The Town of Queen Creek is continuing to expand its recreational opportunities to residents as three big projects continue to take shape for opening this year.
Investing in these facilities is supported by the town’s Corporate Strategic Plan, most notable in the Superior Infrastructure and Quality Lifestyle strategic priorities, according to town officials.
Here's what residents can look forward to in 2024:
- The Queen Creek Recreation and Aquatic Center will be located at the new Frontier Family Park, a new 85-acre park with a variety of amenities at the southwest corner of Ryan and Signal Butte roads. Slated to open by in early 2024, the park will feature an inclusive play area, 5-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 multi-use path that will span the perimeter of the park.
- The town is also in the process of completing phase II of Mansel Carter Oasis Park. The 13-acre expansion is also slated to open in early 2024 and will include tennis courts, volleyball courts, pickleball courts, pump track, additional restrooms and parking, and passive green space.
- The new Recreation and Aquatic Center, slated to open in late 2024, will include an indoor recreation center with various sport courts (basketball, volleyball, pickleball), a fitness area, teen room, childcare and classrooms. The outdoor aquatic center will include a zero-depth entry play pool, competition/lap pool, lazy river and slides.
In the most recent Citizen Survey (2021), 81% of Queen Creek residents reported visiting a town park in the past year, with 33% visiting a park more than 10 times. In a separate survey conducted earlier in 2021, 75% of residents reported wanting a town aquatic center and/or multi-generational center.
Learn more about the town’s parks and recreational opportunities here.
