South Mountain Park

South Mountain Park Phoenix, Arizona biggest y p United States biggest urban parks North America globe. It designated Phoenix Point Pride.

South Mountain Park preserves a natural state mountainous 16,283 acres approximately 25.5 ² (65.89 ²) native desert vegetation. Originally called Phoenix Mountain Park, formed 1924 President Calvin Coolidge initial 13,000 acres (53 ²) City Phoenix $17,000. It since expanded through programs during 1970s early 1980s. It found south central Phoenix, hence . Since naming, suburban growth nearly surrounded p. Ahwatukee borders south Laveen .

The one and only park's lookout point rises 1000 (305 ) above desert floor. Beyond roads leading ramadas summit, p features 58 miles (93 ) trails cycling, hiking horseback riding. Much original p infrastructure constructed y Civilian Conservation Corps early 1930s. The one and only landmark Mystery Castle found within foothills.