Ribbon Cut On New Amenities In Deem Hills Park In Phoenix

Phoenix AZ

06 March, 2021

1:00 PM

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Press release from the City of Phoenix: March 5, 2021 Construction on phase 3 of Deem Hills Park included the addition of pickleball and tennis courts, ramadas, a nature trail and an expanded parking lot. Show Caption Hide Caption Ribbon Cut on New Amenities in Deem Hills Park March 5, 2021 12:00 PM City of Phoenix Vice Mayor and District 1 Councilwoman Thelda Williams participated in a ceremonial ribbon cutting as part of the grand opening celebration for new amenities in North Phoenix's Deem Hills Park on Friday. She was joined by community members as well as staff from the city's Parks and Recreation Department. The new amenities were constructed in line with phase 3 of the park's master plan, and include two pickleball courts and one tennis court, large and small ramadas with picnic tables and grills, and additional benches. Also added was a 0.7-mile nature trail. The park's existing parking lot was also expanded by more than two dozen spaces. The project cost approximately $3.2 million dollars and was funded by impact fees. Deem Hills Park, 5050 W. Andrea Ln., opened in 2008 and also features a playground, dog park, a basketball and volleyball court, restrooms, two lighted sports fields, a FitPHX WalkPHX path and a trailhead that connects to the Deem Hills Recreation Area City of Phoenix parks and hiking trails have remained open throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, but use of some park amenities is being restricted – including basketball and volleyball courts, fitness equipment, ramadas and picnic tables, and sports complexes. Being outdoors is important for health and wellness, and the Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department encourages residents to get outside, get exercise and practice responsible physical distancing while exploring all that the city's park system has to offer. Detailed information about the city's outdoor recreational options, free and fee-based virtual recreation and fitness programs for all ages and ability levels, and guidelines for how to responsibly use city parks and trails during the pandemic is available at Phoenix.gov/Parks. This press release was produced by the City of Phoenix. The views expressed here are the author's own.