The City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department provides year-round recreation programs for Phoenix area residents with disabilities. Whether you're interested in the high adventure of river rafting, or swim lessons in the accessible pool at Telephone Pioneer Park, the department offers programs and facilities to meet a variety of interests and abilities:
Current Program Opportunities:
Go to on-line classes & programs search by adult or youth outdoor nature/programs see below for specific information:
Accessible Golf
Did you know that every City of Phoenix Public Golf Course offers SoloRider golf carts which means new accessibility for golfers?
Don't be left behind. Continue to enjoy the game of a lifetime. The SoloRider golf cart enables golfers to enjoy the game of golf by offering:
A 350 degree swivel seat to provide ease with entry and exit
An elevating seat to play from
Easy to handle ergonomic controls
Book your tee time up to nine days in advance
City of Phoenix Golf Courses and Locations:
| Aguila Golf Course 9 & 18 8440 South 35th Avenue Laveen, AZ 85339 602-237-9601 |
Maryvale Golf Course 5902 W. Indian School Road Phoenix, AZ 85033 623-846-4022 |
Cave Creek Golf Course 15202 N. 19th Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85023 602-866-8076 |
| Papago Golf Course 5595 E. Moreland Phoenix, AZ 85008 602-275-8428 |
Encanto 18 Golf Course 2745 N. 15th Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85007 |
Encanto 9 Golf Course 2300 N. 17th Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85007 |
| Palo Verde 9 Golf Course 6215 N. 15th Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85015 602-249-9930 |
Telephone Pioneers Park
The Parks and Recreation Department manages Telephone Pioneers of America Park, the first barrier free park in the nation. This facility was built through community donations under the leadership of the volunteer organization, Telephone Pioneers of America.
The park features two beep baseball fields, a therapeutic heated pool, a wheelchair-accessible playground, an 18-station exercise course, racquetball, volleyball, tennis, basketball and shuffleboard. Ramadas, grills and picnic facilities also are available. A state of the art "All Children's" accessible playground was completed in January, 2001.
For more information on swimming lessons and pool hours call (602) 495-2404. The park is open to the public and is located in northwest Phoenix at 1946 West Morningside Drive. Park hours are 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily. For more information please call (602)-262-6575 (Voice), or (602) 262-6713 (TTY).