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The City of Tempe has launched a new park ranger program thanks to a City Council-approved budget for fiscal year 2023-24. Tempe Park Rangers is a new program within the Community Services Department. 

These full-time city employees are the community’s connection to our parks, preserves and green spaces. They provide helpful resources and information, as well as education about park rules. They do not carry firearms and they have the ability to issue city citations, though their focus will be on education first.

Tempe had a Park Ranger program many years ago and it was discontinued then due to the types of severe budget cuts that all communities needed to make during the Great Recession. Now, the City Council is bringing back the program with adjustments and improvements to make the service even better.

Rangers can be reached by calling Tempe311 at 480-350-4311 or using the Tempe311 app. Next time you see a park ranger in your city park, say hi!

Our programs

Hike with a Tempe Park Ranger!

Join us at 8 a.m. to explore Papago Preserve. Make sure to bring lots of water and wear good hiking shoes. The hike will be 2 miles and showcase the wildlife in Tempe. Meet at the Papago North Ballfield Parking lot, south of the Arizona Heritage Center. Please sign up by clicking the below link on the respective date you would like to attend.

Date: Nov. 10

Location: Papago Ballfield Parking Lot (1000 N. College Ave. @ Curry Road)

Time: 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Difficulty: Moderate, 2-mile hike

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Are you interested in observing nature, critters, and wildlife at night? Please join Tempe Park Rangers on a night nature hike to explore Mouer Park North! This nature-focused hike will take you through two peaks within Papago Preserve and Evelyn Hallman Park all while learning more about the beautiful desert habitats that Tempe has to offer! Make sure to bring a flashlight, plenty of water and wear good hiking shoes!  Please sign up clicking the date below.

Date: Oct. 27

Location: Moeur Park North (715 N. Mill Ave. @ Curry Road)

Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Difficulty: Moderate, 2-mile hike