Estrella (5/8) - It’s always fun hiking in the park at night	Spur Cross (5/8) - The conservation area is a different experience when seen softly illuminated by the silver moon.	Cave Creek (5/8) - Learn about all the amazing plants and animals that live in the desert.
Usery (5/9) - Moms love flowers, so why not take your mom up the Wind Cave Trail to view the beautiful saguaro blossoms?	Lake Pleasant (5/9) - Come explore the lush riparian areas of the Morgan City Wash.	San Tan (5/9) - Show your mom how much you care, by treating her to a magical 1.5-mile full moon adventure.
Spur Cross (5/10) - Bring mom along on this exploration of the newest trail, the Dragonfly Trail.	Lake Pleasant (5/10) - Come help us feed the captive Desert Tortoises housed at the Visitor Center.	Lake Pleasant (5/10) - Enjoy a scenic hike with mom along the South Pipeline Canyon Trailhead.

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Birdwatchers Bonanza	Bustling with activity	Rockin' Reptiles	The tortoise and the hare
Spring Wildflowers

Park News

LAKE PLEASANT FOUR-LANE TEMPORARILY CLOSED 4/29/2009 (Peoria) Lake Pleasant Regional Park will host the Tribal Sprint Triathlon the first weekend of June. The event will close both the north entry into the park and the four-lane boat ramp at 5 p.m. on Friday, June 5; however, they will reopen to the public at noon on Saturday, June 6. Park visitors are encouraged to use the ten-lane boat ramp on Sou ....More Details NEW WET ‘N’ WILD WATER PARK SET TO MAKE WAVES IN THE VALLEY 4/29/2009 PHOENIX (April 29, 2009) -- As temperatures start to rise, Valley residents have an exhilarating way to keep cool this summer with the opening of Wet ‘n’ Wild Phoenix (www.phoenixwetnwild.com), a new $30 million dollar water park located in North Phoenix near I-17, on Pinnacle Peak Road. Set to open in mid-June, the park will be the largest in t ....More Details Lake Pleasant Scuba Adventure Day 4/17/2009 (Peoria) - Join Lake Pleasant Regional Park on Saturday, May 2 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Scuba Adventure Day! At this fun filled family event, attendee’s will find slippery snorkel contests, a kids water craft program and dive shops that are eager to talk about the sport. First time divers are invited to try out the Discover Scuba experience while ....More Details

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"Just for Kids" - Little Desert Explorers - Usery Park - 5/6/2009

Even More Animal Olympics-Estrella - 5/6/2009

All About Gila Monsters - "Brown-Bag It" with Ranger B - Usery Park - 5/6/2009

Baseline Quickie Hike-Estrella - 5/7/2009

Terrific Tree Blossoms! Walk - Usery Park - 5/7/2009

Introducing...... The Desert! - Cave Creek Park - 5/8/2009

Desert Tortoise Watch - 5/8/2009

Lake Pleasant "Then & Now" Visitor Center Ranger Talk - Lake Pleasant - 5/8/2009

Family Moonlight Hike at White Tank Park - 5/8/2009

Full Moon Hike-Estrella - 5/8/2009

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