City of Mesa Parks and Recreation Winter '23-24

WINTER 2023 DECEMBER-FEBRUARY

Your Place to Play!

DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE !

City of Mesa residents can save up to 50% with the MRS DISCOUNT! Your home address may automatically qualify you for the Mesa Recreation Scholarship, which provides a 50% discount on most of our youth and adaptive programs and camps!

Click or scan the QR code to apply!

Additional Discounts Available...

Find Out More!

Making Waves and Happy Campers Contact us at: parksresreg@mesaaz.gov Positive Play Contact us at: mesayouthsports@mesaaz.gov

Making Waves Scholarship Swim Lessons Swim Teams Positive Play Youth Sports Happy Camper School Break Camps After School Camps 1

WE ARE

Mesa Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities is looking for dedicated team players who want to spend their time making a difference in the community! We offer a variety of quality employment opportunities, enriched with learning and growth, available across several areas of full-time, part-time and seasonal jobs.

HIRING! OPEN POSITIONS: Full-Time

Part-Time

Park Rangers

Unleash your inner kid and apply to work with us at our rec centers and youth programs!

Facilities Parks Maintenance Assistants Parks Maintenance Worker I Facility Equipment Techs Electricians Plumbing

Recreation Trainees Recreation Aides Recreation Assistants

HVAC

LOOKING FOR AN

INTERNSHIP? Apply for an internship in one of these awesome areas with Mesa Parks and Rec: Recreation Internship GIS (Geographic Information System) Internship Marketing Internship 2

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YOGA STARS - PARENT-TOT / AGES 2-4 And see more of our special interest offerings!

FAIRYTALE DANCERS WITH TUMBLING / AGES 3-7 MAT MONKEYS - MARTIAL ARTS FOR KIDS / AGES 4-10 JR. JUDO - MARTIAL ARTS FOR KIDS / AGES 10-16 ARIZONA AAU JUDO WINTER SCRIMMMAGE/ AGES 12 & UP

DOG MANNERS/ AGES 16 & UP BELLY DANCE IMPROVERS/ AGES 18 & UP JUDO / AGES 16 & UP INTRO TO VOICE OVERS/ AGES 18 & UP

CLASSES AT RED MOUNTAIN CENTER AND EAGLES COMMUNITY CENTER!

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FOR ALL AGES!

Adult Dance Combo

Intro to Classical Dance

All-Star Gymnastics/(Parent/Tot)

Intro to Voice Overs

All-Star Sports

Jr. Judo/Judo

AZ AAU Judo Winter Scrimmage

Kangoo Discovery

Belly Dance Basics/Improvers

LEGO Roboteering!

Cardio Drumming

Lim Karate (All Ages)

Classical Dance

Mat Monkeys 1 & 2

Dance Stars/(Parent /Tot)

Music Stars/(Parent/Tot)

Danger Scouts

Mythical Monsters Mashup

Dog Manners

Play Along Pals

Dungeons & Dragons

Puppy Basics

Engineer It to Win It!

Stark Soldier Scientists

Fairytale Dancers with Tumbling

Worry Pets

Fitness Stars/(Parent/Tot)

Yoga Stars/(Parent/Tot)

Hip Hop Sampler Hip Hop/Tumbling

And see more of our Special Interest offerings!

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Adaptive Recreation Mesa Parks and Rec hosts many fun and engaging programs for individuals with developmental disabilities ages 6 and up. For additional listings for all ages please visit us at mesaparks.com

ADAPTIVE SOCIAL PROGRAMS TGIF / AGES 16 & UP @ Krazy Air Trampoline Park or @ Winter Wonderland Ice Rink - Monday Edition

ADAPTIVE OUTDOOR PROGRAMS ROCK CLIMBING / AGES 13 & UP HIKING CLUB / AGES 16 & UP @ Treasure Loop Trail via Jacobs Crosscut Trail

ADAPTIVE SPORTS BASKETBALL / AGES 6 & UP CHEERLEADING / AGES 6 & UP

ADAPTIVE SPECIAL INTEREST OFF-BROADWAY THEATRE PRODUCTION / AGES 8 & UP

Apply for MRS 50 %Discount!

