Hike, Bike or Picnic in the Pines
Flagstaff's city and county parks provide open space and activities for visitors and locals alike.
- Special Flagstaff Recreational Facilities
- Flagstaff Urban Trails System (FUTS)
- 211 West Aspen Avenue • 928-226-4850 flagstaff.az.gov. The FUTS is a citywide interconnecting network of nonmotorized transportation corridors and linear recreation areas. Nearly 49 miles of completed trails link employment areas, activity centers, neighborhoods, schools and parks, offering year-round opportunities for bicycling, hiking, jogging, cross-country skiing and educational activities. Interconnection with the Arizona Trails, Coconino National Forest trail system and the Flagstaff Bikeways System creates an attractive regional recreational opportunity for visitors and residents alike.
- Jay Lively Ice Arena
- 1650 N. Turquoise Dr. • 928-774-1051 flagstaff.az.gov. The Jay L. Lively Activity Center has skating oppurtunities for all ages including adult skate times, public skating with birthday party rooms for rent, ice skating lessons and private ice times available for broomball or skating. Special events and adult pickup hockey also available. public hours vary, call or visit website for current programs.
- Bark Parks and Off-Leash Areas
- 600 N. Thorpe Rd. (located in Thorpe Park) • 3150 N. Alta Vista Rd. (located in Bushmaster Park). These off-leash facilities provide fence-enclosed areas where dogs can run freely and socialize. Both parks are divided into several different areas for various sizes and breed temperaments, and have sitting areas for pet owners.
- 18-Hole Disc Golf Courses
- 245 N. Thorpe Rd. • 928-774-2868/ 1650 N. Turquoise Rd. •928-774-2868 / Arizona Snowbowl • 928-779-1951 / Northern Arizona University • 928-523-9011. These courses offer exciting challenges as they wind through the ponderosa pines. Call for more information.


