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Prescott Recreation Services DepartmentPrescott Recreation Services Department
Joe Baynes
City of Prescott Recreation Services Director
Parks and Lakes . . .
Trails and Natural
Parklands . . . . . .
Sports . . . . . . . . .
Volunteers . . . . . .
Fishing, Spotlight . . .
Calendar-Sports
Tournaments . . . .
Community Gardens .
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Contents
QQQuarter ly Newslet teruarter ly Newslet teruarter ly Newslet ter
Watson Lake Dam Valve Repairs Project
The City of Prescott invites you to attend a
community open house meeting for the
Granite Creek Dam Outlet Rehabilitation
Project. The meeting will be held Wednesday,
April 11 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Adult
Center of Prescott, located at 1280 East Rosser
Street. The open house will provide an
opportunity for community members to meet
the project team, ask questions, and learn more
about the project. All public input is welcome
and will be considered throughout construction.
The project includes the rehabilitation of
a deteriorated 36‐inch valve, stabilization of a
non‐working 48‐inch valve, construction of a
concrete and steel working platform, and the
installation of a metal slide gate, and cage for
debris collection. The proposed improvements to
the Watson Lake Granite Creek Dam will stabilize
the 48‐inch non‐working valve with concrete,
and remove and replace the leaking 36‐inch
valve, allowing the City to safely drain water for
downstream management, extending the valve
life into the foreseeable future. Phase I of
construction will begin on Monday, April 23 and
is scheduled to be completed by the Memorial
Day Holiday on May 28. Phase II of the project
will begin in fall 2018.
The City of Prescott is dedicated to keeping
Watson Lake Park users and the local community
informed of potential
construction impacts
throughout the project.
(Photo courtesy of: Nancy )
Nesbit)
A barge (similar to the photo above) is scheduled to be put together on the south end of Watson Lake on April 23rd. The barge is large enough to float a crane, cement truck, and decompression chamber to the dam.
PARK IMPACTS
One of the boat ramps will be closed to public access during construction.
Hiking trails located near the north and south boat ramps will require detours. Trail users are asked to follow marked signage, respect the work zone, and take precaution when hiking near construction personnel and
equipment.
Work may occur Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
To speak with a project team member or receive additional information, please call the project hotline at (928) 237‐3114.
To receive regular eNews project updates, email a request to: [email protected]
Recreation Services Advisory Board
Ted Blake Tom Dwyer
Linda Nichols Peg Travers
Chris Welborn
According to the National Inventory of Dams, the construction of Granite Creek Dam (above) at Watson Lake
was completed in 1920. A concrete gravity dam with two integrated spillways, its length is 187 feet with a height of 81
feet. Storage capacity at Watson Lake is 4,900 acre feet.
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The Parks & Lakes
LAKES
Summer Hours (Memorial Day through Labor Day)
6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Winter Hours 7:00 a.m. - Sunset
PARKING FEE $3.00 (Goldwater, Watson & Willow Lakes &
Peavine Trail) One Day Pass Good At All Four Locations.
Parking is free on Wednesdays.
Amenities
Boat Launch Ramp, no gas motors, electric only
3-Large Ramadas 2-Playgrounds Ceremonial Pad
Restrooms Fishing Dock
Picnic Tables with BBQs Sand Volleyball Court
Horseshoe Pits Hiking Trails
IN-LINE HOCKEY RINK
To supplement lower Goldwater Lake, upper Goldwater Dam was constructed for the City in 1932
as a surface water storage reservoir. It is a slab-buttress concrete dam with an integral spillway. It has a length of 383 feet and a height of 52 feet. The
maximum storage capacity is 700 acre feet.
Construction of the dam was in conjunction with dams on Banning (a.k.a. Bannon) and Miller Creeks
to obtain sufficient water for Prescott's growing population. Upper Goldwater Lake reservoir is open
to the public for recreational purposes year round. The park is occasionally closed due to heavy snow.
(Photo courtesy of Nancy Nesbit)
Upper Goldwater Lake Dam
(Photo courtesy of Sharlot Hall Museum)
Morris Goldwater
Birth: January 16, 1852, England
Death: April 11, 1939, Prescott, AZ
The lake was named after Morris Goldwater, who was mayor of Prescott
for 20 years, intermittently between 1829 and 1927. Water was one of the major issues during this time, and he
worked on getting adequate water and sewer systems to Prescott.
