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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 The Post in downtown Mesa for your next event!
The City of Mesa is located on the traditional lands of the O’Odham (Pima) and the Piipaash (Maricopa) Mesaaz gov/Land
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
Full-Time
Aquatics Maintenance
Parks Maintenance
Trades Worker/Equipment
Techs
Electricians
Plumbing
HVAC
Roofers
Part-Time
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 LEARN MORE
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
Adaptive TGIF - Friendship Fiesta / Ages 16+
Adaptive TGIF - Phoenix Championship Wrestling / Ages 16+
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Adaptive Hiking Club / Ages 13+
Adaptive Rock Climbing / Ages 8+
SPECIAL INTEREST
Adaptive Yoga / Ages 8+
Adaptive Off-Broadway Theatre: Finding Nemo / Ages 8+
ADAPTIVE SPORTS
Adaptive Track & Field / Ages 6+
Adaptive Volleyball / Ages 16+
The City of Mesa has a variety of fun and engaging programs for teens including sports, STEM, and social activities! Don’t miss out on the chance to have fun, make friends, and stay active!
TEEN DODGEBALL NIGHT / AGES 13-17
@ Red Mountain Center
TEEN WIFFLEBALL NIGHT / AGES 13-17
@ Red Mountain Center
TEEN KICKBALL NIGHT / AGES 13-17
@ Red Mountain Center
JR. TENNIS CAMPS / AGES 12-17
@ Mesa Tennis and Pickleball Center
JR. TENNIS TOURNAMENTS / AGES 12-17
@ Mesa Tennis and Pickleball Center
2/8/2025 | 3/1/2025 | 4/5/2025
Learn-to-Swim classes are taught by certified, knowledgeable and caring instructors who can help swimmers at every level feel comfortable in the water and progress to the next level
EMPLOYMENT CLASSES & PASSES SWIM LESSONS
LIFEGUARDING / AGES 15+
Starting at $21.21/hour
Must be Lifeguard
Certified before applying
WATER SAFETY
INSTRUCTOR / AGES 16+
Starting at $22 68/hour
Must be Lifeguard
Certified & pass
American Red Cross
water safety instructor class before applying
SPRING LAP SWIM PASSES / ALL AGES
Family Passes - $225
Individual Passes - $150
LAP SWIM / AGES 13+
@Kino Aquatic and Skyline Aquatic Center
WATER EXERCISE / AGES 13+
@Kino Aquatic and Skyline Aquatic Center
FLOW LEAGUE / AGES 13+
@ Rhodes Aquatic Complex
SPRING SWIM LESSONS / ALL AGES
@ Stapley Aquatic Complex and Skyline Aquatic Center
ADULT SWIM LESSONS / ALL AGES
@ Stapley Aquatic Complex and Skyline Aquatic Center
SPRING PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS / ALL AGES
@ Stapley Aquatic Complex and Skyline Aquatic Center
SPRING BREAK CAMP / AGES 5-12
Join our staff for full-day Spring Break Camps at Eagles Community Center, Jefferson Rec Center, or Webster Rec Centers!
AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS / AGES 5-12
Our Eagles Nest, Jefferson Jungle, and Webster Cougar Clubs after-school programs offer a variety of recreational and educational opportunities every afternoon, Monday through Friday.
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
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+
Valentine’s Mixed Doubles - 2/14/2025
St Patty’s Men’s Doubles - 3/21/2025
IWD Women’s Doubles - 3/22/2025
Easter Singles - 4/18/2025
JUNIOR TOURNAMENTS / AGES 7-17
Junior Non-Elimination Tournaments 2/8/2025 3/1/2025 4/5/2025
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
InterestedincoachingaYouthSports team?
