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The Town of Queen Creek celebrated the Queen Creek Wash Trail extension, from the Crismon Road alignment to Rittenhouse Road, with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. The project, completed by Haydon, included extending the Queen Creek Wash Trail, with a new asphalt path for pedestrians / cyclists and ramps down to the bottom of the wash for equestrian users.

“Our wash trail system is so important to our community,” stated Queen Creek Mayor Julia Wheatley. “It provides a beautiful place for our residents to get outside and recreate, a safe alternative way to get around town and is an opportunity to preserve some of our equestrian heritage! And this project brings us one step closer to our goal of having a complete trail loop.”

Trail opening ribbon cutting

In addition to extending the wash trail, the project also included a half-mile section south along Signal Butte, which will connect to the future east trail connection between the Queen Creek and Sonoqui wash trails. 

For additional information about the Town’s trail system, visit QueenCreekAZ.gov/trails.

Queen Creek’s new Recreation & Aquatic Center is expected to Open in the spring of 2025. Featuring an indoor track, fitness area, zero-depth entry pool, lazy river and more, the Queen Creek Recreation & Aquatic Center will enhance recreational opportunities for residents. The new facility, located on Signal Butte north of Queen Creek Road, is scheduled to open in spring 2025.

“This facility has been years in the making,” stated Queen Creek Mayor Julia Wheatley. “Our residents have been asking for a pool, slides, indoor sports courts and I am so excited that we are almost there! This facility will be a staple in our community - it will be where families and friends gather, being active and creating lasting memories. As a Council, we are so looking forward to celebrating the grand opening of this wonderful facility in just a few months!”

The facility was approved in December 2021 following resident input received through the Parks & Recreation Master Plan Update (adopted in 2018) and recreation amenity survey that was completed in the summer of 2021. In the most recent Citizen Survey (2023), 83% of Queen Creek residents reported visiting a Town park in the past year, with 32% visiting a park more than 10 times. In a separate survey conducted in 2023, 75% of residents reported wanting a Town aquatic center and/or multi-generational center.

Additional amenities within the facility include indoor sport courts (basketball, volleyball, pickleball), teen room, child watch and classrooms. The outdoor aquatic center will include a competition / lap pool and slides. The facility was designed by DWL Architects and is being constructed by Haydon.

The Recreation & Aquatic Center will be located at the new Frontier Family Park, a new 85-acre park with a variety of amenities. The park features an inclusive play area, five-acre fishing lake, lighted ball fields, picnic areas, splash pad, basketball and volleyball courts. New amenities include 24 pickleball courts and a 1.5-mile multiuse path that spans the perimeter of the park.

The 13-acre expansion of Mansel Carter Oasis Park opened with a ribbon cutting and tennis clinic on Wednesday, July 10. Located at 19535 E. Appleby Road, the new section includes tennis courts, volleyball courts, pickleball courts, additional restrooms and parking, and passive green space.

“As a young, growing community, we are focused on building a well-rounded community – one that is safe, has the necessary infrastructure, provides a high quality of life, is effective and is providing a secure future,” stated Council member Dawn Oliphant at the ribbon cutting ceremony. “This park, along with our recently opened Frontier Family Park, directly relate to our strategic priorities of superior infrastructure and quality lifestyle. We see the value in parks, our residents see the value in parks – from the early morning into the evening, our parks are a gathering space. And we are so excited to offer new amenities at this expansion.”

The expansion was designed by J2 Design and built by Haydon. The expansion completes the popular park, which originally opened in 2018, and includes a variety of amenities (playground, splash pad, fishing lake, fitness zone, baseball fields and multipurpose fields). A pump track was also added earlier this year.

“Maintaining the high quality of life we enjoy in Queen Creek is so incredibly important,” stated Queen Creek Mayor Julia Wheatley. “And our parks and trails not only provide opportunities for our residents to stay active, they also provide opportunities for our residents to connect. When we connect with our friends and neighbors, we create a stronger community.”

The Town recently celebrated the opening of Frontier Family Park, a new 85-acre park located on Signal Butte, north of Queen Creek Road. The Town’s Recreation & Aquatic Center, slated to open in 2025, will also be located at Frontier Family Park.

For additional information about Queen Creek’s Parks & Recreation visit QueenCreekAZ.gov/Recreation.  To stay updated on Town events and activities, follow the Town on Facebook.com/QCRecreation or X.com/TownofQC. To report non-emergency issues, please visit QueenCreekAZ.gov/SeeClickFix.