Where to Play in Prescott AZ Outdoors: Parks, Lakes, Trails

Prescott Area Parks and Recreation

Park Rules: Following are rules for all Prescott Parks as posted by the Prescott Parks and Recreation department.

• 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. Visit Parks & Rec website or call 928-777-1121 for more information on a malt beverage permit.
• City trails are for hikers, runners, bicyclists, and equestrian use only, unless otherwise noted.

Parking Pass: Visit the Parks & Rec website to download and purchase an annual parking pass, allowing unlimited entry to Sundog Peavine Trailhead, Willow Lake, Watson Lake and Goldwater Lake Park.

Reservations/Rentals: Some facilities are available by reservation only. Visit Facility Rentals & Fees or call 928-777-1552 for more information.

Prescott Parks

• A.C. Williams Granite Creek Park
  554 N. Sixth Street, Prescott - Map
  Summer (Memorial Day to Labor Day): 6 am - 10 pm
  Winter: 8 am - Sunset
  Free parking
  20 acres of turf, ramada, picnic tables, barbecue grills, horseshoe pits, volleyball court, walking course or jogging trail, restrooms.
  (Granite Creek photos)


• Acker Park
  421 S. Virginia Street, Prescott - Map
  Summer (Memorial Day to Labor Day): 5 am - 10 pm
  Winter: 7 am - 10 pm
  Free limited parking
  Approximately 80 acres of natural land near downtown Prescott. 1-mile loop trail, hiking trails with interpretive signs, amphitheater, picnic areas, restrooms, a children's play area public art projects.
  (Acker Park photos)


• Flinn Park
  280 S. Josephine, Prescott - Map
  Summer (Memorial Day to Labor Day): 7 am - 10 pm
  Winter: 7 am - 10 pm
  Free parking
  Ramada, picnic tables, basketball court, playground, restrooms.
  (Flinn Park Photos)


• Heritage Park
  1497 Heritage Park Rd, Prescott, 928-708-0795 for info and scheduling - Map
  Summer (Memorial Day to Labor Day): 7 am - 10 pm
  Winter: 7 am - Sunset
  Free parking
  Multi-use facility, softball fields, snack bar, restrooms, ramadas, picnic tables, bleachers, hiking, access to Willow Lake.
  Home of the Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary.
  (Heritage Park photos)


• Jim McCasland Willow Creek Park
  3181 Willow Creek Road, Prescott - Map
  Summer (Memorial Day to Labor Day): 7 am - 10 pm
  Winter: 7 am - 10 pm
  Free parking
  Ramada, open-access athletic field, playground, dog park (see below), access to Willow Lake Trail, restrooms.
  (Jim McCasland Willow Creek Park photos)


• Ken Lindley Field and Park & Mike Fann Skate Park
  702 E. Gurley Street, Prescott, 928-771-5917 for info and scheduling - Map
  Summer (Memorial Day to Labor Day): 7 am - 10 pm
  Winter: 7 am - 10 pm
  Free parking
  Multi-use-facility with stadium seating, softball/soccer/football fields, tennis courts, ramada, picnic tables, playground, restrooms, concession stand.
  Learn more about the Mike Fann Community Skate Park.
  (Ken Lindley Field photos)


• Kuebler Field
  1185 Commerce Drive, Prescott - Map
  Summer (Memorial Day to Labor Day): 7 am - 10 pm
  Winter: 7 am - 10 pm
  Free parking
  Multi-use athletic field, restrooms.
  (Kuebler Field photos)


• Pioneer Park
  1200 Commerce Drive, Prescott - Map
  Summer (Memorial Day to Labor Day): 7 am - 10 pm
  Winter: 7 am - 10 pm
  Free parking
  Multi-use facility, softball/soccer/baseball/football fields, in-line hockey rink, jogging, horse/bike/hiking trails, concession stand, restrooms.
  (Pioneer Park photos)


• Roughrider Park & Bill Vallely Field
  621 N. Washington Street, Prescott, 928-771-5918 - Map
  Summer (Memorial Day to Labor Day): 7 am - 10 pm
  Winter: 7 am - 10 pm
  Free parking
  Athletic fields, stadium seating, restrooms, concession stand.
  (Roughrider Park & Bill Vallely Field photos)


• Vista Park
  1684 Sarafina Drive, Prescott - Map
  Summer (Memorial Day to Labor Day): 7 am - 10 pm
  Winter: 7 am - 10 pm
  Free parking
  10-acres, ramada, playground, artificial turf areas, access to the Panorama Trail, restrooms.
  (Vista Park photos)


• Willow Creek Park Dog Park
  3181 Willow Creek Road, Prescott - Map
  Summer (Memorial Day to Labor Day): 5 am - 10 pm
  Winter: 7 am - 10 pm
  Free parking
  Off-leash dog park for properly licensed dogs who are four months of age or older and have been inoculated.
  (Willow Creek Dog Park photos and rules)