Contact — South Mountain Park and Preserve
southmountainparkandpreserve.com is an independent informational website. We do not manage the park, issue permits, or respond to trail reports. For anything about the park itself, contact Phoenix Parks and Recreation directly.
South Mountain Park and Preserve — Phoenix Parks and Recreation
- Ranger Office: 602-262-7393
- Main entrance: 10919 S. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85042
- Natural Resources Office (business hours; ramada reservations): 602-495-5458, natural.resources.pks@phoenix.gov
- South Mountain Visitor Center: 602-495-7151, 10409 S. Central Ave. (Thursday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
- Official website: www.phoenix.gov/administration/departments/parks/activities-facilities/trails/south-mountain-parkpreserve.html
Report an Emergency
- Emergency, including a hiker in trouble: 911
- Park rangers: the Ranger Office, 602-262-7393
- Resource management at the desert preserves: Natural Resources staff, 602-261-8318
Programs and Volunteering
The City of Phoenix runs ranger-led hikes, outdoor nature programs and the free monthly Hike Right PHX group hike, booked through its activity registration site, and recruits park steward volunteers through volunteer.phoenix.gov. The City's trail heat-safety email list sends Extreme Heat Warning trail updates.
About This Website
Questions or corrections about this site: support@southmountainparkandpreserve.com. For anything park-related, use the numbers above.