And see more of our Adaptive program offerings!

The City of Mesa is committed to making its programs and services accessible. For accommodations such as braille, large print, or translation, please contact Oscar Venegas at the City of Mesa (480) 644-2863 or adaptive@mesaaz.gov or AzRelay 7-1-1 for those who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Si necesita ayuda con el alojamiento en español, póngase en contacto con Oscar Venegas en el 480-644-2863

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KICKBALL / AGES 18 & UP @ Lehi Sports Complex

RECESS FOR ADULTS / AGES 18 & UP @ Various Locations

SOFTBALL / AGES 16 & UP

ADULT SPORTS No team? No problem. Sign up as a Free Agent with this form and submit to adult.sports@mesaaz.gov.

Questions? Call (480) 644-7529 or email adult.sports@mesaaz.gov.

@ Red Mountain Park Skyline Park Eastmark Great Park

TENNIS TOURNAMENTS / AGES 18 & UP Men's and Women's Doubles - 9/29/23 Adult Mixed Doubles 4th of July - 10/27/23

INDOOR VOLLEYBALL / AGES 16 & UP

And see more of our Adult Sports offerings!

@ Broadway Community Center Eagles Community Center

Gather your friends, form a team and stay active in one of our many year-round men’s and women’s organized adult sports leagues. Whether it's casual or competitive, there's always an opportunity to stay fit and have fun in the parks. We have recreational and competitive leagues / Men's, Women's, and Co-Rec options.

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AQUATICS

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r e t a e s W i c r Exe WINTER CLASSES ARE AVAILABLE AT KINO AND SKYLINE

Water Aerobics classes are a great way to mix up a traditional gym workout with the wondrous benefits of water.

Ages 13+

WATER EXERCISE Lap Swim

Water Aerobics

Flow Rider

RHODES AQUATICS COMPLEX 1860 S. LONGMORE - 480-644-2550 Catch a wave and ride the FlowRider at Rhodes Aquatic Complex.

FLOWRIDER LEAGUE BEGINNER Ages 10+

INTERMEDIATE Ages 13+

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ADVANCED Ages 13+

SPRING LAP SWIM PASS

VALID JAN 1-MAY 24, 2024

BLACK FRIDAY UP TO 50% OFF

SALE Individual Pass

Household Pass

Nov 24 - Nov 27

$75

$150

Nov 28 and on

$150

$225

Where to buy?

Online at mesaparks.com or in person at 708 W. Baseline on Nov 27th from 7 AM-5:30 PM

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COMING SOON!

Lifeguards Make $16.51/hr!

Instructors make $17.28/hr!

Register for a Lifeguard Training class Classes arriving in the SPRING JUMP IN GUIDE!

COMING SOON! Register for Water Safety Instructor class Classes arriving in the SPRING JUMP IN GUIDE!

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Our Youth Sports programs provide an opportunity to participate in year-round team and individual athletic programs for youth of all skill levels and abilities.

YOUTH SPORTS JR. SUNS BASKETBALL / AGES 5-14 @ Eagles Community Center Jefferson Rec Center Webster Rec Center

**NEW** LACROSSE BEGINNER CLINIC / AGES 7-14 @ Lehi Sports Park

GOLF CLINICS / AGES 8-12 @ Dobson Ranch Golf Course

PLAYBALL MULTI-SPORT / AGES 5-12 @ Eagles Sports Complex Quail Run Park

JUNIOR TENNIS - HOLIDAY CAMP @Mesa Tennis and Pickleball Center

Level 2 - Orange / AGES 7-11 Level 3 - Green / AGES 10-15 Level 4 - Yellow / AGES 12-17

JUNIOR TENNIS TOURNAMENTS/ AGES 7-17 Junior Non-Elimination Tournaments 1/6/2024 & 2/3/2024 @ Mesa Tennis and Pickleball Center

And see more of our Youth Sports offerings!

