Prescott is characterized by a mild four season environment, making it an exceptional year-round recreation destination. With a national park system, an active parks and recreation department, equestrian and hiking trails, five challenging golf courses and much more, Prescott is certainly the place to be when it comes to outdoor activity.

MILE HIGH RENT2RIDE
Explore Prescott by renting a recreational vehicle. Rentals include bicycles, motorcycles, mobility scooters and golf carts.

302 S. Montezuma St.
928-776-1887


PRESCOTT NATIONAL FOREST
Stretching over 1.25 million acres, the Prescott National Forest affords visitors more than 450 miles of recreation trails—including one National Recreational Trail (Granite Mountain Trail) and one National Historic Study Trail (General Crook Trail)—five lake areas, a host of campgrounds, seven picnic areas and an abundance of outdoor activities.

344 S. Cortez Street
928-443-8000/928-443-8001 (TTY)

PRESCOTT PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
The City’s Parks and Recreation Department offers an array of programs and events for youth/teen, adult and special needs residents, as well as facilities designed for a number of activities. The department oversees a host of public parks and lakes, which are equipped with everything from multi-purpose trails, picnic sites and tennis, basketball and sand volleyball courts to playground equipment, skate areas, water sports and baseball, softball, football and soccer fields.

125 N. Arizona
928-777-1121


PRESCOTT YMCA OF YAVAPAI COUNTY
Since its establishment in the community in 1914, the Prescott YMCA has been an important resource for recreation, education and overall wellness for toddlers through seniors. The current facility, the Harold James YMCA Community Center, features such amenities as a 6,200-square-foot Fitness and Wellness Center, a full-size gymnasium, group exercise studios, a Gymnastics Center, an indoor climbing wall, a 25-yard lap pool, an activity pool and more. On top of this is the YMCA’s full range of programming for youth/teen and adult members. Sports leagues, before- and after-school programs, arts and crafts classes, scuba training, childcare and an array of special events are only some of the offerings accessed through the Prescott YMCA.

750 Whipple Street
928-445-7221