Community Resources

Keeping your child healthy and active can seem like a daunting task.  Fortunately, there are many programs and organizations in the Phoenix metropolitan area devoted to assisting parents in accomplishing that goal.  Below are just a few of the resources and information sites available to help you find fun activities and information for your family.   

Local Programs

• Kohl’s Kid Rock Stars
• Healthy Life Stars
• St. Vincent de Paul
• Amenzone Foundation
• Golden Gate Community Center
• Mesa Fit City
• Spaces to Play
• WiL Power Challenge

Cities

Official city websites have a lot of information regarding local outdoor activities such as parks, youth sports programs, swimming pools, calendars of local events, recreation / community centers and , as well as community resources.

• City of Phoenix Recreation
• City of Gilbert
• City of Glendale
• City of Mesa
• City of Scottsdale
• City of Tempe

Youth Sports

There are many sports programs offered in the valley. Information on specific city programs can be found on that city's website. Below are additional sport organizations which may also be of interest.

• American Youth Soccer Organization
• Arizona Sports Club
• Excel Youth Sports
• Girls on the Run
• i9Sports
• National Youth Sports
• Valley of the Sun YMCA Sports Programs

Public Parks

Many people will agree that being able to get out and enjoy the outdoors most months of the year is a huge benefit of living in Arizona.  Below are links to some of the areas you can go for hiking, camping and outdoor leisure activities in the local Phoenix area, as well as around the state.

• Arizona Public Lands Information
• Arizona State Parks
• Maricopa Parks and Trails
• National Park Service
• Phoenix SRP Canals - Phoenix has 131 miles of canals. This website offers a link to the canal maps, distance calculator, as well as safety tips for recreation on the canals.
• Tonto National Forest is located east of Phoenix (northeast of Mesa) and has activities such as hiking, camping, boating, picnicking, scenic driving and can be a great place to go to get out of the summer heat.

Contact

Phone: (602) 933-0677
Fax: (602) 933-0610
Email: care@phoenixchildrens.com