Parks and Recreation

Making Phoenix a better place to live, visit and play!

Phoenix provides residents and visitors more than 41,000 acres of desert parks and mountain preserve land with more than 200 miles of trails; 187 parks; 33 community and recreation centers; eight golf courses; 29 pools where thousands cool off and learn to swim each summer; and classes, programs and sports leagues where kids and adults learn, stay active and have fun!

New Neighborhood Park Enhancement Program!

Have an idea for a capital improvement project in your neighborhood park? The Parks and Recreation Department has launched the Neighborhood Park Enhancement Program, backed by the recently approved General Obligation (GO) Bond Program. The initiative will allocate $1.5 million for minor capital improvement projects, dedicated to enhancing our local parks. Registered neighborhood organizations are encouraged to submit project proposals for consideration! Visit our website for more information.

Parks and Recreation Master Plan

The Parks and Recreation Department has launched a Master Plan that will evaluate the department’s recreational facilities

and programming, focus on water conservation and crime prevention strategies. Community input is crucial to this process, and the department is asking for your feedback to help shape this plan! Learn more at Parksmasterplanphx.com.

Happy 100th Birthday South Mountain!

Did you know South Mountain Park and Preserve turns 100 years old in 2024?! That's right! In 1924, the City of Phoenix purchased 13,000 acres of land for $17,000. South Mountain Park Centennial Logo - COLOR.jpg

Today, at more than 16,000 acres, South Mountain Park/Preserve is one of the largest municipally managed parks in the nation! Learn more about the park, and stay tuned as we celebrated South Mountain Park and Preserve throughout the year!

Register for classes and programs now! Hundreds of new classes are available. There is a something that is right for you and your family.

"Take a Hike. Do it Right."

Millions of people enjoy Phoenix hiking trails every year. Park Rangers educate trail users about important "Take a Hike. Do it Right." hiking safety guidelines.