Apply for MRS 50% Discount!

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WINTER WONDERLAND FOR TEENS / AGES 13-17

SMASH BROS TOURNAMENT / AGES 12-17

@ The Plaza at Mesa City Center

@ Red Mountain

TEEN PREVENTIVE PRESENTATIONS / AGES 12-17

TEEN KICKBALL EVENT / AGES 13-17

@ Red Mountain

@ Red Mountain

Underage Drinking

TEEN ARCHERY BEGINNER CLINIC / AGES 13-17

Stressors & Self-Care

@ Lehi Sports Park

Oils & Vapes

JR. TENNIS CAMPS / AGES 12-17

Opioid Addiction

@ Gene Autry

JR. SUNS BASKETBALL / AGES 5-14 @ Eagles Community Center Jefferson Rec Center Webster Rec Center Apply for MRS 50% Discount!

And see more of our Teen Rec offerings!

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PARK RANGERS Mesa Park Rangers are responsible for several tasks within the city limits, including assisting park patrons, patrolling park facilities to deter unwelcome or unauthorized park activities or behaviors, educating the community in proper park use, protecting man-made and natural resources, wildlife, and teaching about fishing and other nature-based activities.

WINTER ACTIVITIES! ARCHERY BEGINNER CLINIC / AGES 8-12 TEEN ARCHERY BEGINNER CLINIC / AGES 13-17 DROP IN EVENTS HABITAT BUILDING WORKSHOP / AGES 5-11 PARK RANGER FISHING CLINICS / AGES 5-11

HELP KEEP YOUR MESA PARKS SAFE

REPORT SUSPI CI OUS ACTI VI TY TO THE PARK RANGERS! Call: 480-644-3171

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Our Webster and Jefferson Recreation Centers were built through a cooperation with the Mesa Parks and Recreation Department and Mesa Public Schools to serve the Mesa community!

RECREATION CENTERS

After School Programs Special Events Rentals Summer Camps School Break Camps ... And More!

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SCHOOL BREAK CAMPS AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS / AGES 5-12

Our Eagles Nest, Jefferson Jungle, and Webster Cougar Clubs after-school programs offer a variety of recreational and educational opportunities every afternoon, Monday through Friday. Participants are invited to join staff in active games, crafts, board games, special events, movies and more.

BREAK CAMPS

Campers will get to experience different and unique sports where they will get a chance to learn the basic fundamentals of multiple sports and play games/matches!

JR. TENNIS CAMPS / AGES 7-17 @ Mesa Tennis and Pickleball center WINTER BREAK CAMP/ GRADES K-6

@ Jefferson Recreation Center Eagles Recreation Center Webster Recreation Center

And see more of our School Break offerings!

Apply for MRS 50% Discount!

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at Mesa Tennis and Pickleball Center - 4125 E. McKellips Rd / (480)-644-3874 DROP-IN PICKLEBALL / AGES 18 & UP

Love pickleball and want to meet new people to play with? Perfect for advanced-beginner, intermediate, and advanced skill levels, players organize and rotate amongst themselves for some fun, friendly and competitive play.

ONE-DAY TENNIS TOURNAMENTS

Come test your tennis skills with some fun competition and get an award at our monthly one-day tournaments!

ADULT TOURNAMENTS / AGES 18 & UP Singles - 1/12/2024 Mixed Doubles - 2/14/2024

JUNIOR TENNIS - HOLIDAY CAMP Level 2 - Orange / AGES 7-11 Level 3 - Green / AGES 10-15 Level 4 - Yellow / AGES 12-17

JUNIOR TOURNAMENTS / AGES 7-17 Junior Non-Elimination Tournaments 1/6/2024 2/3/2024

ADULT TENNIS - CLINICS Adult Liveball / AGES 16 & UP Senior Level 2 / AGES 50 & UP

DON'T FORGET!!!!

