Camelback Mountain
PhoenixEcho Canyon and Cholla follow the changing daily daylight window shown by the City of Phoenix rather than fixed year-round clock times. Gates, construction, extreme-heat restrictions, rescues, and weather can close access.
Park directory
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Encanto Park
PhoenixThe general park is open 5:30 a.m.-11:00 p.m.; pool, amusement rides, golf courses, sports facilities, clubhouse, and events keep separate schedules.
Margaret T. Hance Park
PhoenixThe general park is open 6:00 a.m.-10:30 p.m. The dog park is open 6:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m.; splash pad, garden, library, arts center, cultural center, and events use separate schedules.
Papago Park
PhoenixEast-side parking entrances are open 5:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.; west-side entrances are open sunrise to sunset. Trails are open 5:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.; individual attractions keep separate hours.
Phoenix Mountains Preserve
PhoenixParking entrances are generally open 5:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.; Piestewa Peak parking remains open until 9:00 p.m. June 1-September 30. Trails are open 5:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.
Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area
PhoenixCity habitat trails are open sunrise to 7:00 p.m. or sunset, whichever comes first. The Audubon Center is currently open Tuesday-Saturday 8:00 a.m.-noon; surrounding trails remain free beyond center hours.
South Mountain Park and Preserve
PhoenixParking and entrances are open 5:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.; trails are open 5:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. The visitor center is open Thursday-Sunday 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Steele Indian School Park
PhoenixThe general park is open 6:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.; visitor center, Memorial Hall, dog park maintenance, fishing, events, and reservations follow separate schedules.