City of Phoenix Provides Free Sand for Flood Preparedness
The City of Phoenix is providing free sand for sandbags at nine park locations to help residents prepare for expected wet weekend weather and potential localized flooding. Residents must bring their own bags and shovels to fill them at sites…
Phoenix, AZ, October 9, 2026 — The City of Phoenix is offering free sand to residents in preparation for anticipated wet weather and the potential for localized flooding. The initiative aims to assist individuals and families in securing their properties ahead of expected rainfall over the weekend.
Residents who wish to take advantage of this service are required to bring their own sandbags and shovels to the designated locations. The sand is available at nine different park sites across the city.
The participating park locations are:
- Paseo Highlands Park
- Paradise Valley Park
- Moon Valley Park
- Encanto Park Sports Complex
- El Oso Park
- Pecos Park
- Trailside Point Park
- Aguila Park
- Esteban Park
This measure is part of the city’s efforts to mitigate the impact of weather-related events and ensure community safety. The availability of sand is intended to support residents in proactively implementing protective measures against potential water damage. Further details regarding specific operating hours for sand pickup were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Mitchell Koch on www.azfamily.com, see more information here.
Media gallery
