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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 NATURE CENTER OPENS AT CAVE CREEK REGIONAL PARK 3/11/2009 (Cave Creek) – A newly constructed nature center will open to the public immediately following a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, March 19 at 9:00 a.m. at Cave Creek Regional Park. ....More Details A lucky day for endangered fish 3/11/2009 FOUNTAIN HILLS — Friday the 13th will turn out to be a lucky day for two endangered fish at Maricopa County’s McDowell Mountain Regional Park, north of Fountain Hills. ....More Details Desert Outdoor Center paving the way to the great outdoors 2/19/2009 (Peoria) - The Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant, which offers spectacular views of the lake, recently added a 3,500 sq. foot patio which allows guests to enjoy the great outdoors. Known for its green friendly structures and educational programs, the center recently installed a water storage patio system, the first one in Arizona. ....More Details Lake Pleasant north entry temporarily closed 2/10/2009 (Peoria) Lake Pleasant Regional Park will be hosting the annual Honeywell Company Employee Campout from Thursday, March 19 through Sunday, March 22. ....More Details General Joe Foss Shooting Complex Opens to Public 1/13/2009 (Buckeye) – At 10 a.m. on Friday, January 16th west Valley residents will celebrate the grand opening of the General Joe Foss Shooting Complex at Buckeye Hills Regional Park. “We’re very excited about this project,” stated Chairman Max Wilson, Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, District 4. ....More Details Park seeks ghoulish creatures for clean-up! 10/15/2008 Join our Spooktacular Clean-up November 1st... ....More Details Anthem Trailhead connects residents to trail system 10/8/2008 (Anthem) For north Valley residents, this fall will bring cooler temperatures and access to a new trail system. On October 16 at 9:30 a.m., Maricopa County’s Parks and Recreation Department and Pulte Homes will unveil the Anthem Equestrian Trailhead located at Desert Hills and 11th Avenue. ....More Details County Parks Offer Free Camping 10/1/2008 (Phoenix) - With more families opting to vacation closer to home this year due to a sluggish economy and high gas prices, the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department is inviting the public to enjoy a night of free camping at a County park. Beginning Wednesday, October 1, visitors who pay the camping fee for one night at a County park will r ....More Details Maricopa County Parks Lift Fire Ban 7/30/2008 (Phoenix) – The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department will lift its annual fire ban beginning Friday, August 1, 2008. This allows park visitors to use campfires, fire pits, and charcoal grills. ....More Details Waterfall Trail to reopen in two weeks 6/9/2008 (Waddell) – Effective immediately, White Tank Mountain Regional Park has closed the Waterfall Trail and trailhead. The closure is expected to last approximately two weeks while the Trails Crew applies a compact granite base to the first half-mile of the barrier-free trail. ....More Details LAKE PLEASANT FOUR-LANE TEMPORARILY CLOSED 5/15/2008 (Peoria) Lake Pleasant Regional Park will host the DCB Zoot Sprint Triathlon Friday, June 6 through Saturday, June 7. The event will close the four-lane boat ramp on Friday, June 6 at 5 p.m.; however, it will reopen to the public at 11 a.m. on Saturday. Park visitors are encouraged to use the ten-lane boat ramp on South Park Road accessed through ....More Details Safe Boating Celebration 5/8/2008 Is your boat ready for the water? (Peoria) – Is your watercraft safe? If you hesitated while answering this question, then you won’t want to miss the 2008 Arizona Safe Boating Celebration at Lake Pleasant Regional Park on May 17 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free vessel safety checks will be offered by the U.S. Power Squadron and U.S. Coast Guard Auxi ....More Details COUNTY PARK REVIEWS TRAIL PLAN 5/8/2008 (Fountain Hills) – The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department will be reviewing the McDowell Mountain Regional Park Trails Master Plan to ensure that the park has an adequate trail system in place to support increased future use. ....More Details ANNUAL FIRE BAN TO BE IMPLEMENTED 