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Arizona Horse Lovers Park

19224 N. Tatum Blvd.
Phoenix, Arizona 85032
(602) 534-4657 or

(602) 534-9995 (recorded event/ rainout updates)
(602) 262-6713 (TTY)

ATTENTION: Both the North and South trails from 32nd Street to Cave Creek roads will be closed while Phase II of the Sports Complex construction is being completed. Trails will be open from Tatum to 32nd Street and East of Tatum to Scottsdale Road.

Hours
Facilities
Special Events
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Arena Calendar
Rental Reservations
Rental Rates
Gallery
Kids Corner- safety & wildlife!

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 seven days a week, from sunrise to sunset unless closed for special events or rented for exclusive use. Free evening open arena hours are 6 pm-9 pm, Wednesday-Thursday, unless closed due to weather, special event or holiday. For last minute arena closures, rainouts or changes call 602-534-9996 for recorded messages.

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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.
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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.
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Events

With cool fall weather just around the corner 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 this summer. Be sure to check out the programs and classes on-line, and look up family events.

Trail users should be aware of the increase in wildlife sightings in the spring and summer. This includes all varieties of snakes. The best practice is to stay on the trails and always let the snake have the right-of-way. Enjoy your summer and be sure to come out and pay us a visit.

For more information about any of these events call (602) 534-4656/4657.

*REGISTRATION INFORMATION
NEW! On-line reservations are now available! Click on the On-line registration link above. Look up our activities by location for Arizona Horse Lovers Park, or by type of program. New users will want to set up an account: Click on "My Account", choose "Apply for new account" and follow the instructions. You can either browse by the type of activities, or if you want to only see AZ Horse Lover's Park offerings only, click "Advanced Search", and choose the location, dates range, etc. click on "Search", then scroll down to see the complete listing.

You may still register at the NE District Office, 17642 N. 40th St, Phoenix, AZ. Hours of registration are from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information call (602)534-4656.

Due to the popularity of our classes, all registrations will be taken on a first-come first-served basis.

For information on all events call Scott or Brenda at (602) 534-4656 or (602) 534-4657

Reminder to all trail users; Multi-use trails are only open from sunrise to sunset. No motorized vehicles allowed on any of the trails.

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Arizona Horse Lovers Park
Arena Calendars

May
June

(pdf require Adobe Acrobat)

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KIDS KORNER-DESERT SAFETY TIPS AND WILDLIFE

Stay together- Never go out alone.
Keep your hands and feet where you can see them.
Drink lots of water. (Don't wait. You'll get weak if you don't drink.)
Carry a whistle to signal if you need help.
Don't stray far away from your family, car, camp or home.

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.

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.

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.

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