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Mission Statement
- To preserve, protect and enhance the parklands, public open spaces, trails and lakes of the City of Prescott for the benefit of its citizens and the ecological health of the region.
- To maintain leisure services system that is responsive to and directed by the diverse and changing needs of the community we serve.
- To plan for the future growth and expansion of park facilities, lake properties, open spaces, trails, recreation programs and library services.
- To construct, operate and maintain parks, recreation facilities, trails and library services in a safe, aesthetically pleasing and efficient manner.
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Parking Passes
Parking passes are available for sale for vehicle entry into Watson Lake, Goldwater Lake, Willow Lake and the Sundog Ranch Road- Peavine Trailhead. The cost for an annual parking pass is $20 for 20 visits, $40 for 60 visits or unlimited entry for a year (from the date of purchase) for $80. . Daily entrance at these locations is $2 per vehicle (effective 8/1/10 at Sundog Peavine Trailhead). Passes are available for purchase at the following locations:
- Grace Sparkes Memorial Activity Center (credit/ debit/ cash/ check)
824 E. Gurley St
Prescott, AZ 86301
or you can mail the Parking Pass application below with your check to the following address:
City of PrescottParks, Recreation and Library Dept.
824 E Gurley St
Prescott, AZ 86301
- Parking Pass Application (pdf, 51.2 kb)
Use this form to purchase an annual parking pass, allowing the bearer unlimited entry to Sundog Peavine Trailhead, Willow Lake, Watson Lake and Goldwater Lake Park.
Volunteer Park Ranger Program
City of Prescott, Parks and Recreation Department is now recruiting volunteers for Ranger positions. Individuals who enjoy hiking, biking, and value a clean park and trails system can join our team to become the eyes and ears of the city. Volunteers are critical to ensure that facilities and natural resources in parks and trails are maintained at the highest level. Rangers will work with park staff, the police department, and fire department on park safety and first aid training.
Become a Volunteer Park Ranger today by contacting us at (928) 777-1588.
- Parks Ranger Background Check Release Form (pdf, 152.6 kb)
- Parks Ranger Volunteer Application (pdf, 33.2 kb)
Economic Impact Study
Tournaments and Camps
The City of Prescott Parks and Recreation department hosts sporting events offering a number of benefits to the community including increased community visibility, positive income, and enhanced the community image. Conducting an economic impact study is an important tool in evaluating a community's development, both monetarily, and socially. In this case, it is a method for measuring the value of the contributions that these tournaments, and camps, provide the community. The total economic impact to Prescott is over $6 mill annually.
The analysis of the study depends primarily upon direct expenditures from local participants, out of town participants, and visitors. For the purpose of the study, "out of town," is defined as someone who traveled at least 50 miles from home. It does not reflect the economic impact generated by the income of local people associated with these events such as grounds crew, officials, scorekeepers, additional motel and restaurant workers who serve the participants. These people also spend their income locally, adding additional dollars to the economic impact of the area.
The Mentium Athletics and Events formula was used for this study. The formula for the estimated direct spending uses a multiplier of three, which is the norm for this region.
- 2009 Economic Impact Sheet - Tournaments and Camps (pdf, 24.5 kb)
This is the 2009 Economic Impact Sheet for Tournaments and Camps. - AYSO (youth soccer) 2010 Event Economic Impact (pdf, 8.3 kb)
Contact Us
- Grace M. Sparkes Memorial Activity Center (Old Armory Building)
824 E Gurley Street, Prescott AZ 86301
777-1122 - Prescott Community Center home to Adult Center and Meals on Wheels
1280 E Rosser Street, Prescott 86303
778-3000 - Prescott Public Library and Library Locations (New Locations)
215 E Goodwin Street, Prescott 86303
777-1500
| Department | Phone Number |
|---|---|
| Parks & Recreation Programming | 777-1122 |
| Adult & Youth Sports | 777-1557 |
| Youth Programs | 777-1591 |
| Special Needs | 777-1554 |
| Trekabout Walking Club | 777-1551 |
| Parks Administration | 777-1552 |
| Parks Facilities Rentals | 777-1552 |
| Parks Maintenance | 777-1560 |
| Trails and Open Space | 777-1560 |
| Special Events | 777-1552 |
| Library | 777-1500 |
| Adult Center of Prescott | 778-3000 |
| Golf Course | 776-PUTT (7888) |