Parks, Playgrounds & Lakes

• Acker Park – Acker Park consists of approximately 80 acres of natural 
  parkland near downtown Prescott. Location has an easy 1-mile 
  loop trail, picnic areas, restroom, a wall mural depicting the 
  history of the land, Mr. Acker and the nature to be found there. 
  Additional mosaic walls and an amphitheater can also be found 
  there.
• Community Nature Center Open Space Preserve – The Center has 1.5 miles of trails for hiking, birding and nature  study. There is a Habitat Garden with over 25 named species of  native plants chosen for their drought resistance and appeal to  pollinators. History buffs will appreciate the Hardyville Road exhibit and  log cabin. Our small pond is a magnet for birds and other  animals as well as water-loving plants. Forty-one plants are  identified along the trails and their natural history is described  in an on-line guide.
• Community Skate Park – The Mike Fann Community Skate Park is located at the corner  of E Willis Street and S Arizona Avenue inside Ken Lindley Park. This is a non-supervised facility for skateboards, in-line skates  and bikes. No motorized vehicles or scooters, no unicycles or  tricycles. Protective equipment should be used at all times.  Ride at your own risk. Users of this facility assume the risk of  serious injury. Speed right of way. No drugs, alcohol or  tobacco. You may be ejected from the park for fighting or  unsportsmanlike conduct. 
• Fain Lake
• Flinn Park – This location has a ramada, restrooms, turf area, playground and  basketball court. Within walking distance to Courthouse Square &  Downtown Prescott.
• Granite Basin Lake
• Granite Creek Park & Splash Pad – Granite Creek Park is located within walking distance from downtown  Prescott and Courthouse Square. The park has 21 acres of grass, large ramadas for rent, restrooms, BBQ grills, sand volleyball court,  horseshoe pits, playground, picnic areas and a 1/2 mile trail system.
• Goldwater Lake & Park – There are 2 playgrounds to choose from;  The red playground is best for children ages 1-10 years old, while kids  ages 4-12 will enjoy the large green playground. 15-acre lake with fishing docks, Boat launch ramp~no gasoline  motors~electric only, Outstanding for canoeing/kayaking,  Restrooms, Ramada, Picnic tables, Dock, Sand volleyball court,  Hiking trails, Horseshoe pits, Handicapped access picnic sites, No  Swimming, Fishing, Canoe and Kayak rentals are available  May-September. Go south on Mount Vernon Street, which becomes  Senator Highway, about four miles to the entrance of the lake. Turn  right and park in the designated parking spots only. There is a small  parking fee of $3 per car and an annual pass is available.
• Hassayampa River – The word Hassayampa is an old Indian word that means “the river” Bradshaws flow into the Hassayampa. It is another one of Arizona’s  longer rivers spanning just over 100 miles. The Hassayampa originates as a small spring on the north side of  Mount Davis. When the river reaches Potato Patch many strong  springs push its water above ground and create a year round stream.  The stream continues to flow most of the year until reaching  Buzzard Roost Creek near the FS Road 72. From this point to  Wickenburg, it holds to its name and pops up flowing above ground  and later disappears underground. See the map below for areas that  have continuous flows. Old folklore predicts anyone who drinks from the river can never again tell the truth. In the late 1800’s, the term “Hassayampers”  began to be used and defined a person who came to the river in search for gold.
• Heritage Park
• Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuar – Situated on ten acres north of Prescott and overlooking Willow Lake, the sanctuary has many opportunities for visitors including a covered picnic pavilion, a children’s playground, and large, naturally landscaped enclosures for the animals with paths that allow visitors the opportunity to get an up-close and personal view of them. One of the most interesting exhibits, and one which is unique to the Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary, is the Tarantula Grotto. There are also two interactive enclosures: Wallaby Walk-About and Kiwanis Korner  Animal Encounter. There is also a small splash pad to cool off.
• Highlands Center for Natural History – Formed in 1996, the Highlands Center for Natural History is a appreciation for and knowledge of the natural wonders of the  Central Highlands of Arizona. Operating on an 80-acre campus near Lynx Lake through a Special Use Permit with Prescott National Forest, the Highlands Center is a hub for lifelong learning, designed to invite discovery of the wonders of nature  through on and offsite programs reaching over 15,000 children and adults a year and supported by contributions from individuals, corporations, foundations and community partners.
• Lynx Lake
• Mountain Valley Park – Mountain Valley Park sits on 69 acres of land in Prescott Valley. With all that is located at Mountain Valley Park. With so much to do and explore, it is easy to create a full day of affordable fun for your family.
  Mountain Valley Park has large grass areas, picnic shelters, basketball court, 
  large playground for children of all ages, restrooms, a walking path, baseball 
  field, soccer field, skate park and even a dog park. The mature trees 
  throughout the park creates lots of shade during hot days and there are 
  many park benches to relax. During the months of May-August, Mountain Valley Pool and Splash Pad are open for enjoyment. Daily open swim and swim lessons are available. The snack shop at the pool has light concessions for purchase at very 
  reasonable prices.
• Peppertree Mini-Park – you will find a small playground, picnic site with BBQ grill and a small grass area. Parking in the area is free.
• Pioneer Park – multi-use facility, restrooms, concessions, in link hockey rink, Brownlow Trails, field reservations.
• Stricklin Park – This five acre forest preserve located at 1751 Sherwood Drive, has hiking trails and gives access to the Butte Creek Trail. An archaeological /interpretive site is located within the park for educational purposes. The park is a good example of a natural (creekside) riparian area.
• Vista Park – Playground, Large Ramada, Restrooms, Artificial Turf Areas, Access to the Panorama Trail
• Watson Lake & Park -Located at 3101 Watson Lake Rd, the lake is accessible form Highway 89. This beautiful lake, just four miles away from downtown Prescott, features fishing, boating, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, rock climbing, camping and day picnicking – something for everyone.  The scenic park allows access to Watson Woods, as well as the boulders of the Granite Dells. Showers are available for overnight campers (overnight camping is only available during summer months)., Canoe and kayak rentals available.
• Willow Lake & Park – located just a few miles from downtown Prescott, Arizona near Watson Lake. It is an ideal place for canoeing, kayaking and bird-watching, or just sit on the rocks of Granite Dells and enjoy views and refreshing air. Recreation includes boating, fishing, hiking and picnicking. Willow Lake has a water surface area of about 400 acres. Boat launch (no gasoline motors), Courtesy dock, Picnic Ramadas, Rest rooms, Multi-use trail around the lake, “Important birding area” designated by the Audubon Society, Willow Lake Archaeological Site A.D. 900-1100, No Swimming
• Peavine & Iron King Trails – 4.5-mile Trail