Parks and Recreation


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The Parks and Recreation Services

division provides opportunities for residents, primarily through collaboration with neighboring agencies and organizations to promote healthy lifestyles, increase educational attainments, strengthen community image and establish a livable community.

Current Park Status

Gateway Park

Restrooms – closed 

Playground – limited access with physical distancing guidelines

Dog park – closed

Ramadas – closed

Walking Path – open with physical distancing guidelines

Skate park – closed

Basketball courts – closed

Splash Pad – closed for the season

Ball fields – limited access with physical distancing guidelines (YMCA is responsible for field activities)


Gentry Park

Restrooms – closed

Playground – limited access with physical distancing guidelines 

Ramada – open with physical distancing guidelines

Basketball court – closed 

Ball fields – closed


Basin Park 

Walking Path – open with physical distancing guidelines


Pocket Parks

Playgrounds – limited access with physical distancing guidelines

Ramadas – closed

Basketball court – closed



Facility/park reservations must be requested a minimum of 48 hours prior to the desired date and time. Reservations for the upcoming weekend (Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday) must be made by 2:30 pm Thursday of that week. All reservations for ramadas must be approved by the office of Customer Service.

The City of El Mirage is in partnership with the Dysart Unified School District, Dysart Community Center (Non-Profit) and the Maricopa County Library District. Together with the City of El Mirage, these agencies are dedicated to improving the quality of life for El Mirage residents while working cooperatively and collaboratively.