Goldwater Lake
Consisting of 160 acres, Goldwater Lake park is located in the pine forest of the Bradshaw Mountains at an
elevation of 6,000 feet. The 15 acre reservoir was created in 1932 with the construction of the dam, and
is stocked with Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Sunfish, Catfish (Channel), Bluegill, and Trout, making it a
favorite among anglers. The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) monitors the health of the lake
and stock it with trout. In 2016, AZGFD introduced the endangered Gila Trout into the lake. Along with
the Apache Trout, it is one of two trout species native to Arizona, both of which are endangered.
To compliment the park's original facilities, a new section was added in March 2014 and consists of two
new large ramadas, a ceremonial pad, playground, and several picnic tables with barbecues.
Surrounded by the Prescott National Forest, Goldwater Lake's Banning Creek Trail on the south side of the
lake gives hikers, via side trails, access to National Forest trails, including portions of the Prescott Circle
Trail, giving visitors unlimited miles of trails to enjoy. Birding is another favorite activity with Bald eagles
and great blue herons among many of the bird species regularly seen by visitors.
Because of its relatively cool weather during summer months, Goldwater Lake is a favorite among area
residents for gatherings and celebrations, from casual picnics to weddings, family festivities and company
barbecues. (Contributor: Nancy Nesbit)
Prescott Outdoors - Kayak and Canoe Rentals 2018 Rental Season
Watson Lake Goldwater Lake May 28th - October 28th May 28th - September 3rd
For information visit Prescott Outdoors website:: http://prescottoutdoors.com
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The Trails & Natural Parklands
New Storm Ranch Trails
With escrow closing on the Storm Ranch property on January 25, 2018, trail construction began almost
immediately on February 5, 2018. There are approximately six miles of new trail planned with an outer
loop now under construction. This phase of trail will be a relatively mild hike, although not as flat as
Peavine Trail. Other more technical, inner trails will follow and intersect the main outer trail. The terrain
in this area is varied with tall pine trees as
well as boulders. The main trail winds
through canyons. The Inner trails will
ascend to higher elevations. Existing barbed
wire fences along Peavine Trail will remain
and there will be many spring loaded gates
from Peavine Trail. Currently there is still a
cattle operation on the property, so visitors
may encounter cows. Estimated completion
for the project is fall 2018.
Long term plans include a trail from the east
end of the property extending through state
trust lands to the Glassford Hill trail system.
(Contributors: Nancy Nesbit with Chris Hosking)
Site
Annual Avg. Daily Traffic
Yearly Totals
Aspen Creek Trail 35.508 12,960
Brownlow East 44.519 16,249
Brownlow West 37.597 13,723
Community Nature
Center
16.833 6,144
Constellation 112.556 41,083
Dog Park 454.099 165,746
Jack Drive 46.537 16,986
Longview Trail 11.153 4,071
Peavine 146.761 53,568
Peavine Rd 39 43.546 15,894
Pioneer Overlook 43.551 15,896
Totals: 992.66 362,320
2017 Trail Counts
In 2017, trail counters were placed on 11 trails. Using previous figures on trails not counted in 2017, estimated visits on 95 miles of trail remains steady and totaled just over 800,000 visits in 2017. Even with the addition of new trails, yearly trail usage continues to be steady on all City trails. A yearly comparison on two of the busiest trails with counters for five consecutive years demonstrates this trend of steady trail usage:
2013 2014 2015 2016 *2017
Constellation 29,443 37,475 38,203 47,084 41,083 Peavine 52,583 58,127 59,396 59,624 53,568
*Figures for 2017 were distorted or down on these two trails due to 3 months of lost data on Peavine and roundabout highway construction at Constellation Trail. All other trail counts were steady or up.
The new Storm Ranch property (above, outlined in black) consists of
160 acres, adjacent to Peavine Trail on the east side. There will be many
gated entrances from Peavine Trail. With approximately six miles
of trail planned, the initial stage will follow the outer
boundary of the property.
Maps for all Prescott City trails are available and downloadable online at:
www.prescotttrails.com or
www.prescott-az.gov/recreation-events/recreation-areas/trails/
(Photo above courtesy of: Kelly Tolbert)
The Over the Hill Gang started building the Storm Ranch Trails on February 5, 2018. The work began on the north end of the property near the
Northshore Trail.