4/28/2008 (Phoenix) – The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department will initiate its annual fire ban beginning Monday, May 12, 2008. “This winter, the County received an abundance of rainfall which produced beautiful wildflowers and lush vegetation in the parks. However, this vegetation has since dried out and left the parks with a large quantity of g ....More Details LAKE PLEASANT ENTRY TEMPORARILY CLOSED 2/13/2008 (Peoria) Lake Pleasant Regional Park will be hosting the annual Honeywell Company Employee Campout from Thursday, March 13 through Sunday, March 16. This event closes the North Entry and four-lane boat ramp of Lake Pleasant at 12 a.m. on Thursday, March 13, and reopens to the public at 4 p.m. on Sunday. Park visitors are encouraged to use the ten-l ....More Details SCORPION BAY MARINA DOCK DEDICATION 1/11/2008 (Morristown) – Skipper Marine Development and Lake Pleasant Regional Park are pleased to announce that construction on the new Scorpion Bay Marina has begun. To celebrate the occasion, the agencies are hosting a dock dedication on Thursday, January 17 at 1 p.m. at 10970 W. Peninsula Road. ....More Details White Tank Mountain Regional Park to reopen Waterfall Trail 12/20/2007 (Waddell) – White Tank Mountain Regional Park will reopen the Waterfall Trail and trailhead to the public on Friday, December 28. The barrier-free trail had been closed for renovations as crews regraded, resurfaced and extended the barrier-free portion of the trail by one-tenth of a mile. “I think the public will be extremely pleased with the chang ....More Details Sharing the Joy of Nature! 12/19/2007 (Phoenix) - As children, many of us were ushered outdoors by our parents with a friendly reminder to be inside before the streetlights came on. While outdoors, we’d spend countless hours exploring our surroundings and making up games with our friends. However, today’s youth are either participating in more structured outdoor activities or opting to ....More Details COUNTY PARKS FACE TEMPORARY FIRE BANS 11/15/2007 (Phoenix) – Effective Friday, November 16, 2007, the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department may begin imposing temporary park fire bans. “Due to extremely dry conditions within the parks and the lack of moisture received during the monsoon season, park supervisors have been given permission to issue temporary fire bans in their respective ....More Details Agencies present plan objectives for Agua Fria conservation 10/31/2007 (Morristown) – On July 1, 2007, the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department and Bureau of Reclamation began enforcing the restriction against motorized vehicle use in the Agua Fria conservation area at Lake Pleasant Regional Park. ....More Details COUNTY PARKS HONOR VETERANS WITH GESTURE OF APPRECIATION 10/30/2007 (Maricopa County) – As a small token of appreciation for the freedoms afforded to all Americans, Maricopa County’s Parks and Recreation Department will be honoring all veterans with Military Service Appreciation Day on Sunday, November 11. ....More Details Ghosts and goblins celebrate Halloween in the parks 10/19/2007 (Phoenix) - This Halloween season, the County parks are celebrating by offering several creepy and out of this world events. Grab your mummy, hop on your broomstick and fly on over to one of the spooktacular festivities below. We’ll leave the jack-o’-lantern on for you. ....More Details LAKE PLEASANT HOSTS CAMPGROUND COOK-OFF 10/16/2007 (Morristown) – Have you been dying to try out a new recipe or do you simply enjoy the thrill of competition? If so, then the amateur Lake Pleasant Campground Cook-Off on Saturday, November 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. is calling your name! Chefs will have the opportunity to test their culinary skills in three categories: chili, stew and desserts. ....More Details Desert Outdoor Center gets a little spacey 10/11/2007 (Peoria) – Are you looking for an excuse to act a little spacey? If so, then dress up in your favorite space creature costume and head on out to the Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant on Saturday, October 20 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. for an out of this world Meteor Shower Event! ....More Details Volunteers get hands dirty to keep County parks clean 9/24/2007 (Phoenix) - Community members