Park Details

Name:	South Mountain Environmental Education Center
Address:	10409 South Central Avenue
	Phoenix
	Arizona
	85042
Phone:	602- 534-6324
TTY:	602-534-6328
Email:	smeec.pks@phoenix.gov
URL:	http://phoenix.gov/PARKS/smeec.html

Category

• Municipal park, recreation area or facility managed by city or county government

General Description

Located in South Mountain Park/Preserve, the South Mountain Environmental Education Center (SMEEC) is operated by the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department’s Natural Resources Division. SMEEC provides a variety of ranger-led programs and recreational opportunities to over a million visitors each year. At almost 17,000 acres, South Mountain Park/Preserve is the largest municipal park in the country, and one of the largest in the world. SMEEC serves as a window to the preserve, providing visitors an introduction to the area’s natural environment and cultural history. Just outside SMEEC’s doorway is the accessible Judith Tunell Trail, which consists of two, �-mile loops made of stabilized granite. One of a handful of accessible trails within the city, the trail boasts interpretive signs, water fountains, benches, three shade ramadas, and a bridge over a wash. At SMEEC, visitors may check out wheelchairs for use on the trail, as well as Braille booklets that provide a translation of the interpretive signs found along the route.

Accessibility Features

General Accessibility Features

• Accessible bathrooms
• Accessible viewing areas or outlooks
• Accessible trails
• Accessible picnic tables/areas

Amenities and Lodging

• No accessible amenities and lodging

Information and Interpretation Features

• Nature centers, visitor centers and/or museums that are accessible for people using mobility devices
• Sign language interpreters available for guided tours and interpretive programs
• Exhibits located on accessible routes