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 Fall Programs & Activities

Register now for programs, activities, sports leagues and FREE codePHX classes being offered this fall.
#PhxPlays

Also, enroll in Phoenix Afterschool Center (PAC) for the 2018-19 school year, sign-up for PHXteens activities citywide and learn about Mobile Recreation programs in a park near you.

Boo Fest 2018 - Saturday, Oct. 27

Boo Fest is Saturday, Oct. 27 at Paseo Highlands Park from 6 to 9 p.m.

And don't miss the many other
fall-themed events being held citywide during the month of October. #boofestphx

"Take a Hike. Do it Right."

Millions of people enjoy Phoenix hiking trails annually.

Park Rangers teach trail users these safety guidelines. #HikeRight

Learn about Park Ranger-led hiking safety classes and other outdoor nature programs.

Participate in the South Mountain Park/Preserve
Silent Sunday Public Survey

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

Parks and Recreation Events:

Behind the Scenes Tour of PGM	https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/2299	2299	Behind the Scenes Tour of PGM	10/18/2018 5:00:00 PM	Pueblo Grande Museum, 4619 E Washington St
Food Truck Friday	https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/2394	2394	Food Truck Friday	10/19/2018 6:00:00 PM	Civic Space Park, 424 N. Central Ave.
Family Fishing Day	https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/2426	2426	Family Fishing Day	10/20/2018 2:00:00 PM	Encanto Park, 2605 N. 15th Ave.
International Archaeology Day at PGM	https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/2300	2300	International Archaeology Day at PGM	10/20/2018 4:00:00 PM	Pueblo Grande Museum, 4619 E Washington St
Fiber Technology Workshop	https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/2301	2301	Fiber Technology Workshop	10/20/2018 4:00:00 PM	Pueblo Grande Museum, 4619 E Washington St
Monster Bash	https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/2376	2376	Monster Bash	10/20/2018 6:00:00 PM	Maryvale Community Center, 4420 N. 51st Ave.
Fall-O-Ween	https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/2377	2377	Fall-O-Ween	10/20/2018 9:00:00 PM	Deer Valley Park, 2001 W. Wahalla Ln.

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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