Encanto Park

Overview

Encanto Park is a public park in central Phoenix, Arizona. The park is composed of 222 acres (0.90 km2) of land consisting of picnic areas, a lagoon, boat house where boats can be rented, swimming pool, nature trail, amusement park, fishing and two golf courses. The lagoon is approximately 7.5 acres (0.030 km2) in surface area and about 6 feet (1.8 m2) deep, on average. The park is bounded by Thomas Road on the north, Encanto Boulevard on the south, 15th Avenue on the west and 7th Avenue on the east and is at a surface elevation of 1,100 ft (340 m).

One notable attraction at Encanto Park is Enchanted Island, an amusement park with rides, games, vending and a small train around the park.

Encanto Park has been designated as a Phoenix Point of Pride.

updated 03/2012 by Phoenix Arizona