IN THIS ISSUE
Our MRS Discount is changing for 2025, so make sure you sign up and see if you are eligible for 50% off programs for youth 17 and under!
Teens can enjoy recreation too! See what we have to offer for youth ages 13-17
Want to visit all of our pickleball courts? Check out all the courts or find the one nearest you!
Book an event space in downtown Mesa for your next event! From The Mesa Convention Center to The Post, we have a room for you!
DIRECTOR’S NOTE
As the director of Mesa Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities, I am thrilled to offer a wide range of recreational classes, activities and events for people of all ages and abilities We have over 2,060 acres of park land, including 209 parks with unique playgrounds, first-class athletic fields, 9 aquatic centers, splash pads, trails, 6 recreation centers, the Mesa Convention Center, Amphitheatre, The POST, Dobson Ranch Golf Course, a cemetery, and 2 spring training baseball stadiums! Our refreshed PLAYBOOK magazine is published seasonally and contains information about the classes, activities, and special events produced by the Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department. We offer hundreds of programs and classes including adult sports, youth sports, adaptive programs, tennis lessons and leagues, pickleball lessons, water exercise, swim lessons, school break camps, enrichment classes such as STEM, Danger Scouts, yoga, martial arts, and more! We also offer a Mesa Recreation Scholarship which provides fee assistance to eligible residents Come find your next “play” to run this season in our new PLAYBOOK!
Andrea Moore Director
Mesa Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities
MISSION
We contribute to a healthy and vibrant community by providing exceptional experiences and services to those who live, work and play in Mesa.
COMMITMENT
Being responsible stewards of parklands, facilities, and finances, and transparent in how we manage these resources.
Providing safe spaces and places for people to enjoy and recreate
Working together to focus on services that meet the ever-changing needs of our community.
The City of Mesa is located on the traditional lands of the O’Odham (Pima) and the Piipaash (Maricopa). Mesaaz.gov/Land
Mesa Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities is looking for dedicated team players who want to spend their time making a difference in the community! We offer a variety of quality employment opportunities, enriched with learning and growth, available across several areas of full-time, part-time and seasonal jobs
Part-Time
Full-Time
Aquatics Maintenance
Parks Maintenance
Unleash your inner kid and apply to work with us at our rec centers and youth programs!
Recreation Trainees
Recreation Aides
Recreation Assistants
Apply for an internship in one of these awesome areas with Mesa Parks and Rec:
Recreation Internship
GIS (Geographic Information System) Internship
Marketing Internship
Mesa Parks and Rec hosts many fun and engaging programs for individuals with developmental disabilities ages 6 and up To see additional listings for all ages please visit us at mesaparks com
SOCIAL PROGRAM
Adult TGIF - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory / Ages 16+
Youth TGIF - Craft & Game Night / Ages 8-12
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Adaptive Rock Climbing / Ages 8+
Disc Golf / Ages 8+
SPECIAL INTEREST/HOBBIES
Bulldog Fitness / Ages 16+
Chance 2 Dance / Ages 8+
ADAPTIVE SPORTS
Adaptive Recreational Bowling / Ages 6+
Adaptive Pickleball - Youth / Ages 6-15
We strive to be inclusive in all activities and programs Every effort will be made to place participants in their desired activities regardless of physical or developmental disabilities or special needs
The City of Mesa has a variety of fun and engaging programs for teens including sports, STEM, and social activities, and opportunities for service vol;unteering! Don’t miss out on the chance to have fun, make friends, stay active and impact your community
MARIO KART - ESPORTS TOURNAMENT / AGES 13-17
@ Red Mountain Center
SUMMER THRILLER THURSDAYS / AGES 13-17
@ Red Mountain Center
June 5 - Rock Climbing
June 12 - 8 Ball Tournament
June 26 - Basketball Activities
TEEN SCAVENGER HUNT / AGES 13-17
@ Red Mountain Center
TLT SUMMER PROGRAM / AGES 13-17
@ Mesa Summer Camps
JR. TENNIS CAMPS / AGES 12-17
@ Mesa Tennis and Pickleball Center
JR. TENNIS TOURNAMENTS / AGES 12-17
@ Mesa Tennis and Pickleball Center
5/17/2025
JUNIOR LIFEGUARDING / AGES 13-15
Volunteer and learn lifeguard/firstaid/swim lesson instructor skills!
