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Prescott Area Parks
The City of Prescott welcomes
you to explore over 1,600 acres of parks and miles of trails at your leisure. Our mile-high city offers you four seasons of sports, hiking, boating, birdwatching, we have something for everyone. Join
a team, take a class, come to a concert, plan a picnic or enjoy a peaceful solitary day you'll find your place here in "Everyone's Hometown."
Acker Park
Located at 421 S. Virginia St. The park has recently been improved, and now includes:
- Hiking trails with interpretive signs.
- Trail head - good trails with excellent views at higher elevations
- Picnic sites
- Restrooms
- Children’s play area
- Public art projects
Hours: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Flinn Park
Located at 280 S. Josephine at the corner of Linwood and Josephine Streets.
- Small ballfield
- Children's' play area
- Basketball court
- Ramada
- Restrooms
Hours: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Goldwater Lake
South on Mount Vernon Street, which becomes Senator Highway, about 4
miles to the entrance of the lake. Turn right and park in the designated parking spots only. There is a small parking fee of $2 per car; an annual pass is available.
- 15-acre lake with dock and boat launch (no gasoline motors)
- Restrooms
- Ramada
- Children’s play area
- Picnic tables
- Sand volleyball court
- Hiking
- Horseshoe pits
- Handicapped access picnic sites
Hours (Off-Season): 7:00 AM - Dusk
Hours (Summer): 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Granite Creek/A.C. Williams Park
This scenic park is located at 554 N. Sixth Street near downtown Prescott.
- 1/2-mile jogging path
- 2 restrooms
- Ramadas
- Children’s play area
- Picnic tables
- Sand Volleyball
- Horseshoe pits
- Large turf areas
- Large shaded areas
- Many picnic sites
- Access to Mile-High Trail System
Hours (Off-Season): 8:00 AM - Dusk
Hours (Summer): 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Heritage Park / Willow Lake Park
Located at 1497 Heritage
Park Rd. East off Willow Creek Road, north of Willow Creek Park. This is the access to Willow Lake as well.
- Boat launch - n - gasoline motors
- Courtesy dock
- Picnic Ramadas
- Fishing
- Fish cleaning stations
- Rest rooms
- Mult-use trail around the lake
- "Important birding area" designated by the Audubon Society
- Childrens' play area
- 4 softball fields, announcers booths, bleachers
- Concession stand during games
- Home of the Heritage Park Zo - (www.heritageparkzoo.org)
Hours (Off-Season): 7:00 AM - Dusk
Hours (Summer): 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Ken Lindley Complex
702 E. Gurley adjacent to the Grace M. Sparkes Activity Center.
- 2 ball fields
- Skatepark
- Historic appeal
- Snack bar
- 2 restrooms
- Large Ramada
- Children’s play equipment
- Picnic tables
- Large barbecue grill
Hours: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Prescott Peavine National Recreation Trail
Take Route 89 north to Prescott Lakes Parkway. Turn right and cross the bridge. Take the first left, and then another left into the Trail head
parking lot. Our premier trail, this was once the rail bed of the Santa Fe Railroad, built in 1893. This 4.5-mile trail passes through the scenic Granite Dells with views of Watson Lake. Hike north
as far as you want, then return the same way. Connects to the equally scenic Iron King Trail.
Hours: Dawn - 10:00 PM
Peppertree Park
220 W. Delano, at the corner of Tamarack Lane and Delano Street
- Children’s play equipment
- Barbecue grill
- Picnic table
- Pesticide-free
Mike Fann Community Skate Park
702 E. Gurley adjacent to the Grace M. Sparkes Activity Center.
Hours: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Pioneer Park
1200 Commerce Drive off Willow Creek Road
- 3 softball fields
- 1 baseball field
- 3 soccer fields
- 3 football fields
- Snack bar
- Restrooms
- Ramada's
- Children’s play equipment
- 10K and 2 mile hiking/jogging trails
Hours: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Grace M. Sparkes Activity Center
Old Armory at 824 E. Gurley St.
- Recreation Programming office
- Parks reservation office
- Gymnasium
- Multi-purpose meeting rooms
- Four outdoor tennis courts
The Zone - Teen recreation center
The Zone is a free teen recreation center and is open to youth ages 12-18. During
the school year The Zone offers fun and supervised after-school activities. Call for our current activities schedule, 777-1591.
Roughrider Park/Bill Valley Field
621 N. Washington Street.
- Softball field
- Little League field
- Yavapai College baseball field
- 6 tennis courts
- 2 announcers booths
- Snack bar
- Restrooms
Hours: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Stricklin Park
This 5 acre forest preserve has hiking trails and access to the Butte Creek Trail. Take Gurley Street west until it changes to Thumb Butte
Road as you pass a shopping center. After 1/2 mile turn left on Sherwood Drive, just after Hassayampa Village Drive. Proceed to Stricklin Park.
