Thorpe Park - Flagstaff, AZ
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Flag_Mtn_Hkrs
N 35° 12.098 W 111° 39.530
12S E 440027 N 3895602
The largest park in Flagstaff, AZ. Located at: 1919 N. Thorpe Rd. Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Waymark Code: WM1Q65
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 06/21/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member WitzAbout
Views: 127

This waymark is for Thorpe Park. In the old days they used to hang people on the side of this hill but that was a hundred years ago. Now it is the largest park in Flagstaff at 219 acres.

It is on the way to Lowell Observatory where they discovered Pluto and just a few blocks west of Downtown Flagstaff. This is a wonderful park and always full of people, even in the winter. Beautiful views of the hills just outside of town.

Located at the park is:
2 Playgrounds, one for smaller children and one for the big ones
6 baby swings
8 big kid swings
play firetruck
4 rocking toys
4 lighted tennis courts + 2 tennis courts
volleyball court
1 basketball court
2 soccer fields
3 youth baseball fields
lighted adult softball fields
1 picnic ramada
2 racquetball courts
horseshoe courts
disc golf course
dog park
portable and permanent restrooms
Park Entrance: N 35° 12.145 W 111° 39.507

Hours of Operation: From: 7:00 AM To: 10:00 PM

Seasonal?: no

Restrooms Available: yes

Recommended for travelers?: yes

Business?: no

Playground Owned/Managed By:
City of Flagstaff Parks and Recreation


Playground Web Page: [Web Link]

Entrance Fee: Not Listed

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