Scottsdale’s City Council has approved the 2024 Parks and Recreation Master Plan – designed to shape the future of Scottsdale’s parks, recreation services and community spaces for the next decade and beyond. The 2024 Master Plan is the culmination of 19 months of work with expert consultants DWL Architects and Kimley-Horn, combining strategies, data, and community feedback to create a dynamic framework for future growth.

Over 312,000 interactions were made through a variety of channels, including public meetings, statistically-valid surveys, social media and direct feedback sessions.

The plan outlines a number of key initiatives that will guide the future of Scottsdale’s parks and recreation system. These initiatives include high-priority capital investments, reinvestment in aging parks, enhancements to environmental resilience, promotion of community wellness, and operational improvements.