Reservations for tennis courts, pickleball courts and ball machines can be made up to 2 weeks in advance.

MTPC has balls, grips, shock absorbers, and water bottles available for sale in the pro shop.

MTPC does loan out tennis rackets and pickleball paddles for free with an ID. We also sell rackets and paddles!

Apply for MRS 50% Discount!

And see more of our Tennis/Pickleball offerings!

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MESA TENNIS & PICKLEBALL CENTER

Holiday

JUNIOR TENNIS CAMPS DECEMBER 26-29 10:00AM - 1:00PM

Scan to Sign Up!

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FAMILY TENNIS TOURNAMENT DEC 16 AT 12:00PM FOUR DIVISIONS: MOTHER-SON MOTHER-DAUGHTER FATHER-SON FATHER-DAUGHTER

Scan to Register!

3 EASY WAYS TO DONATE AND

HELP SEND A KID TO CAMP!

MESA'S HAPPY CAMPER DONATION CAMPAIGN Registration Reservations & More

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While registering your own kids for camp, donate at checkout

Visit foundationformesaparks.org, click donate and select "Happy Camper" from the drop down list

Visit mesaparks.com, select the "Registration, Reservations, and More" orange button, then click donations and donate now

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Access Limited to Participants Targeted Push Notifications Calendar of Invites Photo Albums Camp Phonebook Newsfeed

Electronic Emergency information Multi-lingual Support Legible, Secure, Efficient

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Mesa Convention Center

Recreation Centers

Nearly 40,000 sq. ft. of flexible event space including: 19,000 sq. ft. Exhibit Hall 15 Meeting Rooms of Varying Sizes Adjacent Hotel Accommodations

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About The Venue

The Post brings classic modernity to your special event in a unique historical setting.

This newly-renovated architectural gem has been outfitted withthe latest sound and lighting technology while maintaining manyof the 1930s original building features of Mesa’s first 1st-classpost office.

Located at the heart of Mesa’s historic downtown, The Post isideal for your next special event.

To schedule a tour or reserve a date, please email us at ThePost@mesaaz.gov.

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We really mean it when we say, our number one goal is to make you smile.

Get involved and get excited about The Ranch: Putting Contests Host Events Games on The Range Leagues Clinics and More!

Free Access to Golf and Fun for Kids ages 7 - 17 years!

Free Clinics Free Golf Clubs Fun and Encouragement for all!

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Building a Better Mesa!

Signal Butte Phase II

Reed Park

Improvements will include the addition of a parking lot, ramadas, restroom, lighting, trail system, BMX bike trails, and a pedestrian bridge over the wash to connect Signal Butte Project timeline: Completion Winter 2024 Park Phase I to Phase II.

Project timeline: Completion Spring 2024

Mesa Tennis & Pickleball Center

Monterey Park Expansion Phase II

Playground enhancement and shade addition to replace aging equipment and activate the park.

Ribbon Cutting October 25, 2023 @ 5:30 PM

Construct 4 lighted youth baseball/softball fields, a tot lot, additional parking, 4 pickleball courts, a small library and restrooms Project timeline: adjacent to the existing Completion park near Power & Summer 2023 Guadalupe.

Ribbon Cutting October 28, 2023 @ 11:30 AM

Red Mountain Park Expansion

The Post

Addition of eight pickleball courts, two of which are ADA courts, lighting, and five shade structures with benches underneath.

Project timeline: Completion Fall 2023

Interior and exterior remodel of the historic Post Office (1936) and Federal Building (1959) and improvements for mixed-use programming, including rentable event spaces.

Construct 10 soccer fields, and 4 baseball/ softball fields with parking, lighting, & landscape.

Project timeline: Completion Summer 2023 Ribbon Cutting November 2, 2023 @ 10:30 AM

Project timeline: Spring 2024

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General Info & FAQ's

ONLINE REGISTRATION FAQS

Our online registration system allows customers to register for most of our classes and programs via the Internet.

