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City Park Picnic
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Encanto Park
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Features:
This park, located in central Phoenix, has two uncovered
Island Picnic areas available for reservations on weekends from September
through May. Reservations cover the hours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There
are no reservations on holidays. Each area has 6 picnic tables and
1 grill and capacity for 100 people. Fee: None |
Guidelines: The areas must be reserved two full working days prior to reservation. A reserved area must be claimed within 30 minutes of requested start time or it will revert to a first-come, first-serve basis. Water balloons are not allowed. Amplified music is permitted on the Island area only with staff approval and a sound permit. Beer is allowed only with alcohol permit. | |
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Margaret T.
Hance Park
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Features: This park, also located in central Phoenix,
has two ramadas, each with a capacity of 75 people available for
reservations seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Ramadas
are not reservable on most holidays and when large special events
are scheduled at the park. Inflatable moonwalks and on-site catering
require prior approval from park manager by calling 602-534-2406.
ALSO NOTE THAT BEER PERMITS ARE NOT REFUNDABLE! |
Guidelines: The ramadas must be reserved two full working days prior to reservation. Reserved ramadas must be claimed within 30 minutes of requested start time or they will lose their reservation and park staff will not be available to open gates, ramada and/or restrooms. Piñatas and water balloons are not allowed. No amplified music is permitted in the ramada areas. Ramadas are lighted, fenced, gated and locked. When not reserved, the ramadas are available for walk-in use between Monday and Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. There is no driving or skating of any kind on park grounds. Use of any type of tape is prohibited. Reservations can be made no more than 6 months in advance. Beer is permitted with an alcohol permit. |
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Steele Indian
School Park
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Features: Two medium
ramadas that can accommodate 60 people are available for reservation
in the Neighborhod Park; one is south of the volleyball court and
one is adjacent to the playground). Available weekends from 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m. (Holidays excluded). Two BBQ grills. Additional park details
are available on the Steele
Indian School Park webpage. |
Guidelines: Ramadas
can only be reserved on weekends; holidays excluded. Reservations
can be made September through May; ramadas are only available on
a first-come, first-served basis June through August. The Phoenix
Green is flood irrigated so fields could be wet or moist. To schedule
an activity with more than 100 person please call 602-495-0739.
Certificates of Insurance, deposits and fees are applicable. |
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Mountain/Desert
Preserve Picnic Areas |
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North Mountain Park
10600 N. 7th St. For reservations call: 602 495-5540 on Saturday & Sunday from noon to 3 p.m. The park hours are 5 a.m.-11 p.m., open 7 days a week. Reservations also can be made in person at the North Mountain Visitor Center 12950 N. 7th St. on Saturday & Sunday from noon to 3 p.m. Visit the North Mountain webpage for general information on the area's features.
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Features: North Mountain Park has
several areas that can be reserved. The Havasupai Ramada has a capacity
of 150, the Yavapai Ramada has a capacity 100 and Pima Areas 1 &
2 can accommodate up to 50 people each. This area also boasts a
children's playground, Nine ramada areas available on a first-come,
first served basis. The two smaller areas can accommodate 10 people,
the largest non-reservable area, the Paiute Ramada, can accommodate
up to 100 people. ALSO NOTE THAT BEER PERMITS ARE NOT REFUNDABLE! |
Guidelines: Reservations
can be made no more than six months in advance. Amplified
music is not permitted. There is only one reservation per
day per ramada. All other ramadas at the park are first come,
first served. Beer permits are allowed
for reservable ramadas only. No moon walks or dunk
tanks allowed. Reservation hours are from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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South Mountain Park
Reservations and beer permits can be made in person at South Mountain Environmental Education Center 10409 South Central Avenue Friday and Saturday 9am – 3pm, 602-495-5078, the Norton House 2700 North 15th Avenue 602-262-6412, South Division Office 1346 East South Mountain Avenue 602-262-6111 Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm, and Rio Salado Habitat Offices 641 W. Lower Buckeye Ave., 602- 262-6863 call for hours.
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Features: South Mountain Park/Preserve has
several reservable picnic areas: Fees: $20 per hour with a three hour minimum
Minimum $200.00 deposit.
Beer Permits: $12.50
Insurance certificate and other permits may be required depending on event/activity.
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Guidelines: Reservations can be made no more than six months in advance. Amplified music is only allowed with a permit at reservable ramadas and Activity Complex. Other ramadas in South Mountain Park/Preserve are available on a first come, first served basis.
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Papago Park
ALSO NOTE THAT BEER PERMITS ARE NOT REFUNDABLE!
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Features: Papago Park has numerous reservable ramadas. All ramadas are equipped with electricity (unless noted) and water, and are lighted. Additional details are listed below. Ramada's are not reservable on City of Phoenix holidays. RAMADA #2 has four, 18-foot
tables and three grills. Amplified music is permitted. Restrooms
located across roadway. There is available parking for 24 vehicles.
Maximum capacity of 80. |
Guidelines: All ramadas are equipped with electricity (unless noted) and water, and are lighted. Additional details are listed below. Beer is permitted with an alcohol permit. Fees vary. Reservations times are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Maximum capacity guidelines for each area will be strictly enforced.
ALSO NOTE THAT BEER PERMITS ARE NOT REFUNDABLE! NOTE: inflatables are allowed only at ramadas # 2, 16, and Island Ramada (9&10). | |
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