SUMMER EVENTS CLASSES PASSES
PACHANGA EN LA PISCINA
@ Carson Aquatic Complex
May 31, 2025
DIVE-IN MOVIES
@ Brimhall Aquatic Complex
June 7, 2025 - SING
August 16, 2025 - BRAVE
FATHER’S DAY FLOP
@ Shepherd Aquatic Complex
June 14, 2025
FREEDOM TIE-DYE
@ Fremont Aquatic Complex
June 28, 2025
HANG 110° FLOWRIDER
COMPETITION
@ Rhodes Aquatic Complex
July 25, 2025
LAP SWIM / AGES 13+
Mornings @ Kino and Skyline Afternoons @ All Pools
WATER EXERCISE / AGES
13+
@ Carson, Fremont, Kino, Mesa Shepherd
FLOW LEAGUE / AGES 13+
@ Rhodes Aquatic Complex
RECREATIONAL TEAMS
Recreation teams are available at all pool locations
SWIM TEAM
DIVE TEAM
WATER POLO
ARTISTIC SWIM
SUMMER SWIM PASSES / ALL AGES
Family Pass - up to 6 people
$150 (Discount from April 7 - May 23)
$225 (Starting May 24, Opening Day)
Individual Pass
$45 (Discount from April 7 - May 23)
$56 (Starting May 24, Opening Day)
SWIM LESSONS For Kids and Adults
SWIM LESSONS / ALL AGES
Group & Private lessons available @ All Aquatics Centers
EVENING LESSONS / ALL AGES
@ Carson, Fremont, Rhodes
PLAY NOW!
5035 E Southern Ave 480-644-5087
848 N Horne 480-644-2376
1511 N Alta Mesa 480-644-3037
605 N Westwood 480-644-2374
1101 N Power 480-644-2369
3250 E Hermosa Vista Dr 480-644-4977
SPORTS CAMPS
Campers will get to experience different and unique sports where they will get a chance to learn the basic fundamentals of multiple sports and play games/matches!
TENNIS CAMPS / AGES 7-17
OLYMPIC CAMP / AGES 6-11
YOUTH CAMPS
Campers will get to play games, create art and crafts, conduct experiments, visit with special guests, and swim at least once a week!
BOREDOM BUSTERS (HALF-DAY) / GRADES 1-6
ALL SPORTS (HALF-DAY) / GRADES 4-6
SUMMER ADVENTURE (FULL-DAY) / GRADES 1-6
SUMMER ESCAPE (FULL-DAY) / GRADES 1-6
ADAPTIVE CAMPS
The summer will be filled with afternoons of swimming, arts & crafts, music, creative play, sports, and special guests. Must submit an application to participate!
ADAPTIVE CAMP FIESTA / AGES 6-21
WIGGLES & GIGGLES PRESCHOOL
INCLUSIVE / AGES 3-5
DROP-IN PLAY
$3 cost
Tuesdays @ 6:00-8:30 PM
$3 cost
Fridays @ 5:30-8:30 PM
$4 cost
Fridays @ 8:00 PM
$4 cost
Mondays @ 7:30 PM
Wednesdays @ 8:00 AM
Fridays @ 7:30 PM
Saturdays @ 8:00 AM
Sundays @ 8:00 AM
DROP-IN PICKLEBALL / AGES 18+
Love pickleball and want to meet new people? Drop-in Pickleball is perfect for anyone from advancedbeginner to advanced skill levels, players self-organize for some fun, friendly and competitive play
JUNIOR TENNIS - CAMPS
Level 2 - Orange / AGES 7-11
Level 3 - Green / AGES 10-15
Level 4 - Yellow / AGES 12-17
ADULT TENNIS - CLINICS
Adult Liveball / AGES 16+
Dynamite Doubles / AGES 50+
DON’T FORGET!
AT MESA TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL CENTER 4125 E McKellips Rd 480-644-3874
ONE-DAY TENNIS TOURNAMENTS
Come test your tennis skills with some fun competition and get an award at our monthly one-day tournaments!
ADULT TOURNAMENTS / AGES 18+
Adult Mixed Doubles - 5/9/2025
JUNIOR TOURNAMENTS / AGES 7-17
Junior Non-Elimination Tournaments 5/17/2025
Reservations for tennis courts, pickleball courts and ball machines can be made up to 2 weeks in advance.
MTPC has balls, grips, shock absorbers, and water bottles available for sale in the pro shop
MTPC can loan out tennis rackets and pickleball paddles for free with an ID We also sell rackets and paddles!
Our Youth Sports programs give your child(ren) an opportunity to participate in team and individual sports without regard to physical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, social or economic status
PLAYBALL MULTI-SPORT / AGES 6-14
@ Webster Recreation Center
OLYMPIC SPORTS CAMP / AGES 6-12
@ East Valley Academy
Interested in coaching a Youth Sports team?