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Sports Page
What is a multi-purpose use field? A multi-purpose use field is one that is utilized to accommodate more
than one sport on any particular field, which allows for increased participation and revenues. The City of
Prescott has a number of multi-purpose fields that are used for a variety of youth and adult sports leagues,
tournaments, events, and youth club teams that conduct many activities throughout the year.
Pioneer Park is primarily a softball complex for youth and adult slow
pitch and fast pitch leagues and tournaments, the fields are also used
for youth baseball, football, and soccer. From February through August,
the fields are used primarily for softball, but are transformed for youth
soccer, baseball and football tournaments throughout the summer. From
From May through August the City conducts slow pitch softball leagues
Monday through Friday evenings for 140 plus adult teams and hosts
multiple youth fast pitch and adult slow pitch tournaments over the
weekends. In September, the fields are prepared to accommodate over
1,000 youth soccer players who are members of our co-sponsored AYSO
Soccer Club for practice and games through the end of November with Pioneer Park their primary location.
Heritage Park is another site with four fields that hosts a variety of sporting
user groups, events, and tournaments. Although primarily for youth
softball and soccer, it also extends its use for specialty events such as an
Over the Line softball tournament and marching band training for
competition, requiring a football field layout. These fields are also used for
club teams to practice, but this complex also services larger
events in conjunction with Pioneer Park and other single area fields for
tournaments. Heritage Park is the primary home for the Prescott Girls
Softball Association for their entire program, including practices and games
from March through May.
Roughrider Park, (photo left) also known as Bill Vallely Upper and
Lower fields are the primary home for Prescott Little League and the
Yavapai College Softball program. These fields are also used
throughout the summer for girls fast pitch tournaments.
Historic Ken Lindley Field photo right)
services the Yavapai College soccer
team for their home matches and
practices. It also hosts adult city
leagues for Women’s 11” Slow pitch and Men’s Wooden Bat Fast Pitch.
Throughout the year it is also used for youth baseball, soccer and softball
tournaments.
Kuebler Field is primarily utilized as a baseball facility but has been used
for soccer tournaments and dog agility training in the outfield grass.
The City believes in maximizing the amount of activities and events for athletes of all ages and the various
sports they enjoy. We are always looking for additional opportunities to utilize these multi-purpose fields
and generate revenues through leagues, tournaments and practice rentals.
The key to operating successful multi-use fields is the
dedicated parks staff who tirelessly works hard to transition these
fields from one sport to the other throughout the year. Putting up
portable fencing for youth softball and baseball, painting specific field
dimensions for soccer and football are just a few adjustments that are
constantly made throughout the Sporting Events Calendar to
accommodate over 37 various sporting events that take place from
February to November.
If you have any interest in utilizing any of our City of Prescott athletic
fields for conducting a practice, hosting a tournament or simply
joining any of Prescott’s youth or adult sports programs, please
contact the Recreation Services office at 928 777-1122 for information.
Contact Information
To enter City teams or leagues telephone (928) 777-1557 or
email: [email protected]
Our calendar of sporting events is available at our Recreation Services Department
office located at the Grace Sparkes Memorial Activity Center
824 E. Gurley St., Prescott, AZ 86301 Telephone: (928) 777-1122
Visit us on the City's website at: www.prescott-az.gov
(Recreation and events tab, under Programs and Special Events, Sports)
City of Prescott Sports Fields - Multi-Purpose Uses
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Rangers Kathy and Mark Carpenter
A native of California, Kathy Carpenter resided there until her retirement in 2011.
Kathy worked as an Office Administrator, managing and operating the Los Angeles
office of an international accounting firm. Born in Akron, Ohio, Mark Carpenter
moved to Arizona when he was nine months old. After 27 years in Arizona, he
moved to the Los Angeles area. Prior to his retirement in 2010, Mark worked in
property management, maintaining and operating high-rise buildings in Phoenix
and downtown Los Angeles.
