Registration is Now Open for City of Mesa Winter Youth Sports and Recreation Programs

October 7, 2026 at 1:50 pm

Parents looking for fun and reliable ways to keep kids active this winter will find sports programs for all ages and skill levels in the City of Mesa. Registration is now open for Mesa residents for the Parks and Recreation 2026-2027 winter season, offering trusted City-run programs that bring children and families together.

Popular youth programs include Junior Suns Co-Ed Basketball League, Junior Suns Co-Ed Kinder Clinic, Floor Hockey Clinic, Cheer Clinic and Playball Multi-Sport, designed to help build skills, make friends and stay active in a supportive, community-centered environment.

Mesa Parks and Recreation also offers specialty classes such as Beginner's Ice Skating, Lim Karate and Pokemon Art. Additionally, teens can benefit from recreation activities like Pumpkin Paint Night and Esports Fortnite plus Teens in the Know one-day events discussing stress, e-cigarettes and marijuana.

There are also activities and programs for adults who can join leagues for women's and co-ed volleyball; men's, co-ed and senior co-ed softball and pickleball. There are also junior and adult pickleball and tennis lessons and tennis leagues for ages 16 and older.

Mesa's Adaptive Program offers adult and youth basketball, Unified Adult Basketball and cheerleading. Winter Break Camps and after school programs are also being offered for ages 5 to 13. Family-friendly events include Pumpkin Splash on Oct. 24, Family Field Day on Dec. 5 and Merry Main Street from Nov. 27 through Jan. 9.

A full list of programs and activities is available in the winter online PLAYBOOKLite available in English and Spanish.

All of these popular activities are the perfect way to keep families active while having fun. Non-residents can begin registering on Monday, Oct. 12 at 8 a.m.

How to Register:

•Online using the Active Net Registration System

•Phone: Call 480-644-PLAY (7529)

•In-person: Visit the Mesa Parks and Recreation Office at 708 W. Baseline Road. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Registration forms are available in English and Spanish. For questions, call 480-644-PLAY (7529). Some Mesa residents may qualify for the Mesa Recreation Scholarship MRS Discount, which provides 50% off youth and adaptive programs.