SPORTS & RECREATION / PARKS & NATURE
Arizona’s legacy of sunshine and diverse natural beauty create an idyllic atmosphere and a scenic backdrop for every imaginable outdoor adventure or activity. Vast state parks and wildlife refuges are available for swimming, boating, sailing, water sports, rock climbing, exploration, nature study, hunting, fishing, off-roading, horseback riding, hiking, and biking. The opportunities for day trips, weekend holidays, and vacations are abundant in Arizona, from the world-famous Grand Canyon to the breathtaking beauty of Lake Powell or the white-powder slopes of the San Francisco Peaks.
State Parks & National Forests
Coconino National Forest
Flagstaff 928-527-3600
https://www.fs.usda.gov/coconino
Dead Horse Ranch State Park
675 Dead Horse Ranch Road
Cottonwood 928-634-5283
https://azstateparks.com/
Jerome State Historic Park
Douglas Road
Jerome 928-634-5381
https://azstateparks.com/
Prescott National Forest
Prescott 928-443-8000
https://www.fs.usda.gov/prescott
Red Rock State Park
4050 Red Rock Loop Road
Sedona 928-282-6907
https://azstateparks.com/
Slide Rock State Park
6871 N. Highway 89A
Sedona 928-282-3034
https://azstateparks.com/
National Parks & Monuments
Canyon de Chelly
Chinle 928-674-5500
https://www.nps.gov/cach
Casa Grande Ruins
Coolidge 520-723-3172
https://www.nps.gov/cagr
The Chiricahuas
Willcox 520-824-3560
https://www.nps.gov/chir
Fort Bowie Historic Site
Willcox 520-847-2500
https://www.nps.gov/fobo
Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon 928-638-7888
https://www.nps.gov/grca
Lake Powell & Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
Page 928-608-6200
https://www.nps.gov/glca
Montezuma Castle National Monument
Camp Verde 928-567-3322
https://www.nps.gov/moca
Organ Pipe National Monument
Ajo 520-387-6849
https://www.nps.gov/orpi
Petrified Forest National Park
Petrified Forest 928-524-6228
https://www.nps.gov/pefo
Pipe Spring National Monument
Fredonia 928-643-7105
https://www.nps.gov/pisp
Saguaro National Park
Tucson 520-733-5153
https://www.nps.gov/sagu
Sunset Crater National Monument
Flagstaff 928-526-0502
https://www.nps.gov/sucr
Tumacacori
Tumacacori 520-398-2341
https://www.nps.gov/tuma
Tuzigoot National Monument
Clarkdale 928-634-5564
https://www.nps.gov/tuzi
Walnut Canyon National Monument
Flagstaff 928-526-3367
https://www.nps.gov/waca
Wupatki National Monument
Flagstaff 928-679-2365
https://www.nps.gov/wupa
Natural Wonders
The Arboretum at Flagstaff
4001 Woody Mountain
Flagstaff 928-774-1442
https://thearb.org/
Hart Prairie Preserve
Hart Prairie Road
Flagstaff 928-774-8892
https://www.nature.org/en-us/
Heritage Park Zoo
Heritage Park Road
Prescott 928-778-4242
http://www.heritageparkzoo.org/
Highlands Center for Natural History
Lynx Creek Site
1375 S. Walker Road
Prescott 928-776-9550
https://highlandscenter.org/
Out of Africa Wildlife Park
4020 North Cherry Road
Camp Verde 928-567-2840
https://outofafricapark.com/
Willow Bend Environmental Education Center
703 East Sawmill Road
Flagstaff 928-779-1745
https://willowbendcenter.org/
County-City Highlights
Acker Park
421 S. Virginia Street
Prescott 928-777-1122
https://www.prescott-az.gov/recreation-area/acker-park/
A.C. Williams Park (Granite Creek)
554 N. Sixth Street
Prescott 928-777-1122
https://www.prescott-az.gov/recreation-area/a-c-williams-granite-creek-park/
Courthouse Plaza Park
Courthouse Plaza
Prescott 928-771-3115
https://yavapaiaz.gov/
Fain Park
2200 North 5th Street
Prescott Valley 928-759-3090
https://www.prescottvalley-az.gov/
Goldwater Lake
Senator Highway
Prescott 928-777-1122
https://www.prescott-az.gov/recreation-area/goldwater-lake-trails/
Heritage Park (Willow Lake Park)
1497 Heritage Park Road
Prescott 928-777-1122
https://www.prescott-az.gov/recreation-area/heritage-park/
Mountain Valley Park
8600 East Nace
Prescott Valley 928-759-3090
https://www.prescottvalley-az.gov/
Prescott Peavine National Recreation Trail
Sundog Ranch Road
Prescott 928-777-1122
https://www.prescott-az.gov
Stricklin Park
Sherwood Drive
Prescott 928-777-1122
https://www.prescott-az.gov
Urban Forest
8700 Lakeshore Drive
Prescott Valley 928-759-3090
https://www.prescottvalley-az.gov/
Watson Lake Park
Highway 89
Prescott 928-777-1122
https://www.prescott-az.gov/recreation-area/watson-lake-park/
Watson Woods
Sundog Ranch Road
Prescott 928-777-1122
https://www.prescott-az.gov
Willow Creek Park
3181 Willow Creek Road
Prescott 928-777-1122
https://www.prescott-az.gov/recreation-area/jim-mccasland-willow-creek-park/
Willow Creek Dog Park
3181 Willow Creek Road
Prescott 928-777-1122
https://www.prescott-az.gov/recreation-area/willow-creek-park-dog-park/
Parks & Recreation Contacts
Arizona State Parks
State Headquarters
Phoenix 602-542-4174
https://azstateparks.com/
Coconino County
Fort Tuthill County Park
Flagstaff 928-774-5139
https://www.coconino.az.gov/274/Parks-Recreation
Yavapai County
840 Rodeo Drive
Prescott 928-771-3115
https://yavapaiaz.gov/
City of Prescott
824 E. Gurley Street
Prescott 928-777-1122
https://www.prescott-az.gov
Town of Chino Valley
1020 West Palomino Road
Chino Valley 928-636-5143
Recreation 928-9780
https://www.chinoaz.net/278/Parks-Recreation
Town of Prescott Valley
7501 E. Civic Circle
Prescott Valley 928-759-3090
https://www.prescottvalley-az.gov/