Email: mesayouthsports@mesaaz.gov
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Gather your friends, form a team and stay active in one of our many year-round men ’ s, women ’ s and co-ed organized adult sports leagues. Whether it's casual or competitive, there's always an opportunity to keep fit and have fun in the parks
RECESS FOR ADULTS / AGES 18+
@ Various locations
COMPETITIVE VOLLEYBALL / AGES 16+
@ Broadway Rec Center & Eagles Community Center
RECREATION VOLLEYBALL / AGES 16+
@ Eagles Community Center
MEN’S SOFTBALL / AGES 16+
@ Skyline, Eastmark, and Red Mountain Parks
CO-ED SOFTBALL / AGES 16+
@ Skyline, Eastmark, and Red Mountain Parks
Adult Sports Registration Opens:
Residents - May 5, 2025
Non-residents - May 12, 2025
ADULT PICKLEBALL 3.0 & UNDER / AGES 16+
@ Monterey Park
YOUTH HOBBIES
ALL-STAR GYMNASTICS / AGES 4-7
@ Red Mountain Center
BEGINNER’S ICE SKATING / AGES 7-12
@ Coyotes Community Ice Arena
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS / AGES 8-14
@ Red Mountain Center
ENGINEER IT TO WIN IT / AGES 8-14
@ Red Mountain Center
FITNESS STARS / AGES 1-4
@ Red Mountain Center
KIDS DANCE AROUND THE WORLD / AGES 10-16
@ Red Mountain Center
LIM KARATE / AGES 10-16
@ Red Mountain Center
PLAY ALONG PALS / AGES 1-4
@ Red Mountain Center
Special Interest classes are taught by private contractors, providing instruction on a variety of topics and for a variety of age groups.
ADULT HOBBIES
ADULT DANCE COMBO / AGES 16+
@ Red Mountain Center
BELLY DANCE BASICS / AGES 16+
@ Red Mountain Center
INTRO TO VOICE OVERS / AGES 16+
@ Red Mountain Center
TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS / AGES 16+
@ Red Mountain Center
HOBBIES FOR ALL
BABYSITTING & CHILD SAFETY
@ Red Mountain Center
PUPPY BASICS
@ Eagles Community Center
Adult Dance Combo
All-Star Gymnastics/(Parent/Tot)
All-Star Sports
Babysitting & Child Safety
Classical Dance
Dance Stars/(Parent /Tot)
Danger Scouts
Dungeons & Dragons
Engineer It to Win It!
Fairytale Dancers with Tumbling
Fitness Stars/(Parent/Tot)
Hip Hop Sampler
Hip Hop/Tumbling
Intro to Classical Dance
Intro to Voice Overs
Jr. Judo/Judo
Kids Dance Around The World
LEGO Roboteering!
Lim Karate (All Ages)
Mat Monkeys 1 & 2
Music Stars/(Parent/Tot)
Play Along Pals
Stark Solder Scientists
Tai Chi for Wellness
Yoga Stars
PLAY NOW!
PARK RANGERS
YOUTH ARCHERY CLINICS / AGES 8-17
May @ Jefferson Rec Center
July @ Eagles Community Center
ADULT ARCHERY CLINICS / AGES 18+
May @ Jefferson Rec Center
July @ Eagles Community Center
MOBILE RECREATION
M.O.R.E. / ALL AGES - SEE NEXT PAGE
Tue-Sat: Various Parks - See M O R E Calendar
FUN ‘N’ FIT / ALL AGES - SEE NEXT PAGE
Mon-Sat: Pioneer Park and Kleinman Park
We aim to promote understanding, appreciation, and stewardship of outdoor recreation and provide exceptional experiences in Mesa parks in an effort to connect with and re-engage the community
M.O.R.E. IS HERE!
M O R E (Mesa Outdoor Recreation Experience) provides a mobile outdoor educational experience to City of Mesa residents within our parks, trails, and natural spaces, creating opportunities for every Mesa resident to explore, play, and thrive outdoors by bringing dynamic, barrier-free recreation and educational experiences to neighborhoods across the city.
FUN ‘N’ FITNESS
Our programming centers on health & wellness, conservation, culture, and learning activities. We have regular programming like group fitness classes, arts & crafts, and movie nights plus a dynamic schedule filled with unique experiences.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Summer is just on the horizon and there are events of all kinds occurring throughout the community. Everyone can find something to love in the City of Mesa. Enjoy festivals like the Arizona Celebration of Freedom during 4th of July, concerts, cultural celebrations, movies in the park, food trucks, farmer's markets, and signature events like our Dive-In Movies and Pachanga en la Piscina. We are Your Place To Play!
