZ 850866/18/2023 1:00:00 AM6/18/2023 3:00:00 AMGP0|#5a6a607d-8eed-4a8d-826c-3328d59cefd0;L0|#05a6a607d-8eed-4a8d-826c-3328d59cefd0|Parks and Recreation;GTSet|#517b07ab-dd83-4937-994c-c703834583f1;GPP|#c91454cd-5b28-4d66-bc01-17d32298aa9b ​Bring your own lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a FREE live performance by bands and singers. Food and drink available for purchase.


Resources for Picnics, Gatherings, and Events

The two ramadas located in the park are first-come, first-served. The Amphitheater Island picnic and event space requires a reservation, please contact 602-262-6412​.

The historic Encanto Clubhouse and Boathouse are a favorite destination for weddings and receptions. Learn more about reserving the Clubhouse and/or Boathouse.

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Special Activity​ Requests are required for gatherings that have any of the following:

  • More Than 50 Attendees

  • Catering

  • Commercial Event Equipment

  • ​Generator Power

  • Advertising or Media Promotion

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Encanto Park History

Encanto Park was conceptualized by William G. Hartranft, a millionaire philanthropist and chair of the first Phoenix Parks and Recreation Board, who envisioned a park of similar scale to Balboa in San Diego and Golden Gate in San Francisco. To that end, he led the parks board to acquire 200 acres of property that at the time sat outside the city limits.

Construction of the park began in 1935. The clubhouse, lagoon, boat dock, 18-hole golf course, band shell, playground areas, tennis and horseshoe courts, and archery range were completed in three years. 

In 1946, members of the Valley Garden Center entered into a 99-year deal with the city to lease a three-acre strip of land just south of Encanto Park for $1. In 1948, they raised the money to build the center, opening it in early 1949. With two large gathering rooms, a kitchen, nearly three-acres of lush grounds, and a 100-year-old mesquite tree, the garden is a popular setting for meetings, weddings and receptions.

The park's south side was renovated in 1982. New game courts replaced the archery range, and parking and play equipment was added.

Reconstruction of the north side began in 1986, and included revamping the lagoon and channel systems, building new restrooms, sidewalks, and a boathouse, and adding area lights and play equipment. ​