Mark and Kathy joined the Volunteer Park Ranger Program in January 2012. Over
time, their Ranger duties have evolved into making sure the trail map boxes are
stocked. Mark also assists Trails and Natural Parklands Coordinator Chris Hosking
with the installation and maintenance of trail signs. In addition, he is a volunteer
with the Over the Hill Gang. Aside from assisting Mark on patrols, Kathy collects
and maintains data from all the trailhead registers. The data provided informs the
City of Prescott about visitor impressions and usage of the trails. Mark and Kathy are a great example of
Rangers using their talents and interests in unexpected ways to enhance Prescott's parks.
Ranger Statistics for 2017Ranger Statistics for 2017Ranger Statistics for 2017
255 out of 365 Days Covered 2,828.75 Hours Logged @ a cost savings to the City of $66,645.35 756 Ranger Outings 2,442 Park Visits 31 Maintenance Issues Reported 26 Maintenance Issued Fixed 39 Park Playground Equipment Inspected 26 Graffiti Calls to PD 17 Graffiti removed 104.1 - 13 Gallon Bags of Trash Collected 2.5 - 55 Gallon Bags Collected 26 Citations Issued, $1,430 Potential Revenue 156 Warnings Issued $468 loss revenue or $8,580 potential lost fines
(Contributor: Bob Scanze, Volunteer Park Ranger)
Our Activities and Volunteers Evolution of the Park Ranger Program
The City of Prescott’s Park Ranger program resulted from needs of the department when staffing was at an
all time low. After the economic recession began in 2007, City wide budget cuts resulted in reorganization
of staff and eventually the formation of the volunteer Park Ranger program (officially formed in 2010).
While the needs of the program have morphed, the value of the volunteers has only increased over the
years. The program is still going strong, with approximately 22 consistent participants.
In the early days, Park Rangers were tasked with patrols that involved increasing patrol visibility in parks
that were experiencing vandalism and homeless camps leaving behind high volumes of litter. The
program has been remarkably successful in reducing these issues and assisting staff to keep our City
pleasant for visitors and residents.
As the needs of the department have changed over
the years, so have the roles of the Park Rangers.
Additional tasks now include assisting at the self pay
kiosk machines, refilling supplies such as dog waste
bags and trail maps, and occasionally washing a fleet
vehicle. Ongoing training and educational
components are also an important aspect of the
program. While fulfilling an ambassador role,
Rangers serve as the eyes and ears of the department
often reporting maintenance, safety and damage
issues that appear in the wide portfolio under the
Recreation Services Department.
(Contributor: Kelly Tolbert)
(Photo courtesy of Kathy Carpenter)
Ranger Mark Carpenter begins digging a hole for a new sign
along the trails.
Kathy and Mark Carpenter Volunteer Park Rangers
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Fishing Report Fish Prescott - www.azgfd.gov/h_f/fishPrescott.shtml
For information on fishing and articles on wildlife in
Arizona visit the Arizona Game and Fish Department
online at: www.azgfd.com
(Photo Courtesy of Cassandra Smith)
Annual Kid's First Fish DayAnnual Kid's First Fish Day Goldwater Lake, June 2, 2018
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
This popular event is hosted by the Arizona Game and Fish Department, this event is open
to "kids of all ages". The event is free and offers instruction.
Fishing tackle is provided. Fishing licenses are not required.
In 2014 the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) embarked on a campaign, Fish Prescott and
Prescott Valley, to increase their presence in, and support for, fishing in Prescott. On the Fish Prescott
website (address listed above in the head), information is listed for all seven area lakes, as shown in the
example below. They include all three City lakes: Goldwater Lake, Watson Lake, and Willow Lake. The
other four lakes listed include: Fain Lake, Mingus Lake, Lynx Lake, and Granite Basin Lake. Other
information on the page includes a list
of local fishing license vendors in both
Prescott and Prescott Valley.
(Contributor: Nancy Nesbit)
The AZGFD webpage, "Fish Prescott & Prescott Valley", gives information on each of the area's seven lakes. Location and directions, amenities, hours of operation, bag limits, species stocked and fishing updates are listed, as in the example above for Goldwater Lake.
Kelly Tolbert was born and raised in Anniston, Alabama. She moved to Prescott in 1998
and worked in the food and beverage industry waiting tables, serving cocktails, and
bartending. While in Alabama, she attended Auburn University for a short time. After
moving to Prescott she decided to return to school to finish up her Bachelor's degree
and earned an Associate's Degree in Fine Arts from Yavapai College. She then continued
on to Old Dominion University on the YC campus and earned a Bachelor's degree in
Professional Communications.
