Easter Weekend Restrictions In Phoenix Parks

Press release from the City of Phoenix:

March 30, 2021

Temporary restrictions will be in place in Phoenix parks to limit large group gatherings during the Easter holiday weekend. Show Caption Hide Caption Easter Weekend Restrictions in Phoenix Parks March 30, 2021 11:30 AM

As the Easter holiday weekend approaches, the Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department reminds residents that temporary restrictions will be in place at city parks on Saturday, April 3 and Sunday, April 4.

While all city parks and park amenities will remain open those two days, the following restrictions will be in place:

• Parking lots will be closed (Those with an accessibility parking placard will be allowed access) (At parks with multiple parking lots, one lot will be designated for accessibility)
• Grilling will be prohibited (This includes grilling in the city's desert parks and preserve land)

Additionally, the parking lot near Hole in the Rock in Papago Park, that is accessed off Galvin Parkway, will be closed. Hole in the Rock, trails and all other amenities in Papago Park will be open. Parking at all other city trailheads will not be affected.

Dog park users should also be aware that while dog parks will be open, parking lots associated with them also will be closed.

Phoenix Park Rangers and other city staff will work as ambassadors at parks citywide during the holiday weekend to educate residents about these restrictions. Park users can expect to find parking lot gates locked and ungated lots barricaded. Those restrictions will go into effect after parks close on Friday, April 2.

Traditionally, the Saturday and Sunday of the Easter holiday weekend are the busiest two days of activity annually in City of Phoenix parks, as families and large groups gather to celebrate. These temporary restrictions are intended to limit the possibility of large group gatherings this weekend.

Being outdoors is important for health and wellness, and the Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department encourages residents to get outside and exercise, and to use city parks this Saturday and Sunday the same way they would during a typical spring weekend.

It is recommended that community members using the city's outdoor recreational amenities follow these guidelines:

• Do not use public recreational amenities if you are exhibiting symptoms of illness
• Wearing a mask or face covering is recommended
• Bring your own wipes and hand sanitizer
• Keep a safe distance of six feet or more from others

This press release was produced by the City of Phoenix. The views expressed here are the author’s own.