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2605 N. 15th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85007

602-262-6412

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Best Park for Pickup Basketball
Award Winner 2009

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The 200-plus-acre municipal park near the city center includes picnic areas, walking paths, a lagoon and two golf courses; "Encanto" is Spanish for "enchantment." Various special events and sporting activities are scheduled throughout the year.

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The 200-plus-acre municipal park near the city center includes picnic areas, walking paths, a lagoon and two golf courses. (P.S. "Encanto" is Spani...

2009 | Best Park for Pickup Basketball

Some may take issue with giving this award to a place that charges for an activity that's typically free, but look at it this way: The hoopin' has gotta be good if it's all pay-to-play (not much, only a few duckets). Encanto is Phoenix's one-and-only spot for finding legendary pickup games that parallel those found in Brooklyn and the Bronx. Said another way, you'll rarely find armchair hoopers trying to work out their remote-control elbow on this concrete court. Basketballing hours are from... More »
2007 | BEST URBAN PARK

This charming park in the historic Encanto-Palmcroft neighborhood is hands-down the loveliest in the city, and there's a simple reason why: trees. Unlike Steele Indian School Park, Encanto doesn't look like it was cheated by the landscaping department. Far from it. Even on the hottest day, the tall palms around Encanto Lake seem to draw a breeze just by virtue of their balmy presence. With the 7.5-acre lake snaking around a host of great picnic spots and recreation areas, this looks like... More »
2005 | BEST URBAN FISHING

Our out-of-state buddies love teasing us about how the only bodies of water we have around these parts are the various "fake lakes" dotting the arid local landscape. "Back where we come from, ponds don't need to be filled with recycled toilet water," they exclaim, before deluging us with their various fish tales. Despite the contempt, our so-called friends would be surprised to know there are actually some decent angling experiences around the Valley, particularly at the 7.5-acre central... More »

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Encanto Park

2605 N. 15th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85007

602-262-6412

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Encanto Park

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2009 | Best Park for Pickup Basketball

2007 | BEST URBAN PARK

2005 | BEST URBAN FISHING

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