email:mesayouthsports@mesaazgov
AllvolunteercoachesareLevel1and2 background-checkedandreceivePositive CoachingAlliance(PCA)trainingsbystaff certifiedbytheNationalAllianceforYouth Sports(NAYS)
FLAG FOOTBALL CLINIC / AGES 7-12, CO-ED
@ Red Mountain Multiuse Fields
MLB PITCH-HIT-RUN / AGES 7-14
@ Riverview Park Baseball Complex
SOCCER CLINIC / AGES 5-12
@ Eagles Park Multiuse Fields
VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE / AGES 7-14, CO-ED
@ Various Locations
SOCCER CLINIC / AGES 5-12
@ Eagles Park Multiuse Fields
PLAYBALL MULTI-SPORT / AGES 5-12
@ Red Mountain Multiuse Fields North & Eagles Park Multiuse Fields
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
@ Various locations Award Winning
TS / AGES 18+
WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL / AGES 16+
@ Broadway Rec Center & Eagles Community Center
CO-ED SAND VOLLEYBALL / AGES 16+
@ Gene Autry Park
MEN’S SOFTBALL / AGES 16+
@ Skyline, Eastmark, and Red Mountain Parks
CO-ED SOFTBALL / AGES 16+
@ Skyline, Eastmark, and Red Mountain Parks
KICKBALL / AGES 18+
@ Lehi Sports Park
CORNHOLE / AGES 18+
@ Lehi Sports Park
PICKLEBALL DOUBLES LEAGUE / AGES 18+
@ Monterey Park
YOUTH HOBBIES
FAIRYTALE DANCERS / AGES 1-4
@ Red Mountain Center
PLAY ALONG PALS / AGES 4-7
@ Red Mountain Center
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS / AGES 7-12
@ Red Mountain Center
ALL-STAR SPORTS / AGES 8-14
@ Red Mountain Center
LEGO ROBOTEERING / AGES 8-14
@ Red Mountain Center
DANCE STARS / AGES 10-16
@ 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
BELLY DANCE BASICS / AGES 16+
@ Red Mountain Center
LIM KARATE / AGES 16+
@ Red Mountain Center
TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS / AGES 16+
@ Red Mountain Center
HOBBIES FOR ALL
BABYSITTING & CHILD SAFETY
@ Red Mountain Center
DOG MANNERS
@ Eagles Community Center
JUDO
@ Eagles Community Center
ICE SKATING
@ Coyotes Community Ice Center
CHESS
@ 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
Mesa Park Rangers are responsible for several tasks within the city limits, including assisting park patrons, patrolling park facilities to deter unwelcome or unauthorized park activities or behaviors, educating the community in proper park use, protecting man-made and natural resources, wildlife, and teaching about fishing and other nature-based activities.
FISHING CLINICS / ALL AGES
@ Greenfield Park
March
YOUTH ARCHERY CLINICS / AGES 8-17
@ Lehi Sports Park
March
ADULT ARCHERY CLINICS / AGES 18+
@ Lehi Sports Park
March
OUTDOOR CAMPOUT / ALL AGES
@ Red Mountain Multiuse Fields South April
FUN ‘N’ FIT / ALL AGES
Mon-Sat: Pioneer Park and Kleinman Park
Mesa Outdoor Recreation Experience provides a mobile outdoor educational experience to City of Mesa residents, within our parks, trails and natural spaces
PURPOSE
To promote understanding, appreciation, and stewardship of outdoor recreation in Mesa parks.
To create opportunities for the community to explore, play, and thrive outdoors by bringing dynamic, barrier-free recreation and educational experiences to neighborhoods across the city.
To connect people with our parks and green spaces, creating lifelong outdoor enthusiasts and healthy, active communities.
PROGRAM IMPACT
Increase accessibility to outdoor recreation.
Provide mobile, adaptable programs that bring outdoor experiences to underserved neighborhoods, ensuring all residents have equal opportunities to enjoy nature and parks.
Foster environmental stewardship.
Create programs that educate participants about local ecosystems and conservation efforts, encouraging sustainable behaviors
Increase awareness of local parks and green spaces
SPECIAL EVENTS
Spring is almost here 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 Celebrate Mesa, 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!
Alta Mesa Park
Candlelight Park
Carriage Lane Park
Pequeño Park
Princess Park
Quail Run Park
Rancho Del Mar Park
Reed Park
City of Mesa Parks and Facilities Map
Sherwood Park
Dobson Ranch Park
Emerald Park
Ensenada Park
Escobedo Park
Evergreen Park
Falcon Field Park
Falcon Hill Park
Fitch Park
Gene Autry Park
Park
Heritage Park
Hohokam Park
Kleinman Park
Stapley Park
Summit Park
Valencia Park
Vista Monterey Park
Washington Park
Woodglen Park
Brimhall Aquatic Complex Carson Aquatic Complex
Fremont Aquatic Complex
Kino Aquatic Complex Mesa Aquatic Complex Rhodes Aquatic Complex
Aquatic Complex
Aquatic Complex
Aquatic Complex
Palo Verde Park
Park of the Canals
RAY
ELLIOT
BOOK... YOUR NEXT EVENT!
Nearly 40,000 sq ft of event space including:
19,000 sq. ft. Exhibit Hall
15 Meeting Rooms of Varying Sizes
Adjacent Hotel
Accommodations
Located in vibrant downtown Mesa, The Post, a newly renovated, historic 6,000 sq. ft , offers ample space for all events and celebrations for up to 350 people
Multipurpose Rooms
Gymnasiums
Conference Rooms
Exercise Rooms
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 for May Starting March 31!
