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Goldwater Lake

Goldwater Lake at Goldwater Park is located just four miles from downtown Prescott. It is a small lake with 15 acres of water surface, but features tons of family fun with park recreation and picnic facilities. The lake is small but has great views and perfect waters for canoeing and kayaking and also features a great hiking trail. It is open all year.

From Memorial Day through Labor Day, the lake is open 6 AM to 10 PM. From Labor Day to Memorial Day, hours are 7 AM to Sunset. A $2.00 per vehicle applies.

Boating at Goldwater Lake. Only boats with electric motors are permitted along with kayaks and canoes. Kayak and canoe rentals are available during hours of opertion. Prescott Outdoors will handle rentals. They can reached at (928) 925-8858.

The Arizona Game and Fish Department stocks the lake with rainbow trout every few weeks during the summer months. Largemouth bass, crappie, channel catfish, bluegill and sunfish also occupy the lake.

Swimming is not permitted.

Hiking at Goldwater Lake. An easy hiking trail rings around Goldwater Lake and connects with other trails in the Prescott National Forest.

Picnic tables, grills, restrooms, boat ramp and a children's playground is available. There are also sand volleyball courts and horseshoe pits for recreation. Picnic facilities are handicapped accessible.

For additional information please contact:

City of Prescott Parks and Lakes
2900 South Goldwater Lake Road
Prescott, Arizona 86301
(928) 777-1122

 

For additional information on Prescott festivals, events, lodging, dining, outdoor recreation, arts and culture go to:  www.visit-prescott.com  

 

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Note: This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of festivals and events in Prescott. Please refer to the website (www.visit-prescott.com) for more information.  

 

Event information is provided by third parties, the Office of Tourism can not gaurantee the accuracy of information listed.   

 

September
 Festivals & Events 
  
Summer Concert Series
Tuesday - Saturday evenings-all month
Historic Courthouse Plaza
www.visit-prescott.com   
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Grand Opening Weekend
Prescott Winery
September 4, 2015 @ 1:00 pm
Prescott Winery
216 North Alarcon Street
Prescott,AZ 86301
414.305.8697
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30th Annual Fair on The Square
September  5, 2015 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Historic Courthouse Plaza
www.visit-prescott.com   
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UV Splash Color Dash
September 5, 2015 @ 8:30 pm
Watson Lake Park 
Ivy Rios          928.708.0100
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Thumb Butte Food Truck Festival
September 12, 2015 @ 9:00 am
Mile High Middle School
928.499.9646 
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Antiques On the Square
Sept. 20, 2015 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Prescott Courthouse Plaza
928-636-6945 
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Acker Park 20th Birthday Celebration
September 26, 2015 @ 9:30 am
Acker Park
421 North Virginia Street
928-771-1428
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Prescott Oktoberfest
September 26, 2015 @ 12:00 pm - September 27, 2015 @ 5:00 pm 
Mile High Middle School
928 499-9646 
 
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7th Annual International PowWow
September 25, 2015 - September 27, 2015
Watson Lake Park
www.prescottpowwow.org/ 
 
Sharlot Hall Museum

Showcase of Historic Firearms 9/12
Arizona History Adventure 9/12
2nd Annual Bustles & Boots 9/12
 www.sharlot.org
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Highlands Center for Natural History 

The Folk Sessions 9/6
1st Annual Highlands Nature Festival 9/11
Howlin' at the Highlands 9/13
3rd Annual Wildflower Celebration 9/13
Knee high Naturalists 9/24
Insights to Outdoors 9/25
Wander the Wild 9/27
www.highlandscenter.org/

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Elks Opera House 

Teen Idols 9/5
Prescott Opera 9/10
Gary Morris 9/12
Livin' With the Past 9/17
Phoenix Symphony 9/20
Listen to the Music 9/25