IN THIS ISSUE
MRS DISCOUNT 2025
Our MRS Discount is new for 2025, so make sure you sign up and see if you are eligible for 50% off programs for youth 17 years and under!
Fun, inclusive programs for ages 6+ with developmental disabilities
Featuring more locations and new times
ADULT
Play hard, stay active, have fun join a league
Learn about our mobile recreation units at various Mesa parks!
WINTER CONCERTS
Your favorite shows, up close at the Mesa Amphitheatre
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
WE ARE HIRING!
Mesa Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities is looking for dedicated team players! 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
Unleash your inner kid and apply to work with us at our rec centers and youth programs!
Aquatics Maintenance Worker II
Parks Maintenance Worker I & II
Parks Maintenance Assistant
Part-Time
Unleash your inner kid and apply to work with us at our rec centers and youth programs!
Recreation Specialist
Recreation Trainees
Recreation Aides
Recreation Assistants Looking for an Internship?
Apply for an internship in one of these awesome areas with Mesa Parks and Rec:
Recreation Internship
GIS (Geographic Information System) Internship
Marketing Internship
ADAPTIVE RECREATION
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
PLAY NOW!
ADAPTIVE SPORTS
Adaptive Basketball / Ages 6+
Adaptive Cheerleading / Ages 6+
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Adaptive Rock Climbing / Ages 8+
Adaptive Hiking Club / Ages 16+
SOCIAL PROGRAMS
Adaptive TGIF- Merry Main Street / Ages 16+
Adaptive Buddyverse - Winter Wonderland
Ice Rink! / Ages 6-17
SPECIAL INTEREST / HOBBIES
Adaptive Blockhead Guild / Ages 8+
We strive to be inclusive in all activities and programs Every effort will be made to place participants in their desired activities regardless of physical or developmental disabilities or special needs.
LEARN MORE
AQUATICS
LAP SWIM
LAP SWIM / AGES 13+
Skyline & Kino Aquatic Centers:
Monday- Friday: 5:00–7:00 AM 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 5:30–7:30 PM
Saturdays: 6 - 10 AM
Drop- in rates:
Adults: $4
Seniors: $2
WATER EXERCISE
AGES 13+
@ Kino Aquatic Center Tuesdays and Thursdays
January 6 - 29
6:00-7:00AM
6:00-7:00PM
@ Skyline Aquatic Center Mondays and Wednesdays
November 3 - 26
December 1 - 29
*No Class on Christmas Eve
Residents: $55 Monthly
Non-Residents: $65 Monthly
Drop-in rate: $12 per class
No classes during closures
ANNUAL MAINTENANCE CLOSURES
KINO AQUATIC CENTER
Closed November 17 - December 5
SKYLINE AQUATIC CENTER
Closed January 12 - January 30
PASSES
LAP SWIM PASS (NOV- JAN) / AGES 13+
Individual - Adult (Season) $120 (Pass Sale: $90 through November 28)
Individual - Senior (Season) $75 (Pass Sale: $56 through November 28)
SCHOOL BREAK
WINTER BREAK CAMP
Join our staff for a full-day of Winter Break Camps at Eagles Community Center, Webster Recreation Center or Jefferson Recreation Centers!
Dates: December 22, 23, 29, 30
WEBSTER WINTER BREAK CAMP / AGES 5-13
@ Webster Recreation Center
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Our Eagles Nest, Jefferson Jungle, and Webster Cougar Club after-school programs offer a variety of recreational and educational opportunities every afternoon, Monday through Friday.
EAGLES NEST (NOV) / AGES 5-13
@ Eagles Community Center
WEBSTER COUGAR CLUB (NOV) / AGES 5-13
@ Webster Recreation Center
JEFFERSON JUNGLE (NOV) / AGES 5-13
@ Jefferson Recreation Center
DROP-IN PLAY
EXCLUSIVE EXCLUSIVE
$3 cost
Tuesdays @ 6-8:30 PM
$3 cost
Fridays @ 5:30-8:30 PM
$4 cost
Fridays @ 6 PM
$4 cost
Mondays @ 7 PM
Tuesdays @ 10 AM
Wednesdays @ 10 AM
Thursdays @ 10 AM & 7 PM
Fridays @ 7 PM
Saturdays @ 10 AM
Sundays @ 10 AM
$5 cost (Adults)
$4 (Under 17 & 55+)
Mondays: 5:30-7 AM & 11 AM-9 PM Tuesdays: 5:30-10 AM & 12:30-9 PM
Wednesdays: 5:30-7 AM & 11 AM-9 PM
Thursdays: 5:30-10 AM & 12:30-9 PM
Fridays: 5:30-7 AM & 11 AM-9 PM
Saturdays: 8 AM-1 PM
$5 cost (Adults)
$4 (Under 17 & 55+)
MWFs: 11 AM-1 PM Thursdays: 7-9:30 AM Saturdays: 9-10:30 AM
$5 cost (Adults)
$4 (Under 17 & 55+)
MWFs: 1:30-4 PM T/THs: 1-4 PM W/Fs: 6-8 PM
Saturdays: 11 AM-12:30 PM
TENNIS & PICKLEBALL
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
JUNIOR TENNIS - CAMPS
Level 1- Red / AGES 5-7
Level 2 - Orange / AGES 7-11
Level 3 - Green / AGES 12-17
Level 4 - Yellow / AGES 12-17
ADULT TENNIS - CLINICS
Adult Liveball / AGES 16+
Dynamite Doubles / AGES 50+
Level 1, Level 2, Level 3
DON’T FORGET!
