(602) 534-9995 (recorded event/ rainout updates)
(602) 262-6713 (TTY)
ARENA & TRAIL UPDATE: Arenas are now open, trails are drying but still holding water in several areas throughout the Reach 11 trail system. Please use caution when using - do not cross flooded areas or go off trail. For information on trail restrictions please call Brenda @ (602) 534-4656.
The Park is located on North Tatum Boulevard at the 1,500 acre Reach 11 Recreation Area, 1.4 miles north of Bell Road, just north of the Central Arizona Project Canal and just south of Hwy. 101.Hours: Arizona Horse Lovers Park is open for public use From Wednesday through Sunday, Recreation Pass required, from sunrise to sunset unless closed for special events or rented for exclusive use. Evening open arena hours are 6 -9 p.m., Wednesday-Thursday, unless closed due to weather, special event or holiday. Trails and trail heads are still open seven days a week. For last minute arena closures, rainouts or changes call 602-534-9995 for recorded messages.
If you have any questions or would like additional information please call Brenda at (602) 534-4656.
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Facilities
Arizona Horse Lovers Park consists of four equestrian arenas. (map view) The main arena is a 360' x 180', lighted arena that features an announcer's stand, bleacher seating, and public address system. The second arena, Horse Lovers Arena, (roping) is a lighted 270' x 140' pipe rail arena with announcer's stand, bleacher seating, and public address system. The third arena, Schuff Arena, (cutting) is a 250' x 104' pipe rail arena that also offers lights, announcer's stand, bleacher seats, and public address system. The Park also offers a lighted practice paddock, water troughs, wash racks, tie stations, cattle pens, and picnic tables.
Special Events
The Parks and Recreation Department hosts events seasonally at Arizona Horse Lovers Park that are open to the public. Events may include; workshops or clinics on horsemanship, horse care, or horse management, practice nights for roping, team penning or barrels and family events like hayrides, kid rodeos or trail rides.
Every April over 1000 first graders participate
in the Black Stallion Literacy Program
Evening Open Arena Nights
Be sure to take advantage of our evening open
arena nights weekly on Wednesday and Thursday nights. There will be
opportunities for barrel practice as well as a new pole bending practice
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| The Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department created the Recreation Pass Program in 2008 to offset budget reductions and support the operation of the centers and facilities you know and love. You will need a pass to use any of the horse facilities or areas in 2009/10. You can view fees and buy a pass online. All passes, regardless of purchase date, are good through July 31, 2010.* Reminder to all Arizona Horse Lovers Park users please support the new Recreation Membership Card Program by registering today. |
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Stay together- Never go out alone.
Coyote- The Coyote is a member of the "dog family". It likes to eat rabbits, mice, berries, and a variety of other foods. At dawn and at twilight, you may hear the Coyotes giving their howls, barks and yelps in a chorus. |
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Javelina- The Javelina looks like a small, furry pig. It lives in brushy deserts and rocky canyons. Javelina live in small heards of 8 to 20 individuals and eat mostly roots, fruits, leaves and seeds. |
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Remember:
"DON'T BE A TRAILBLAZER"
Trails- All users must remain on signed trails only.Dogs- Must be on a leash at all times and accompanied by
their owner. Please pick up all waste immediately.Walls/Fences- Please do not sit on arena walls or fences.
Falls can cause serious injuries.Facilities- Protect our environment by putting trash
and road apples in trashcans.