Kelly then worked as a Marketing Administrative Assistant for Westcor (managers of
Prescott Gateway Mall). After being laid-off during an economic downturn, she returned
to school to obtain her Master's degree. Through an internship for her Master's of
Science degree in Recreation and Tourism, she found Prescott Recreation Services
Department. She officially joined the team within the department in April 2012. Her
main duties include Volunteer Coordinator for the Volunteer Park Rangers, Dog Park Volunteers, and the
department Quarterly Newsletter. She is also involved with TrekAbout Hike Club as a hike leader, calendar
preparation and email notifications. Community Service defendant sign-up and administrative work is
another of her responsibilities. Kelly is also responsible for playground safety and is a Certified Playground
Safety Instructor. Kelly is a Certified Park and Recreation Professional. She also often sits in on committees
for special projects relating to outdoor recreation and has written articles for various publications, as needed.
"Spotlight On" will be featuring a different Parks and Recreation Department employee each newsletter.
Spotlight On … Kelly Tolbert
Kelly Tolbert
Recreation
Coordinator
$3.00
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2018 Calendar of Sporting Events
Date Event Contact Sites
April 7 Prescott Little League Opening Day Prescott Little League Bill Vallely/Ziegler
Apr 6-8 Yavapai Soccer Cup Boys Yavapai Soccer League PP/HP/Kuebler/KL
April 13-15 Yavapai Soccer Cup Girls Yavapai Soccer League PP/HP/Kuebler/KL
April 14/15 MBAA Race Les Stukenberg
April 18 54 Mile Prescott Circle Trail Run Jamil Coury-Aravaipa Running
April 28-30 Whiskey Off-Road Bike Race Epic Rides Downtown
May 5-6 Prescott Marathon Laura Winniford-Hodges
May 5-6 ISA Cool Country #1 Men's/Women's/Co-Ed SP Tourney Rick Seifman Pioneer 4 Plex
May 17/18 25th Annual Tom Tobin Men’s 65+ Slow Pitch Steve Smith/Lani Beach Pioneer 4 Plex
May 19/20 25th Annual Tom Tobin Men’s 50+, 55+ & 60+ Slow Pitch Steve Smith/Lani Beach Pioneer 4 Plex
May 19 Perfect Poise Cruise to the Pines Car Show John Trevino Watson Lake
May 26/27 John Hannah Men's Fast Pitch Invitational Andy Eggen Ken Lindley/PHS
June 2/3 NSA Schools OUT for the summer Girls Fast-Pitch Softball Rick Hormann Pioneer 4 Plex/Heritage
June 9/10 NSA Adult Slowpitch Tournament (NEW) Don Fishel Pioneer 4 Plex
June 11-15 Diamondbacks Baseball Camp Jeff Rodin Kuebler/Ziegler Fields
June 16/17 NSA Beat the Heat Girls Fast-Pitch Softball Rick Hormann Pioneer/Heritage/BV
June 21-23 Prescott Pickle Ball Round Up Tournament Peg Travers PPA
June 23/24 ISA Cool Country #2 Men’s/Women’s/Co-Ed SP Tourney Rick Seifman Pioneer/KL/Heritage
Jun 29-Jul 1 NSA National Invitation Tournament Girls FP Softball (NEW) Rick Hormann Pioneer/Heritage/BV
July 7/8 USSSA Baseball Mike Breganti PP/Kuebler/Ziegler
July 14/15 Arizona NSA State Championships Girls SP Softball Rick Horman Various Fields
July 15-19 Nike Baseball Camp Mike Duserville Kuebler/Ziegler Fields
July 20-22 SSUSA Men’s Sr Slow-Pitch Western State Championships Rick Seifman Pioneer/Heritage
July 21-26 Catalina Foothills Band Renee Shane Boyd Heritage Park 3&4
July 27-29 NSA Monsoon Madness/Best of the West Girls FP Softball Rick Hormann Various Fields
July 28 Youth Round Robin Pickle Ball Tournament Prescott Pickle Ball Assoc. PPA
Aug. 4-6 Antique Auto Club Car Show Pct Antique Auto Club Watson Lake
Aug. 3-5 Women's Senior Summer Softball Smash Michelle Stacy-Schroeder Pioneer 4 Plex/Heritage
Aug. 11/12 NSA Mile Hi Classic Girls Fast-Pitch Softball Rick Hormann Pioneer 4 Plex
Aug. 18/19 Senior Volleyball Tournament Patti Enders Various Gyms
Aug. 18/19 Alliance Youth Football Jamboree Billie Ross Pioneer 4 Plex
Aug 25/26 Kathy Jones Coed Tournament Kathy Jones Pioneer/Heritage
Sept. 1/2 SSUSA Labor Day SP State Champ.-Men, Wm, Coed Rick Seifman Pioneer 4 Plex/Heritage
