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PARKS, RECREATION, OPEN SPACE, AND EVENTS A U G U S T 2 0 2 6 N E W S L E T T E R Connecting our community through people, parks, natural areas, and programs. Buffalo Park at sunset CITY OF FLAGSTAFF Take Comment Share Help Us P R O S E the Interactive on the Your Big Determine Park MASTER PLAN Survey Map Idea Priorities Help Shape the Future of PROSE PROSE is seeking community input to CLICK CLICK HERE HERE help develop a new Master Plan that will and learn how you can shape the future of Flagstaff guide priorities and improvements for FlagstaffPROSE.com the next 10 years and beyond. The plan will identify key initiatives and strategies for implementation. Community members can participate by completing a survey, adding feedback to an interactive map, sharing a big idea, and identifying park priorities. Additional opportunities to provide input will be available at upcoming community events and workshops. Visit the website to learn more about the Master Plan and how you can get involved. Ponderosa Park Outreach Event PARKS PARKS Ponderosa Park Redesign Outreach Events On two separate occasions, PROSE staff along with the assistance from colleagues in Planning & Development Community members participating in an activity Services and a vendor, spent time with the residents of Sunnyside to do a deep dive into desired amenities and furnishings for the reconstruction of Ponderosa Park. In addition to the in-person conversations, an online survey was available for those that could not attend the fun dates onsite where overarching themes through both formats heard were gathering spaces, play spaces, walking paths and the ability to host neighborhood events. In addition to the info and input activities, ice cream treats were served on both dates for anyone interested, and the word in the park was the cotton candy flavor was amazing! Kids were also given a free FIFA branded soccer ball, courtesy of Mayor Becky Daggett. July 2026 Trail Number Counts of Users 14000 12000 10000 8000 6000 4000 2000 0 AZT Loop FUTS CCC Hill Bridge Mesa Site East West Trail Entrance Buffalo Park Tree Mars 66 66 Foxglenn Mesa Waterbird Route Sinclair Lone Observatory Cyn Route Buffalo Two kids playing with their McMillan Picture Cyn free FIFA soccer ball Picture RECREATION RECREATION Exterior of Hal Jensen Recreation Center with new paint New Exterior Paint at Hal Jensen Recreation Center Hal Jensen Recreation Center received a much-needed exterior refresh. The building was repainted in a fresh moss-green color, giving the facility a clean and natural look. Jay Lively Activity Center Programs and Events Jay Lively Activity Center had a busy month hosting user-group events, community programs, and in-house activities. Both Summer New paint Adult Hockey leagues continued strong participation. The center also close-up hosted 29 well-attended public skate sessions, along with eight Open Hockey sessions averaging 10–15 participants and eight Stick and Puck sessions averaging approximately 20 participants. Enjoy these photos that recently became available from last month’s Mountain Mash-Up Tournament! Photo Highlights from July’s Mountain Mash-Up Tournament Karaoke During Lunch at Joe C. Montoya Community and Senior Center Lunches at Joe C. Montoya Community and Senior Center have been especially lively with the addition of new engagement opportunities. This month, the center hosted its first karaoke session, which was met with enthusiastic participation. Staff look forward to offering more activities Community member during lunch to create opportunities for seniors to have fun, singing karaoke connect with others, and showcase their hidden talents. OPEN OPEN SPACE SPACE Invasive Weed Removal Efforts With the support of dedicated volunteers, the Open Space team has been hard at work removing invasive weeds at all three Open Space properties and along the Flagstaff Urban Trail System (FUTS) throughout the city. This summer’s efforts included tackling a dense patch of Scotch thistle and knapweed along the Switzer Wash Trail. Managing invasive weeds is an ongoing effort, and volunteer support Bags of weeds in continues to make a significant difference. the burn pile A sincere thank-you goes to everyone who contributed to this important work! Volunteer with a Arbor Day Celebrations massive Scotch thistle The City of Flagstaff celebrated Arbor Day on August 25 with tree-planting activities across the community. Open Space and Parks staff joined a fourth- grade class from Marshall Elementary School to plant two Arizona ash trees near the Thorpe Park ball fields. The trees will provide future shade, while giving students an opportunity to study their growth during visits throughout the school year. Students from Summit High School planted a young alligator juniper in their school garden and participated in a tree-themed scavenger hunt. At Picture Canyon, Open Space staff and Northern Arizona Audubon led volunteers in planting narrowleaf cottonwoods and installing protective enclosures to prevent deer and elk from browsing Arbor Day Proclamation at the young trees. Thank you to the NAU Greenhouse City Council for providing the trees! Summit High School tree planting event Marshall Elementary School tree planting event Sunflowers at Buffalo Park EVENTS, EVENTS, MARKETING MARKETING & & ATHLETICS ATHLETICS Registration is Now Open for Fall Session Adult Indoor Volleyball Registration is now open for Fall Session Adult Indoor Volleyball! Coed and women’s divisions are available across seven levels of competition, welcoming a wide range of skill levels. Games run from the first week of October through late November and are played weekly between 6 PM and 10 PM. Teams play two games per night for a total of 14 games during the season. Games are held at Flagstaff High School, Coconino High School, Sinagua Middle School, and Mount Elden Middle School. FOLLOW FOLLOW US US ON ON SOCIAL SOCIAL MEDIA MEDIA