Phoenix neighbors organized to promote the “Grand Plan” for park restoration and to build a new portal.

The Friends of Encanto Park



Kelly Larabee and Bill Morlan
Susan and Ennis Dale
Steve Vollmer
Pam and Ray Slomski
Michael Brekke
April and Jay Murphy
Martin Vogel
Diana and Mark Kem
Pete Bessette
Stephanie Quincy and Martin Crist
Ron Pick
Brenda and Jim Howard
Liz and John Kally
Tyler Hemmen
TJ and Marc Cohen
George Abrams and Michael Saavedra
Dawn Risk
Lisa MacCollum
Allison and Chuck Blanchard
G.G. George
Brad Brauer
Dr. Robert Leighninger, Jr.
Encanto Palmcroft Historic Preservation Association
Encanto Citizens Association

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Welcome

Friends of Encanto Park is a volunteer group advocating for capital improvements for Encanto Park in Central Phoenix Arizona. The “crown jewel” of Phoenix Parks, Encanto Park broke ground in 1935 and is our most heavily used and beloved city park. A restored Encanto Park will invite residents, and visitors, to take delight in the community and our collective heritage.

Thanks to everyone who helped move the Encanto Park Grand Plan closer to reality, Encanto Park has secured a $5,000,000 line item from the Phoenix Parks and Preserve Initiative (PPPI). We look forward to working with the Parks Department to create a real master plan for restoration and improvements across the 222 acre campus.

The Friends of Encanto Park is also raising private money to enhance Encanto Park. We have been organizing since 2005 and are partners with the 501(c)(3) non-profit Phoenix Parks and Conservation Foundation.

The Encanto Entrada will be a portal with lush landscaping and benches on the vacant land at 8th Avenue and Encanto Boulevard. We also plan to embellish the new fencing with finial details. The designs for new high quality wrought iron fencing around Encanto Golf Course, and and the portal welcoming visitors to Encanto Park, are in the photo section.

Please join us in support of Encanto Park. Its unique and historic character has inspired Phoenix for more than seven decades. Let's work together to rebuild this sanctuary for future generations.

Thank you for your interest in helping make Encanto Park grow!

* Original art by Phoenix Native Lisa MacCollum
 
 

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