Sept. 8 AYSO Soccer Games Begin (Saturdays Sept. 8-Nov. 17) Janelle Reidl Pioneer 4 Plex
Sept. 14-16 Mile High Pickle Ball Tournament Prescott Pickle Ball Assoc. PPA
Sept. 15/16 Highland Games Pct Area Celtic Society Watson Lake
Sept. 22/23 High School Mountain Bike Race Mike Perry
Oct. 5/6 Pentathalon
Oct. 13/14 Triple Crown Youth Baseball Tournament (NEW) Conrad Topp PP/Kuebler/Ziegler
Oct. 13/14 Over-The-Line Tournament Michael Lugo Heritage Park
Oct. 11-13 Big Sting Country Music Festival Shadow Foundation Watson Lake
Oct. 27 Prescott Sixer Race Breanna Bissel
Field Site Codes: BV-Bill Vallely Fields, HP-Heritage Park, KL-Ken Lindley, KUB-Kuebler, PHS-Prescott High School, PP-Pioneer Park 4 Plex.
Contact the Recreation Services Department at (928) 777-1557 for more Details
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Prescott Community Gardens
Many years ago, when growing food was vital for our survival, it
was a natural process that entire communities would unite.
Prescott Community Gardens offers those in the surrounding
areas an opportunity to unite and share the abundance from the
Prescott Community Gardens as a unified
community once again.
The Prescott Community Gardens’ mission is to promote
community growth, sustainability and self sufficiency through
gardening and the cultivation of vegetables, fruits, flowers,
herbs and native perennials, in individual and group plots.
The goal of the Prescott Community Garden is to build stronger
community through the implementation of an Agricultural
Education Center. The Center’s purpose will be to teach the
citizens of Prescott resource conservation techniques. The garden will hold a centrally located classroom
where workshops on rainwater harvesting, composting, gardening without chemicals, and gardening in
arid desert climates will be offered. Our hope is to connect Prescott citizens across cultural, political, and
financial barriers through gardening and the love of nature.
Would you like to volunteer your time at the Prescott Community Garden? We are always looking for extra
help! Here are just a few of the volunteer opportunities available:
Helping in the garden (planting, watering, harvesting, etc.)
Distributing flyers for events
Teaching gardening classes for: kids, teens, adults
Leading morning or evening guided meditations at the garden
Spring is the perfect time to rent an organic garden bed and join the PCG community. As a PCG member,
you will have access to a garden bed for a year, water during the spring, summer, and fall seasons,
community garden tools, and free entry to all of our events during the year.
We encourage members to swap vegetables and share their knowledge with each other. During the
summer, we like to host potlucks at the garden, and are happy to have members bring their friends and
families.
Prescott Community Gardens is located along Prescott's downtown Greenways Trail, just northeast of Sam
Hill Gallery on North Granite St.
For more information visit their
website at:
prescottcommunitygardens.org
(Contributor: Patti Colvin)
Recreation Services Department Grace Sparkes Memorial Activity Center
(Old Armory Building)
824 E. Gurley St., Prescott, AZ 86301
Telephone (928) 777-1122
Visit us on the City website at:
www.prescott-az.gov (Recreation & Events)
This newsletter is a collaborative effort between City of Prescott employees and volunteers. Compilation and graphics provided by Nancy K. Nesbit, Volunteer Park Ranger.
This newsletter is available online at: www.prescott-az.gov/recreation-events/recreation-services/about-recreation-services/ You can also pick up a copy at our office at the Grace Sparkes Memorial Activity Center.
(Photo courtesy of: Prescott Community Gardens)
Prescott Community Gardens Fall Festival
(Photo courtesy of: Prescott Community Gardens)
Prescott Community Gardens Planting Beds