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Parks & Lakes

Parks & Recreation Department Mission

Park in PrescottTo preserve, protect, and enhance the parklands, trails, lakes and public open spaces of the City of Prescott for the benefit of citizens and visitors, acting as conscientious stewards of the environment.

To provide leisure services system that is responsive to and directed by the diverse and changing needs of our patrons.

To plan for the future growth and expansion of park facilities, lake properties, open spaces, trails, activity centers, and library services.

To operate well-maintained facilities including parks, recreation centers, and library facilities, supporting our image of a polished city – beautiful and clean.

To promote Prescott’s reputation as a first class tourist destination by offering great recreation and leisure amenities.

See Facility Rentals for fees and below for Park Rules and Parking Pass information. For more information, please call 928-777-1122.

Park/Lake Name Location
Acker Park 421 S. Virginia St.
Flinn Park 280 Josephine St.
Goldwater Lake 3020 Senator Hwy
Watson Woods Riparian Preserve 1626 Sundog Ranch Rd.
Heritage Park 1497 Heritage Park Rd.
Ken Lindley Field and Park 702 E. Gurley St.
Grace M. Sparkes Activity Center 824 E. Gurley St.
A.C. Williams Granite Creek Park 554 N 6th St.
Jim McCasland Willow Creek Park 3181 Willow Creek Rd.
Willow Creek Park Dog Park 3181 Willow Creek Rd.
Peppertree Mini-Park 220 W. Delano Av.
Vista Park 1684 Sarafina Dr.
Stricklin Park 1751 Sherwood Dr.
Kuebler Field 1185 Commerce Dr.
Leroux Mini-Park 536 W. Leroux St.
Prescott Peavine National Recreation Trail 1626 Sundog Ranch Rd.
Mike Fann Community Skate Park 702 E. Gurley St.
Rougrider Park Bill Vallely Field 621 N. Washington St.
Honor Island Park 626 W. Gurley St.
Memorial Island Park 111 Aven Dr.
Rowle P. Simmons Community Center 1280 E. Rosser St.
Watson Lake Park 3101 N State Route 89
Community Nature Center Open Space Preserve 1981 Williamson Valley Rd.
Pioneer Park 1200 Commerce Dr.
White Spar Creekside Open Space Preserve 1400 White Spar Rd.
Downtown Prescott Greenways Trail Sheldon & Montezuma

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.
  • No Dogs are allowed on Athletic Fields in the interest of Public Health and Safety, City Ordinance #15-1-15
  • 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 Passes

Mail the Parking Pass application below 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.