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.
If you are a new customer, please visit the ACTIVENET website to create an account and complete your personal information prior to registering for an activity
If you are a returning customer, simply sign into your ACTIVENET account prior to selecting an activity and ensure that your contact/payment information is up to date
Visit the Mesa Parks and Recreation registration page for more info.
Pay ONLY 50% for Mesa Parks and Rec programs and activities! More Info MESA
QUESTIONS?
Come in person to our main office to fill out and submit your registration form at: 708 W Baseline Rd, Mesa, AZ, 85211 Mon -Thurs, 7 AM - 6 PM
General Info & FAQ's
ONLINEREGISTRATIONFAQ'S
Our online registration system allows customers to register for most of our classes and programs via the Internet Thesystemisavailabletoresidents24hoursaday,sevendaysaweek,exceptduringtimeswhenthe systemisunavailableduetoroutinemaintenance
HOWDOICREATEANACCOUNT/ADDOTHERFAMILYMEMBERSTOMYACCOUNT?
Goto:https://apmactivecommunitiescom/mesaaz/andclick"CreateAccount"andcompletethe"application" withtheheadofhouseholdoradultinformation Completeallfieldswithanasterisk(*)whicharerequiredfields Oncetherequiredinformationiscompleteclick"submit". Ifyouneedtoaddadditionalfamilymembers,click "SubmitandaddFamilyMembers"
GENERAL CONTACT INFO
Phone: 480-644-PLAY (7529)
Email: parksrecinfo@mesaaz.gov
Web: www.mesaparks.com
PROGRAM ACCOMMODATION
The City of Mesa is committed to making its programs and services accessible For accommodations such as braille, large print, or translation, please contact the City of Mesa, at (480) 644-7529, parksrecinfo@mesaaz gov, or AzRelay 71-1 for the deaf or the hearing impaired Si necesita información en español por favor de llamar al 480-644-7529
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
ACTIVITY NAME
ADAPTIVE
Adaptive Hiking Club
Adaptive Mesa Marathon - 10k Race
Adaptive Mesa Marathon - 1/2 Marathon Race
Adaptive Off-Broadway Theatre Production - Finding Nemo
Adaptive Rock Climbing
Adaptive TGIF - Decades Dance
Adaptive TGIF - Friendship Fiesta
Adaptive TGIF - Green Thumb Art Project
Adaptive TGIF - Phx Championship Wrestling Show
Adaptive Track & Field - Youth/Adults
Adaptive Volleyball
Adaptive Yoga
AQUATICS
Flow League - Beginner - Advanced
Lap Swim
Lifeguard Training 1 - 5
FREE Swim Lessons
Swim Lessons - Adult Learn to Swim
Swim Lessons - Dive
Swim Lessons - Level 1 - 4
Swim Lessons - Private
Skills Test Review 1-2
ACTIVITY NAME
AQUATICS CONT.
Swim Lessons - Parent/ Tot
Water Safety Instructor
GENERAL ENRICHMENT
Adult Dance Combo
AKC Canine Good Citizenship
All Star Gymnastics
All-Star Sports
Babysitting & Child Safety
Ballet Basics
Beginner's Ice Skating
Belly Dance - Basics - Professionals
Chess
Classical Dance
Dance Stars
Danger Scouts
Dog Obedience - Level 1
Dungeons and Dragons
Fairytale Dancers with Tumbling
Fitness Stars - Parent/ Tot
Hip Hop/ Tumbling
Judo
Kids Dance Around the World
ACTIVITY NAME
GENERAL ENRICHMENT CONT.
Lim Karate
Mat Monkeys - Martial Arts for Kids
Music Stars
Play Along Pals
Puppy Basics
Tai Chi For Wellness
Yoga Stars
PARK RANGERS
Archery
Family Outdoor Education and Education Campout
Fishing Clinic
PICKLEBALL
Pickleball Clinics - Level 1 - 4
Pickleball Drop-in Play
SCHOOL BREAK
Eagles Nest, Jefferson Jungle, Webster’s Club
Spring Break Camp
SPORTS
Dodgeball
Wiffleball
TENNIS
Tennis Clinic - Dynamic Doubles
ACTIVITY NAME
TENNIS CONT.
Tennis Clinics: Junior/ Adult (Levels 1 - 4)
Tennis Drop-in Play
Tennis Leagues: Adult (Levels 3 - 4.5)
Tennis Tournaments: Junior N.E.T., Adult
YOUTH SPORTS
MLB’s Pitch, Hit & Run
Playball Multi-Sport
Kickball
Flag Football Clinics
Volleyball League
Soccer Clinics