The system is available to residents 24 hours a day, seven days a week, except during times when the system is unavailable due to routine maintenance.

HOW DO I CREATE AN ACCOUNT/ ADD OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS TO MY ACCOUNT? Go to: https://apm.activecommunities.com/me saaz/ and click "Create Account" and complete the "application" with the head of household or adult information.

Complete all fields with an asterisk (*) which are required fields. Once the required information is complete click "submit". If you need to add additional family members, click "Submit and add Family Members".

WHAT IF I ALREADY HAVE A CITY OF MESA ACTIVE NET ACCOUNT? Go to: https://apm.activecommunities.com/mesaaz/ and click the "Sign In" button. Enter your Login Name (your email) and enter your password. Click "Login", you are now ready to register for an activity or change/search your account information.

WHAT IF I FORGOT MY LOGIN NAME? ACTIVE Net uses your email address as your login name. It will always be the email you registered with.

WHAT IF I FORGOT MY PASSWORD? From the Active Net home page for the City of Mesa: https://apm.activecommunities.com/mesaaz/ click "Sign In" then click "Forgot your password?" and follow the instructions.

If after completing this procedure you are still experiencing difficulties, please contact our office at (480) 644-7529, M-Th from 7:00 AM 5:30 PM and a member of our staff will assist you. *Please DO NOT create another Customer Account.

GENERAL CONTACT INFO

Phone: 480-644-PLAY (7529) Email: parksrecinfo@mesaaz.gov Web: www.mesaparks.com

PROGRAM ACCOMMODATION The City of Mesa is committed to making its programs and services accessible. For accommodations such as braille, large print, or translation, please contact the City of Mesa, at (480) 644-7529, parksrecinfo@mesaaz.gov, or AzRelay 7-1-1 for the deaf or the hearing impaired.

Si necesita información en español por favor de llamar al 480-644-7529.

Consider joining our team! Mesa Parks and Rec will be starting recruitment soon! For more information visit is at mesaparks.com!

Mesa Parks and Rec embraces and encourages differences in race, color, ethnicity, personality, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, physical appearance, family status, religious and political beliefs, socioeconomic status, and other personal identity markers; including removing barriers and the prevention of discrimination.

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Ways to Register

ESTABLISH YOUR CUSTOMER ACCOUNT:

MESA RECREATION SCHOLARSHIP:

If you are a new customer, please visit the ACTIVENET website to create an account and complete your personal information prior to registering for an activity.

If you are a returning customer, simply sign into your ACTIVENET account prior to selecting an activity and ensure that your contact/payment information is up to date.

Pay ONLY 50% for Mesa Parks and Rec programs and activities! It is as easy as entering your zip code on our online app to see if you are eligible!

More Info

Visit the Mesa Parks and Recreation registration page for more info.

CALL: 480-644-PLAY (7529) Or Email: parksrecinfo@mesaaz.gov

QUESTIONS?

IN-PERSON:

Come in person to our main office to fill out and submit your registration form at: 708 W Baseline Rd, Mesa, AZ, 85211

ONLINE:

Search online by date, program name or registration code to register

MAIL: Mail a completed registration form to:

Mesa Parks and Recreation PO Box 1466 Mail Stop 7010 Mesa, AZ 85211

EMAIL: Email a completed registration form ENGLISH FORM

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SPANISH FORM

Get Social With Us! @MesaParksAndRecreation

CONNECT WITH US ONLINE!

@mesaparksandrec @MesaThingsToDo parksrecinfo@mesaaz.gov

Keep up with us and subscribe to our monthly newsletter!

INTERESTED IN STARTING A CAREER OR VOLUNTEERING WITH PARKS AND REC?

Get hired, visit our careers site!

Start your volunteering today!

480-644-4345 prcfvolunteers@mesaaz.gov

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