Hours: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Vista Park
The 10-Acre park at 1684 Sarafina Drive opened November 11, 2007. This lovely neighborhood park's amenities include a playground, Ramada with picnic tables and tw - bar-b-que grills, park
benches, restrooms, walking trails, a scenic bridge and tw - artificial turf play areas. The artificial turf areas are experimental as they are unique to Prescott. They can be used as play areas for
children, bocce ball, croquet and more.
Hours (Off-Season): 7:00 AM - Dusk
Hours (Summer): 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Watson Lake Park
Four miles north of downtown on Highway 89, this
beautiful park allows access to Watson Lake and the boulders of the Granite Dells.
- Boat launch
- Courtesy dock
- Fishing
- Fish cleaning stations
- Picnic Ramadas
- Showers for campers
- Restrooms
- Horseshoe pits
- Picnic tables
- Barbecue grills
- Playground equipment
- Hiking trails
- Overnight camping (summer months only)
- Showers for campers
Hours (Off-Season): 7:00 AM - Dusk
Hours (Summer): 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Watson Woods
Watson Woods is a 140-acre riparian preserve with hiking trails, interpretive signs and wildlife viewing. Take Highway 89 north, turn right on Prescott Lakes Parkway, cross the
bridge, and take the first left onto Sundog Ranch Road. Parking is at the Peavine Trail head.
For more information visit the Prescott Creeks website.
Willow Creek Park
3181 Willow Creek Road. Located just north of the junction of Willow Lake and Willow Creek roads.
- Ball field
- Ramada
- Barbecue grills
- Restrooms
- Playground equipment
- Sand volleyball court
- Horseshoe pits
- Access to Willow Lake Trails
Willow Creek Dog Park
This park is an off-leash park
for dogs over four-months old that are wearing license tags and have been properly inoculated. Owners will be held responsible for any damage or injuries caused by their dogs. Located just north of
the junction of Willow Lake and Willow Creek roads. The dog park offers the following amenities:
- Shade Ramada
- Benches
- Tables
- Walking path around fence line
- Small dog area for dogs under 14 pounds
- Water fountains for people and dog
Hours: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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Recreational Trails within a 20-minute drive of downtown Prescott
Thumb Butte-trail 33
Permitted Uses: hiking
Difficulty: moderate
Hiking Time: 1 hour
This Prescott, Arizona landmark is one
of the most popular hiking areas, and is located just three miles west of downtown Prescott. Head west on Gurley Street 2.5 miles to Thumb Butte Road. Continue northwest for 1.5 miles to the
recreation site and parking area. There is a day-use fee of $2.00 per vehicle. The 1.75-mile loop trail is paved and a bit steep at the start, but the views from the top are worth it.
Groom Creek Loop-trail 384
Permitted Uses: hiking, biking and motorized vehicles less than 40 inches wide
Difficulty: easy
Hiking Time: 3.5 hours
There is little elevation gain (500
feet), so this is a great 6-mile loop hike for almost everyone. Maverick Mountain and Mt. Tritle provide a beautiful backdrop to this trail that winds through lush vegetation along the Hassayampa
River's upper basin.
From downtown Prescott, head south on Mount Vernon Avenue. Continue south from Prescott approximately six miles to Groom Creek. Just beyond Groom Creek turn right on the
dirt road to Wolf Creek campgrounds. Trail 384 crosses the road within .4 miles.
Prescott Peavine Trail
Permitted Uses: hiking, biking, and equestrian
Difficulty: easy
Hiking Time: variable
The "Rails to Trials" project helped form this winding trail that was once the route for the Santa Fe, Prescott and Phoenix railroad. The trail covers some of the
most beautiful scenery in Yavapai County. It meanders through lush riparian areas, through the beautiful Granite Dells, above Watson Lake, and towards open rangelands. Total length is 9.2 miles
round-trip, however you can leave a car at Hwy. 89A, which will make the distance about 4.6 miles.
Drive east on Gurley Street from downtown Prescott to the Hwy. 89/69 intersections. Take Hwy. 89
north for 1.1 miles to Sun Dog Ranch Road and turn right. Continue north about 1.5 miles where a road turns left opposite the Animal Control headquarters. The trial is just .1 miles west of here.
Little Granite Mountain-trail 37 and loop to Granite Basin Lake
Permitted Uses: hiking, bicycling (non-motorized), and horseback riding
Difficulty: moderate
Hiking Time: 1.5 hours
This trail provides spectacular panoramic views of Skull Valley, Prescott, Sugarloaf Mountain, and the western end of the Sierra Prietas. For a loop hike, drop a car at Granite Basin Lake. Take
trail 37 from Iron Springs trailhead to the Clark Spring Trail turnoff, which takes you to the lake.
From downtown Prescott head north on Montezuma, which will turn into Whipple Street. Follow
Whipple to Miller Valley, Willow Creek, and Iron Springs road intersection. You will continue straight on Iron Springs road 6.2 miles. The trailhead is 3.2 miles west of the turnoff to Granite Basin
Lake.
For more information:
Prescott National Forest
344 South Cortez Street
Prescott, AZ 86303
Ph: (928) 443-8000
Outfitters / Guide Services
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