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

 

 

El Oso Splashpad Grand Openinghttps://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/4737El Oso Splashpad Grand OpeningEl Oso Park, 3451 N 75 Avenue6/1/2023 5:00:00 PM6/1/2023 10:00:00 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 Join the Phoenix Parks and Recreation for the grand opening of El Oso Park Splashpad. ​
FitPHX FitLot Circuit Training Classhttps://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/4710FitPHX FitLot Circuit Training ClassRose Mofford Sports Complex: 9833 N 25th Ave6/2/2023 1:15:00 AM6/2/2023 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.
World Atlatl Dayhttps://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/4753World Atlatl DayS'edav Va'aki Museum, 4619 E. Washington St., Phoenix AZ 850346/3/2023 4:00:00 PM6/3/2023 7:00:00 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 ​ Celebrate World Atlatl Day and test your prehistoric hunting skills at S'edav Va'aki (formerly Pueblo Grande) Museum on Saturday, June 3, 2023, 900am to noon!​ What is an atlatl? It is a weapon predating the bow and arrow. Used worldwide for thousands of years, it proved an effective weapon. A stick with a hook on the end to hold the dart/spear, it increased the distance, speed, and force of the dart/spear. The goal of World Atlatl Day is to increase awareness and appreciation of this ancient technology and have as many people throw an atlatl on a single day as possible. S.A.L.T. is a local Arizona group whose mission is to teach, share, learn, and practice the skills that allowed ancient people to not only survive but to thrive in their respective environments. This free event is open to the public and will feature the local primitive skills group, S.A.L.T. (Study of Ancient Lifeways and Technologies), who will be conducting an atlatl demonstration. Pre-registration is not required, and no experience is needed to join the demonstration. For more information on this or other events at S'edav Va'aki Museum, visit pueblogrande.com or call (602) 495-0901.
FitPHX Fall into Fitnesshttps://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/4745FitPHX Fall into FitnessVirtual6/7/2023 1:00:00 AM6/7/2023 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/4711FitPHX FitLot Circuit Training ClassRose Mofford Sports Complex: 9833 N 25th Ave6/7/2023 1:15:00 AM6/7/2023 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.​


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. ​