Telephone Pioneers of America Park

A park of very different kind, Telephone Pioneers of America Park in northwest Phoenix is a unique point of pride. It opened in 1988 and is the nation's first barrier-free park for physically challenged individuals. The park, which was built by volunteers on land donated by the city of Phoenix, was funded entirely through donations.

The $2.5 million facility features two beep baseball fields, a therapeutic heated pool, wheelchair accessible playground equipment, an 18-station exercise course, handball, volleyball, tennis, basketball, shuffleboard and an activity room. There are also ramadas, grills and picnic facilities. The park offers a variety of special social and recreation programs and special events for people with disabilities.