Phoenix Parks and Preserve Initiative
To date, close to 2,500 respondents have taken our survey to outline their priorities for future Parks and Preserve Initiative funding. This is your opportunity to tell us how you'd like to see Initiative money spent. Just click on the Vote on Your Priorities link below; the survey only takes a few minutes. You can also give your input at one of our public meetings, where you can hear a presentation on the Initiative by department staff. So far, about 250 residents have attended one of our public meetings.

Phoenix Parks and Preserve Initiative (PPPI) Overview (2mb pdf Adobe)
Update on Current PPPI Projects(282kb pdf in Adobe)

Selected City Park Projects

Proposed Youth Baseball Field Rennovatgion of Telephone Pioneer of America Park

Unnamed Park at NEC 51th Ave. and Sweetwater

This park site is approximately 40 acres located at 4701 West Thunderbird Road, started planning in 1995. Currently the first phase is completed which includes two lighted soccer fields, a small rest room, a portion of the parking lot, and some of the lighted pathways.
Funding sources included the 2001 Bonds, Tourism and Sports Authority, PPI, and the Arizona Heritage Fund Grant. See Master Plan.
Contact: Tom Byrne 602 262-4897

Downtown Civic Space
Location: An area bounded by 1st and Central avenues and Van Buren and Fillmore streets.
The Downtown Civic Space will cover 2.7 acres in downtown Phoenix . Voters approved $30 million in the 2006 bond to cover land acquisition, design and construction of the Civic Space. The civic space is to be completed by the end March of 2009.

Funding source: 2006 bonds and grants
Contact: Tom Byrne 602 262-4897

Unnamed Park at 56th Street and Montgomery Road
Location: Northwest corner of 56th Street and Montgomery Road
Parks and Recreation Department staff currently is gathering input on amenities to include in the park's masterplan. Those interested can use our online survey to provide comments and suggestions on park amenities. Staff will use this input to create general masterplan concepts, which we'll present at a public meeting later in 2008. This meeting will provide an additional opportunity for residents to make additional suggestions and comments on park amenities.

The park is 40 acres in size and is currently undeveloped. There currently is no identified funding for the park's construction.
Contact: Nathalie Laforest, 602-261-8799

Unnamed Park at 52nd Street and Rancho Paloma
Location: Northwest corner of Rancho Paloma and 52nd Street.
Parks and Recreation Department staff currently is gathering input on amenities to include in the park's masterplan. Those interested can use our online survey to provide comments and suggestions on park amenities. Staff will use this input to create general masterplan concepts, which we'll present at a public meeting later in 2008. This meeting will provide an additional opportunity for residents to make additional suggestions and comments on park amenities.

The park is 20 acres in size and is currently undeveloped.   There is currently no identified funding for the park's construction.
Contact: Joe Diaz 602-534-2161

Deem Hills Park
Location: North of Happy Valley Road at 51st Avenue
Initial development includes landscape, irrigation, two lit soccer fields, a small-child (ages 2-5) playground, parking, restrooms, lit basketball court, pedestrian walks, and security lighting. Construction is scheduled for completing by mid 2008.
Funding source:  2001 Bonds and Impact Fees
Contact: Jerrie Gibbons 602 261-8810

Desert Broom Park
Location: Cave Creek and Tatum
Initial park development includes two lit soccer fields, parking, and restrooms. Construction is scheduled for completion by fall 2007.
Funding source:  Impact Fees
Contact: Tom Byrne 602 262-4897

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Desert West Park
Location: 67th Avenue and Virginia
Project includes construction of three lighted soccer fields, a playground, additional parking spaces, sidewalk improvements, stabilization of the lake bank, playground, and renovations to the skate park.  Construction is scheduled for completion by fall 2007.
Funding source: PPPI Funds
Contact: Mike Bornhoeft 602 262-6653

Papago Park
Location: Galvin Parkway and McDowell Road
Project includes the construction of an adventure playground, additional sidewalks, shade structure, ramada, and the restoration of Hunts Tomb. Construction on these projects is scheduled for completion by summer 2007.
Funding source:  PPPI Funds
Contact: Chris Ewell 602 534-5292
1998 Papago Master Plan (8.70mb pdf Acrobat)

Patriots Square
Location:  Central Avenue and Washington
Project includes the planning for the redevelopment of Patriots Square in cooperation with RED Development and the community.
Funding source:  Private Partnership
Contact: Chris Ewell 602 534-5292

Rio Salado Habitat Restoration
Location: Salt River Bed from I-10 Bridge, west to 19th Avenue
This 500+ acre project includes restoration of the river habitat, hiking/walking trails, scenic overlooks, a visitor center and a maintenance yard.
Funding source: PPPI Funds, 2001 and 2006 bonds
Contact: Danielle Taddy 602 534-9857

Steele Indian School Park
Location: Central Avenue and Indian School Road
This project includes the exterior renovation of the Band Building, Grammar School, and Memorial Hall. The project also includes the interior restoration of Memorial Hall.
Funding source:  2001 and 2006 Bonds and Grants
Contact: Chris Ewell 602 534-5292

Unnamed Park at 71st. Ave. & Elwood
Location: 71st Avenue and Elwood
Project includes the initial development of parking, restroom, soccer field, playground, lighted basketball court, sidewalks, and security lighting. Construction is scheduled for completion by Spring 2008.
Funding source:  Impact Fees
Contact: Jerrie Gibbons 602 261-8810

Unnamed Park at 31st. Ave. & Roeser
Location:  31st Avenue and Roeser Road
Initial park development includes two lighted soccer fields, a basketball courts, a playground, ramadas, open turf play areas, a restroom, parking, and security lighting. Construction is scheduled to begin in early 2009.
Funding source:  Impact Fees
Contact: Tom Byrne 602 262-4897

Impact Fees/Infrastructure Credit Program
Impact fees are primarily generated by new development. Residential construction in undeveloped areas generates the need for infrastructure such as parks; sewer and water lines; and police and fire facilities. A special fee is charged for each home built in these developing areas to cover the costs of building this infrastructure. A percentage of the impact fees are allocated for parks, trails, and recreation facilities.   

Phoenix Parks and Preserve Initiative Program (PPPI)
In 1999, 80 percent of voters approved the Parks and Preserve Initiative. This 10-year dedicated sales tax allocates 60 percent of the revenue to purchase Trust Lands for a new desert Preserve in northern Phoenix; up to 30 percent to develop and to improve nine regional parks; and no less than 10 percent for improvements to existing neighborhood and community parks. Initiative funds come from an increase in Phoenix sales taxes of one cent for every $10 of purchases. It is a “pay as you go” program, which means revenues are spent only as they are accumulated.  Get the latest update on Parks and Preserve Initiative-funded projects