AT MESA TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL CENTER 4125 E McKellips Rd 480-644-3874
JUNIOR PICKLEBALL LESSONS
Level 1-
Level 2
ADULT PICKLEBALL LESSONS
Level 1 - 4
TENNIS LEAGUES
3.0 - 3.5 Doubles and Singles
3.5 - 4.0 Doubles and Singles 4.0 - 4.5 Doubles and Singles
WINTER HOURS
Monday – Friday: 7 AM – 10 PM
Saturdays & Sundays: 7 AM – 12 PM
Closed holidays
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!
PICKLEBALL
YOUTH SPORTS
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.
JR. SUNS CO-ED KINDER CLINIC / AGES 5-6 @ Webster Recreation Center
PLAYBALL MULTI-SPORT / AGES 5-8 @ Eagles Sports Complex
JR. SUNS CO-ED BASKETBALL LEAGUE / AGES 7-14 @ Various Locations
CHEER CLINIC / AGES 7-12 @ Eagles Community Center Dance Room
PLAYBALL MULTI-SPORT / AGES 9-12 @ Eagles Soccer Complex
Interested in coaching a Youth Sports team? Email: mesayouthsports@mesaaz.gov
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ADULT SPORTS
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
PLAY NOW!
Adult Sports Registration Opens:
Residents - November 3, 2025
Non-residents - November 10, 2025
RECEATION PICKLEBALL / AGES 18+
@ Chris J Brady Park and MTPC
RECESS FOR ADULTS / AGES 18+
@ Various locations
VOLLEYBALL- CO-ED / AGES 16+
@ Jefferson Recreation Center
INDOOR WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL / AGES 16+
Competitive @ BRC and Jefferson
Recreational @ Eagles Community Center
SOFTBALL - CO-ED & MEN’S / AGES 16+
@ Red Mtn Ballfields, Skyline, Eastmark & Kleinman
SOFTBALL - SENIORS / AGES 55+
@ Red Mtn Park Ballfields
HOBBIES & SPECIAL INTEREST
EARLY CHILDHOOD
FITNESS STARS (PARENT/TOT)
@ Red Mountain Center
PLAY ALONG PALS / AGES 1-4
@ Red Mountain Center
YOUTH HOBBIES
BEGINNER’S ICE SKATING / AGES 7-12
@ Coyotes Community Ice Arena
DANGER SCOUTS: STARK SOLDER
SCIENTISTS / AGES 8-14
@ Red Mountain Center
BALLET BASICS / AGES 8-14
@ Red Mountain Center
LIM KARATE / AGES 10-16
@ Red Mountain Center
Hobby & special interest classes are taught by private contractors, providing instruction on a variety of topics and for a variety of age groups.
BABYSITTING & SAFETY / AGES 11-17
@ Eagles Community Center
MAT MONKEYS / AGES 8-13
@ Eagles Community Center
ADULT HOBBIES
BELLY DANCE BASICS / AGES 16+
@ Red Mountain Center
TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS- BEGINNERS/ AGES 16+
@ Red Mountain Center
PLAY NOW!
MORE HOBBIES
Aikido
All-Star Gymnastics/(Parent/Tot)
All-Star Sports
Classical Dance
Dance Stars/(Parent/Tot)
Danger Scouts
Engineer It to Win It!
Fairytale Dancers with Tumbling
Fitness Stars/(Parent/Tot)
Hip Hop/Tumbling
Intro to Classical Dance
Yoga Stars
Manners (Dog Training)
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
Three Day Play
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TEEN RECREATION
The City of Mesa has a variety of fun and engaging programs for teens including sports, STEM, and social activities, and opportunities for service volunteering! Don’t miss out on the chance to have fun, make friends, stay active and impact your community
TEEN FUN NIGHT / AGES 13-17
@ Red Mountain Center
WINTER WONDERLAND TEEN SKATE / AGES 13-17
@ Winter Wonderland Ice Rink
ULTIMATE TEEN NERF BATTLE / AGES 13-17
@ Red Mountain Center
Helping Youth Produce Excellence (H.Y.P.E.)
The H.Y.P.E. program is a teen leadership initiative that builds skills through workshops, service projects, and mentorship with City of Mesa staff offering hands-on experience, professional connections, and opportunities to collaborate with like-minded peers.
TEEN HYPE PROGRAM / AGES 13-17
@ Various Locations
OUTDOOR RECREATION
We aim to promote understanding, appreciation, and stewardship of outdoor recreation and provide exceptional experiences in Mesa parks in an effort to connect with and re-engage the community
M.O.R.E. IS HERE!
Tue-Sat: Various Parks
M.O.R.E. (Mesa Outdoor Recreation
Experience) provides a mobile outdoor educational experience to City of Mesa residents within our parks, trails, and natural spaces, creating opportunities for every Mesa resident to explore, play, and thrive outdoors by bringing dynamic, barrier-free recreation and educational experiences to neighborhoods across the city
FUN ‘N’
FITNESS
Mon-Sat: Pioneer Park and Kleinman Park
Programming centers on health & wellness, conservation, culture and learning activities We have regular programming like sports, arts & crafts, STEM activities and community events. Plus a dynamic schedule filled with unique experiences
SPECIAL EVENTS
VISITS WITH SANTA
Mesa is buzzing with fun, free events for the whole family. Celebrate the season with community favorites like the Pumpkin Splash, Skate Party @ the Plaza, and the exciting Celebrate Mesa family fun event all perfect opportunities to enjoy seasonal festivities under the open sky Mesa truly is Your Place to Play this fall!
NOVEMBER 28 - JANUARY 10
F A L L / W I N T E R C O N C E R T S
The Mesa Amphitheatre is best known for its great location, tiered lawn, and large stage - big enough for great acts, yet intimate enough for everyone to have a great view of the show! Book your tickets to see your favorite bands and artists today!
PURCHASE TICKETS!
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Ways to Register
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IN-PERSON:
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
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ACTIVENET.COM
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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: 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
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