Grand Opening May 15, 2025
BOOK...
BOOK... A POOL OR
THE FLOWRIDER
Mesa Parks and Rec has the answer to your next employee party, club outing or family gathering book a Mesa Pool!
Book a Pool Starting April 7!
Brimhall Aquatic Complex
Carson Aquatic Complex
Fremont Aquatic Complex
Kino Aquatic Center
Mesa Aquatic Complex
Rhodes Aquatic Complex
*NEW* Party Room!
FlowRider!
Shepherd Aquatic Complex
Skyline Aquatic Center
Stapley Aquatic Complex
Pool Rental Costs Range:
$110/hr - $720/hr
Rental price is dependent on pool selection and group size!
$25 non-refundable booking fee not included.
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PROGRAM ACCOMMODATION
Phone: 480-644-PLAY (7529)
Email: parksrecinfo@mesaaz.gov
Web: www.mesaparks.com
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Consider joining our team! Mesa Parks and Rec will be starting recruitment soon! For more information visit us at mesaparks.com!
Mesa Parks and Rec embraces and encourages differences in race, color, ethnicity, personality, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, physical appearance, family status, religious and political beliefs, socioeconomic status, and other personal identity markers; including removing barriers and the prevention of discrimination
Glossary
ACTIVITY NAME
ADAPTIVE
Adaptive TGIF - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Adaptive TGIF - YOUTH - Craft & Game Night
Adaptive TGIF - Scootin’ Boots Country Line Dancing
Adaptive Chance 2 Dance
Adaptive Yoga
Adaptive Recreational Bowling
Adaptive Sports Camp
Adaptive Pickleball - Youth
Adaptive Pickleball - Adult
Adaptive Bulldog Fitness
Adaptive Disc Golf
Adaptive Camp Fiesta
Adaptive Camp - Wiggles & Giggles
Adaptive Rock Climbing
AQUATICS
Junior Lifeguard - All
Swim Lessons - Parent/ Tot
Swim Lessons 1 - 5
Swim Lessons - Pre -Teen Beginner
Swim Lessons - Private
Swim Lessons - Dive
Adult Learn to Swim
Glossary
ACTIVITY NAME
AQUATICS CONT.
Teams - Dive
Teams - Swim
Teams - Water Polo
Teams - Artistic Swim
Lessons - Water Polo
Water Exercise
River Walking
Flow League - Beginner - Advanced
FlowRider - No Fence Flow
FlowRider - Competition
FlowRider Lessons
GENERAL ENRICHMENT
Adult Dance Combo
All Star Gymnastics
All-Star Sports
Babysitting & Child Safety
Ballet Basics
Beginner's Ice Skating
Belly Dance - Basics - Professionals
Classical Dance
Dance Stars
Danger Scouts
Glossary
ACTIVITY NAME
Discover Voice-Over
Dungeons and Dragons
Fairytale Dancers with Tumbling
Fitness Stars - Parent/ Tot
Hip Hop/ Tumbling
Judo
Judo Scrimmage (Arizona AAU)
Kids Dance Around the World
Lim Karate
Manners 1 - 4
Martial Arts for Kids
Music Stars
Mythical Monster Mashup
Play Along Pals
Puppy Basics
Tai Chi For Wellness
Teen Esports - Mario Kart
Teen Scavenger Hunt
Worry Pets
Yoga Stars
PARK RANGERS
Archery Beginner Clinic
Glossary
ACTIVITY NAME
SCHOOL BREAK
Eagles Nest, Jefferson Jungle, Webster’s Club
Olympic Sports Camp
Summer Escape
Summer Adventure
All Sports
Boredom Busters
SPORTS
Adult Softball (CoEd/ Men’s A, B, C & D)
Adult Women’s Indoor Volleyball
Recess for Adults
“Off Season Fuel Up” Fitness Clinic
RMC Summer Thriller Thursdays
Youth Multi-Sport
PICKLEBALL
Pickleball Doubles 2.5/3.0
Pickleball Clinics: Junior / Adult (Levels 1-4)
TENNIS CONT.
Tennis Clinics & Camps: Junior / Adult (Levels 1 - 4)
Tennis Drop-in Play
Tennis Leagues: Adult (Levels 3 - 4.5)
Tennis Tournaments: Junior N.E.T., Adult
