Exciting news in Queen Creek, Arizona!
The Town of Queen Creek has taken a significant step forward in enhancing recreational opportunities for its residents. Breaking ground on a state-of-the-art recreation and aquatic center, located off Signal Butte, north of Queen Creek Road, the town is set to unveil this impressive facility by late 2024.
Designed to be a hub of community activity, the new center will offer a range of amenities that cater to various interests and age groups. The indoor recreation center will feature versatile sport courts for basketball, volleyball, and pickleball enthusiasts. A fully equipped fitness area, teen room, childcare facilities, and classrooms will also be available for community use. Meanwhile, the outdoor aquatic center will be a haven for water lovers, boasting a zero-depth entry play pool, competition/lap pool, lazy river, and exhilarating slides. To accommodate visitors, shared locker room spaces will be provided.
Moreover, the new recreation and aquatic center will be situated within the Frontier Family Park, an 85-acre park that will provide a range of amenities to further enrich the community experience. Opening in early 2024, this will feature inclusive play areas, a scenic 5-acre fishing lake, illuminated ball fields, picnic spots, a splash pad, and basketball and volleyball courts. Additionally, the park will include 24 pickleball courts and a 1.5-mile multiuse path surrounding the park’s perimeter, catering to outdoor enthusiasts.
Source: Town of Queen Creek
The ongoing construction of phase II of Mansel Carter Oasis Park, set to open in early 2024, will add to the town’s recreational offerings. This 13-acre expansion will feature tennis courts, volleyball courts, pickleball courts, a pump track, additional restrooms and parking, and passive green spaces.
With a total investment of $157 million, encompassing the Recreation and Aquatic Center, Frontier Family Park, and phase II of Mansel Carter Oasis Park, the Town of Queen Creek demonstrates its dedication to superior infrastructure and a high-quality lifestyle.
For more information and to stay updated on the town’s parks, visit QueenCreekAZ.gov/Recreation.
Sources: Queen Creek Sun Times
