Parks & Lakes

See Facility Rentals for fees and below for Park Rules and Parking Pass information.

Acker Park
Park Hours: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Acker Park is 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

Flinn Park
Park Hours: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Flinn Park is located at 280 S. Josephine at the corner of Linwood and Josephine Streets.

Small ballfield
Children's' play area
Basketball court
Ramada
Restrooms

Goldwater Lake
Park Hours (Off-Season*): 7:00 AM - Dusk
Park Hours (Summer**): 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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
Granite Creek/A.C. Williams Park
Park Hours (Off-Season*): 8:00 AM - Dusk
Park Hours (Summer**): 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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

Heritage Park / Willow Lake Park
Park Hours (Off-Season*): 7:00 AM - Dusk
Park Hours (Summer**): 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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 - no 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 Zoo (www.heritageparkzoo.org)

Ken Lindley Complex
Park Hours: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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

Leroux Mini-Park
536 W. Leroux St.
Prescott Peavine National Recreation Trail
Park Hours: Dawn - 10:00 PM
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.
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
Park Hours: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
702 E. Gurley adjacent to the Grace M. Sparkes Activity Center.

Skate Park Floor Plan (pdf, 166.3 kb)
Skate Park Rules (pdf, 10.8 kb)

Pioneer Park
Park Hours: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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
You can download a map of the Pioneer Park Trails on the Hiking Trails page.

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
Park Hours: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM 621 N. Washington Street.

Softball field
Little League field
Yavapai College baseball field
6 tennis courts
2 announcers booths
Snack bar
Restrooms

Stricklin Park
Park Hours: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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.
Vista Park
Park Hours (Off-Season*): 7:00 AM - Dusk
Park Hours (Summer**): 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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 two bar-b-que grills, park benches, restrooms, walking trails, a scenic bridge and two 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.
Watson Lake Park
Park Hours (Off-Season*): 7:00 AM - Dusk
Park Hours (Summer**): 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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

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
Park Hours: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

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. The obstacle course for the park can be seen in the photo to the right.

3181 Willow Creek Road. 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
Dog Park Rules
- Always keep your eye on your dog. Mischief can happen quickly
- Never leave your dog unattended
- Always clean up after your dog. Bag and dispose of pet waste in the containers provided
- Never bring a dog in heat to the dog park
- Don’t bring a dog with contagious conditions or illnesses to the park. Make sure inoculations are up to date
- Always fill in any holes your dog digs
- Never let toddlers or small children run or chase dogs in the fenced area
- Please keep children under close supervision, within arm’s reach
- Always be aware of what is going on around you
- If your dog becomes aggressive, leash him and remove him immediately
- Never bring rawhide chews or food into the fenced area
- Always keep your dog on a leash outside the fenced area of the Dog Park
- Remove your dog’s leash in the staging area before entering the Dog Park

* Off-Season hours are from the Tuesday after Labor Day through the Friday before Memorial Day.

** Summer hours are from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.

Prescott City Park Rules

Prescott Parks are for everyone! For the health and safety of all, please remember:

Dogs must be on a leash at all City Parks except the dog park. Please clean up after your pet.
Fires are allowed in stoves or barbecues only.
Motorized vehicles must stay on maintained roadways. Obey all speed limits and watch for children at play!
Littering is crime punishable with a maximum $2500 fine in the City of Prescott.
Parks generally close at 10 p.m. Overnight camping is available at Watson Lake Park during the summer season.
A permit may be required for beer consumption in some parks (see the Malt Beverage Permit below).
City trails are for hikers, runners, bicyclists, and equestrian use, unless otherwise noted.

Parking Pass

Mail Parking Pass application with your check to the following address:

City of Prescott, Parks, Recreation and Library Dept.
125 N Arizona Ave.
Prescott, AZ 86301

Parking Pass Application (pdf, 57.2 kb)
Use this form to purchase an annual parking pass, allowing the bearer unlimited entry to Willow Lake, Watson Lake and Goldwater Lake Park.

Questions? For more information, please call 928-777-1122.