Starting July 1, the Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department will kick off the new Recreation Membership Program. After this date, you’ll need to join the program to access all our community and recreation centers. At just $5 for a full year membership, the program is a great value that will offset budget reductions to maintain the centers' operating hours.

Getting a membership is easy – you can sign up with any recreation staff member. Center users that already have a recreation card just need to pay the membership fee. The membership fee must be paid in addition to existing class, program and facility charges.

Who needs a card?

• All participants ages 3 and older using the centers or participating in center-run classes, services and sports programs. This includes:
• Regular “drop in” users of the center and its facilities including weight/exercise rooms, gymnasiums and classrooms.
• Parents or guardians that are routinely in the center and responsible for minor children engaged in center activity.
• Users with a regular or recurring classroom or facility rental.
• Senior congregate food program participants that also use recreation facilities.

Who doesn’t need a card?

• Seniors at a center to participate only in congregate food programs operated by the Human Services Department.
• Visitors at the center for a one-time visit or event. This includes extended family visiting a center to observe someone participating in a class or sports program and participants in single-day special events.
• Visitors using a center as part of a one-time rental.

If you have any questions about the card or fee, please see any member of the recreation staff.