Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities

Outdoor Education and Programs

Overview

Fun N Fit Bike Race Celebrate Mesa

We have a wide variety of outdoor educational experiences including activities with the M.O.R.E., the Fun 'N' Fitness Mobile Recreation Unit, and our community fishing opportunities.

Fun 'N' Fitness

Fun N Fit kids playing with water toys at park

Our aim is to provide exceptional experiences in Mesa parks in an effort to connect with and reengage the community.

Fun ‘N’ Fitness is a mobile recreation unit that travels to different City of Mesa parks offering free programs and activities for all ages. Our programming centers on health & wellness, conservation, culture, and learning activities. We have regular programming like group fitness classes, arts & crafts, and movie nights plus a dynamic schedule filled with unique experiences.

We believe quality programs and activities should be accessible to all. We welcome you to participate with us!

Fun ' N' Fitness Calendars & Schedules

Pioneer Park(PDF, 4MB)

Kleinman Park(PDF, 4MB)

Signature Events

June 7 – Play and Splash Kleinman Park (6 – 8:00 PM)

September 6 – Summer Birthday Party- Pioneer Park (6-8:00 PM)

November 8 – GAIN Night- Kleinman Park

Celebrate Mesa – Spring & Fall

Fun 'N' Fit Parks

Kleinman Park

West of Extension Rd. and North of 8th Ave.

Pioneer Park

North of Main St. and East of Mesa Dr.

M.O.R.E.

Mesa Outdoor Recreation Experience

Our aim is to promote understanding, appreciation, and stewardship of the outdoor recreation in Mesa parks.

Mesa Outdoor Recreation Experience (M.O.R.E.) is a mobile recreation unit that travels to different City of Mesa parks offering free educational programs and activities for all ages. Our programming creates opportunities for every Mesa resident to explore, play, and thrive in the outdoors by bringing dynamic, barrier-free recreation experiences to neighborhoods across the city. M.O.R.E. empowers communities to embrace the benefits of outdoor recreation and cultivate a love for our natural resources. We have regular programming including nature education, outdoor recreation, guest speakers, and special events.

M.O.R.E. delivers innovative, inclusive outdoor recreation activities that connect people with our parks. We encourage you to come explore M.O.R.E.!

M.O.R.E. Calendar and Schedule

Monthly Calendar(PDF, 201KB)

Signature Events

May 3 – Recreation and Relaxation – Desert Arroyo Park (9-11:00 AM)

May 10 – Camping with the Scouts – Red Mountain Park (9-11:00 AM)

May 17 – Camping with the Scouts – Greenfield Park (9-11:00 AM)

May 31 – Recreation and Relaxation – Eagles Park (5-7:00 PM)

Celebrate Mesa – Spring & Fall

Beverly Park

East of Alma School Rd. and North of Main St.

Guerrero Rotary Park

East of Country Club Dr. and South of 8th Ave.

Escobedo Park

West of Mesa Dr. and South of 6th St.

Reed Park

South of Broadway Rd. and West of Gilbert Rd.

Community Fishing

Through a cooperative program between Arizona Game and Fish and the City of Mesa, urban fishing lakes are stocked throughout the year for recreational fishing.

Stocking Schedule

Fishing Licenses

License

10-17 years of age must buy a $5 Youth Combo Hunt/Fishing License (rates are the same whether a resident or non-resident). The license covers all fish species found in urban lakes.
10 & Under and blind Arizona residents do not need a license (17-335 Blind resident, fishing license exemption)

Other valid Licenses:

Pioneer Combo Hunt/Fish License (complimentary to AZ residents for past 25 years and age 70 or older)
Disabled Veteran License.

Fishing licenses can be purchased from any of 300 dealers statewide or any Game and Fish office.

To report violators, call Mesa Park Rangers at 480-644-3171 or Operation Game Thief, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-800-352-0700.

To make the best case against the violators, Game and Fish need to know exactly what they did, when and where they did it, a description of the person or persons, and a description of their vehicle and license plate number (very helpful).