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Yavapai County's Free and
Discounted Activities Directory

Discover free admission days, library Culture Pass destinations, and low-cost community recreation across Prescott, Prescott Valley, Camp Verde, Cottonwood, Clarkdale, Jerome, and the Verde Valley.

Animal Sanctuaries & Wildlife Encounters

Non-profit animal sanctuaries, rescue preserves, and native habitat viewing.

Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary Prescott Disability & Senior Discount

Non-profit sanctuary dedicated to the rescue of non-releasable native and exotic wildlife, including black bears, mountain lions, and raptors. Reduced admission rates for seniors, military, and individuals with disabilities. Packed dirt and gravel paths with frequent benches and resting gazebos overlooking Willow Lake.

1403 Heritage Park Rd, Prescott, AZ 86301 | (928) 778-4242 | heritageparkzoo.org

Nature Walks, Lakes & Riparian Preserves

Accessible lakeshore loop paths, wetlands sanctuaries, and scenic river trails.

Willow Lake Park & Heritage Trails Prescott Always Free Admission

Scenic city recreation area featuring level decomposed-granite and packed-dirt trails skirting Willow Creek and shoreline wetlands. Popular for accessible birdwatching and wildlife viewing with shaded ramadas, picnic grounds, and paved parking lots.

1497 Heritage Park Rd, Prescott, AZ 86301 | (928) 777-1122 | prescott-az.gov
Lynx Lake Recreation Area (Lakeshore Trail) Prescott Access Pass / Day-Use Fee ($5)

55-acre reservoir in the Prescott National Forest surrounded by ponderosa pines. The West Shore features a wide, barrier-free paved path with lakeside resting benches, accessible fishing docks, and boat ramp. Day-use fee is waived for holders of the America the Beautiful Interagency Access Pass.

Lynx Lake Store Rd, Prescott, AZ 86303 | (928) 443-8000 | fs.usda.gov/prescott
Dead Horse Ranch State Park (Lagoon Loop) Cottonwood State Park Pass / Low-Cost

Riparian greenway along the Verde River featuring three stocked fishing lagoons. Offers flat, accessible dirt and paved trail loops around the water basins, wheelchair-accessible fishing platforms, and extensive cottonwood shade.

675 Dead Horse Ranch Rd, Cottonwood, AZ 86326 | (928) 634-5283 | azstateparks.com/dead-horse-ranch

Archaeology, Mining & Regional History

Ancient Verde Valley archaeological ruins, pioneer territorial centers, and historic mining towns.

Verde Valley Archaeology Center & Museum Camp Verde Act One Culture Pass

State-of-the-art museum preserving ancient indigenous ceramics, rare textiles, and archaeological tools excavated throughout the Verde Valley. Culture Passes valid for 2 free general admissions. Single-story, fully barrier-free layout with accessible restrooms and wide gallery aisles.

460 Finnie Flat Rd, Camp Verde, AZ 86322 | (928) 567-0066 | vvarchcenter.org
Sharlot Hall Museum Prescott Culture Pass Eligible / Low-Cost

4-acre open-air heritage campus preserving Arizona's territorial history. Features the original 1864 Governor's Mansion, historic log structures, rose gardens, and transport exhibits. Paved and decomposed-granite outdoor pathways connect all historic buildings; interior museum galleries are fully accessible.

415 W Gurley St, Prescott, AZ 86301 | (928) 445-3122 | sharlothallmuseum.org
Fort Verde State Historic Park Camp Verde State Park Pass / Low-Cost

Preserves four original 1870s adobe buildings from the Central Arizona Indian Wars period, including the main headquarters, doctor's quarters, and officers' quarters. Flat dirt and gravel pathways around the central parade ground; main museum building features street-level ramp access.

125 E Hollamon St, Camp Verde, AZ 86322 | (928) 567-3275 | azstateparks.com/fort-verde
Jerome State Historic Park (Douglas Mansion) Jerome State Park Pass / Low-Cost

Housed in the 1916 adobe mansion of mining magnate James S. Douglas, perched above the Verde Valley. Features mineral displays, a 3D model of underground mine shafts, and historic mining equipment. Elevator provides access between exhibition floors.

100 Douglas Rd, Jerome, AZ 86331 | (928) 634-5381 | azstateparks.com/jerome
Clemenceau Heritage Museum Cottonwood Free Admission (Donations Welcome)

Preserves the agricultural, industrial, and social history of the Verde Valley. Highlights include an extensive working model railroad display depicting the United Verde copper line and a replica 1918 schoolroom. Level entry throughout the building.

1 N Willard St, Cottonwood, AZ 86326 | (928) 634-2868 | clemenceaumuseum.weebly.com

Western Art, Architecture & Creative Centers

Western bronzes, regional fine art galleries, and experimental arcology communities.

Phippen Museum Prescott Act One Culture Pass

Dedicated to Western art, cowboy culture, bronze sculptures, and regional landscapes. Culture Passes grant 2 free general admissions. Level parking directly adjacent to the entrance ramp; wide, barrier-free galleries with loaner manual wheelchairs available on request.

4701 AZ-89, Prescott, AZ 86301 | (928) 778-1385 | phippenartmuseum.org
Arcosanti Mayer Culture Pass (Advance Res Req)

Paolo Soleri's world-famous experimental arcology community exploring architecture fused with ecology. Culture Pass checkout requires an advance telephone or online reservation prior to arrival. Visitors with mobility considerations should note the desert hillside terrain includes steps, natural grades, and gravel pathways.

13555 S Arcosanti Rd, Mayer, AZ 86333 | (928) 632-7138 | arcosanti.org

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