A quick look at Phoenix City Maps shows that the following parks are
fairly centrally located:
(note they are also fairly common for corporate picnics)
Squaw Peak Recreation Area (Phoenix Mountains Preserve)
2700 E. Squaw Peak Lane
(602) 262-7901
Hiking/Riding Trails, Ramada/Picnic Area, Ranger Station, Restrooms,
Trailhead parking lot
Papago Park
625 N. Galvin Parkway
(602) 256-3449
(602) 256-3220 (Reservations)
Archery; Baseball Stadium; Botanical Gardens; Fishing; Golf Course;
Hiking/Riding Trails; Horseshoes; Orienteering Course; Ramada and Picnic
Area; Restrooms; Softball Complex, lit; Volleyball; Zoo
Encanto Park
2605 N. 15th Ave.
(602) 261-8993
(602) 262-6412 (Central Distict)
Boating Concession (602) 254-1520
Enchanted Island Concession (602) 254-2020
Basketball, lit; Boating; Children's Amusement Park; Exercise Course; Golf
Course; Handball/Racquetball, lit; Picnic Area; Playground; Pool; Softball
South Mountain Park (Phoenix Mountains Preserve)
10919 S. Central Ave.
(602) 495-0222
Activity Complex, Hiking/Riding Trails, Interpretive Center, Lookouts,
Museum, Natural Features, Ramada/Picnic Areas, Ranger Station, Restrooms
The Railroad Park (McCormick) (A Little East But Nice Park)
7301 E. Indian Bend Road
Scottsdale, Arizona 85250
(480) 312-2312
Derek