Phoenix Mountains Preserve
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National Park · Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix Mountains Preserve

About

Phoenix Mountains Preserve sits in Phoenix, AZ as one of the city's national parks, at 2603 E Acoma Dr.

Visitors rate it highly — 4.6 out of 5 across 255 Google reviews.

Mind the closed days: Saturday and Sunday.

The quick take

Drawn from this listing's ratings, amenities, hours and how it stacks up against other national parks in Phoenix.

What works

  • Consistently well reviewed

    4.6 stars held across 255 reviews is not a fluke — people keep going back.

  • Works with kids

    Flagged as family-friendly, which usually means room to run and somewhere for the adults to sit.

Worth knowing first

  • Parking is undocumented

    No lot or street parking is recorded against this listing. Assume you are hunting for a kerbside spot.

  • Closed Saturday and Sunday

    Check the hours panel before you set out — the closed days are easy to miss.

  • A narrow window to fit it in

    Open 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM and no longer — an evening visit is out.

Planning a visit

General guidance for national parks, adjusted for what this listing records.

What to expect

Protected land at a scale that rewards a full day rather than a quick stop.

A good fit for travellers planning a day around one big landscape.

When to go

Arrive before mid-morning in peak season — visitor centres and the popular pullouts fill first. The gates are open 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

What to bring

  • Entrance pass or payment
  • Food and water for the day
  • Offline maps

Hours

  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed

Amenities

Family Friendly

Common questions about Phoenix Mountains Preserve

What is Phoenix Mountains Preserve?

Phoenix Mountains Preserve is a national park in Phoenix, AZ, at 2603 E Acoma Dr.

What are the opening hours at Phoenix Mountains Preserve?

Hours vary by day: Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Saturday: Closed; Sunday: Closed.

Is there parking at Phoenix Mountains Preserve?

No parking is recorded for Phoenix Mountains Preserve. Expect to look for street parking nearby.

Is Phoenix Mountains Preserve good for kids?

Yes — Phoenix Mountains Preserve is flagged as family-friendly.

How is Phoenix Mountains Preserve rated?

Phoenix Mountains Preserve holds 4.6 out of 5 stars from 255 Google reviews.

What else is nearby?

Phoenix has 1 other national park listed on AllParx, including Salt River Indian Community.

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Photo: KimonBerlin, CC BY-SA 2.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0), via Wikimedia Commons

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