Queen Creek Parks and Play Areas
Desert Mountain Park
22201 S. Hawes Rd.
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
This award-winning park features the following amenities:
Two lighted multi-purpose fields, four lighted Little League fields, two playgrounds (one designed for 2- to 5-year-olds, one designed for 5- to 12-year-olds), one interpretive playground, two sand volleyball courts, two lighted basketball courts, eight picnic ramadas, one amphitheater, demonstration garden, equestrian staging area, wash trail access, ADA access, ample parking.
Hours: 7am-10pm
Founders' Park
22407 S. Ellsworth Rd.
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
Founders' Park is an 11-acre park located across the street from Town Hall in the heart of Queen Creek. This neighborhood park is a community gathering place and host to many special events including Founders' Day and more!
This award-winning park features the following amenities:
One lighted softball field, one lighted multi-purpose field, two lighted basketball courts, lighted skate park, splash pad, playground, four picnic ramadas, horseshoe pits, Boys and Girls Club of Queen Creek.
Hours: 7am-10pm
Skate Park Hours: 7am-9:30pm
Splash Pad at Founders' Park
Over 4,000 square foot, the splash pad is located at Founders Park, across the street from Town Hall featuring various above ground water features.
Hours of Operation:
March-April – 10 am-6pm
May-August – 9am-7pm
September-October – 10am-6pm
November-February – Closed
Mansel Carter Oasis Park
19535 E. Appleby Rd.
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
Queen Creek's newest park features the following amenities:
Two lighted multi-purpose fields, four lighted baseball fields, a playground centrally located in the ball field complex, one inclusive playground, two sand volleyball courts, two lighted basketball courts, 5-acre fishing lake, peninsula with rock waterfall, eight picnic ramadas, wheel-friendly skate plaza, sand discovery dig zone, shipwreck-themed splash pad, three fitness pods, equestrian hitch post, wash trail access, three restroom facilities, ADA access, and ample parking. The Lake at Mansel Park is part of Arizona Game and Fish Department's community fishing program and requires a license for anyone 10 years old and over.
Hours: 7am-10pm
Splash Pad at Mansel Carter Oasis Park
Shipwreck-themed splash pad featuring various above ground water features.
Hours of Operation: 7am-9:30pm
Open from March to October 31
Pocket Park for Pups
22526 S. Ellsworth Rd.
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
Come spend some time with your furry friends at the Town's one-acre, lighted dog park! The park is located south of Town Hall on Ellsworth Road. The off-leash park consists of two separate grass-play areas, with interim amenities, enclosed fencing, and a drinking fountain.
Hours: 7am-10pm all days except Tuesdays
Noon-10pm on Tuesdays
San Tan Mountain Regional Park
6533 W. Phillips Rd.
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
Neighboring Queen Creek to the South, San Tan Mountain Regional Park is 10,000-plus acres of Sonoran Desert beauty ranging in elevation from about 1,400 feet to over 2,500 feet. Goldmine Mountain rises in the northern portion of the park. Along the trails, vegetation will change from creosote flats to dense saguaro forest. Various types of wildlife may be seen, including reptiles, birds, and mammals. Stop by the Nature Center to pick up educational tidbits, purchase souvenir items, visit with park staff and rangers, view the wildlife exhibits and tortoise habitat.
Hours: Sunday-Thursday: 6am-8pm
Friday-Saturday: 6am-10pm
365 days a year!
Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Centre
20464 E. Riggs Rd.
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
This majestic, 38-acre facility, located in the Phoenix metropolitan area, provides ample opportunity for events of both the English and Western equestrian persuasion, as well as home shows, RV and car shows, concerts and weddings. Featuring spectacular weather throughout the year, beautiful scenery and outstanding customer service, your event will find a home at Queen Creek’s Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Centre!