from across the Valley will gather at 7 a.m. on Saturday, October 6th to begin an Unmark the Parks clean-up effort. The effort is being organized by Maricopa County’s Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with Christ’s Church of the Valley. ....More Details Meetings to focus on Agua Fria conservation area scheduled 8/30/2007 (Morristown) – On July 1, 2007, the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department and Bureau of Reclamation began enforcing the restriction on motorized vehicle use in the Agua Fria conservation area at Lake Pleasant Regional Park. The decision to enforce Park Rule R-107 was made to ensure public safety and to protect the conservation area. ....More Details Maricopa County Parks Lift Fire Ban 8/14/2007 (Phoenix) – The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department will lift its annual fire ban beginning Monday, August 20, 2007. This allows park visitors to use campfires, fire pits, and charcoal grills. The decision comes in time for the Labor Day weekend. ....More Details New County parks director at helm 7/13/2007 (Phoenix) – After 15 successful years at the helm, William Scalzo has stepped down as the director for the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department. “Bill is an exceptional leader and has done a great job overseeing the largest regional park system in the United States. We were delighted that he was given the opportunity to mentor his succe ....More Details Desert Tortoises occupy new habitat at San Tan Park 7/9/2007 (Queen Creek) – As the saying goes, if you build it they will come. Or at least that’s what Joan Perry, Chairman of the Friends of San Tan, was hoping when the Friends group constructed the 30 by 35 ft. Desert Tortoise Habitat at San Tan Mountain Regional Park. Armed with den designs and the knowledge that desert tortoises enjoy a diet of native gr ....More Details Celebrate Recreation and Parks Month 7/5/2007 (Phoenix) - Since 1985, the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) has designated the month of July as Recreation and Parks Month. Recreation facilities and parks across the country annually use July to celebrate the kick-off of summer programming as well as a time to pull communities together to volunteer, get involved in great outdoor p ....More Details Lake Pleasant to celebrate the Fourth of July 6/27/2007 (Morristown) – The Fourth of July is quickly approaching! Pack up your kids, neighbors and friends and make plans to witness one of the finest firework displays in the Valley at Lake Pleasant Regional Park on Tuesday, July 3rd! Better yet, make it a memorable day by adding activities such as boating, a refreshing dip in the lake or a picnic under a ....More Details Public hearing on proposed fee increases for County parks 5/21/2007 (Phoenix) – The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on June 20, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. in the Supervisors’ Auditorium located at 205 W. Jefferson regarding the proposed fee increases for the County Parks and Recreation Department. The newly proposed fee schedule has been recommended by the Parks & Recreation Commission after ....More Details White Tank Mtn. Regional Park closes trail for renovations 5/18/2007 (Waddell) - White Tank Mountain Regional Park will close the Waterfall Trail and trailhead on June 1 for renovations. During the closure, crews will re-grade, resurface and extend the barrier-free portion of the trail. ....More Details LAKE PLEASANT FOUR-LANE TEMPORARILY CLOSED 5/16/2007 (Peoria) Lake Pleasant Regional Park will be hosting the DCB Zoot Sprint Triathlon Friday, June 9 through Saturday, June 10. The event will close the four-lane boat ramp on Friday, June 9 at 4 p.m.; however, it will reopen to the public at 10 a.m. on Saturday. Park visitors are encouraged to use the ten-lane boat ramp on South Park Road accessed t ....More Details Agencies to enforce motorized vehicle restriction 5/15/2007 (Morristown) – Effective July 1, 2007, in accordance with the Park Rule R-107 and 1995 Park Master Plan, the restrictions on motorized vehicle use at the Lake Pleasant Regional Park Agua Fria Conservation Area entrance will be enforced. The conservation area is located at the north end of the park just south of Table Mesa Road. ....More Details ANNUAL FIRE BAN TO BE IMPLEMENTED 5/14/2007 (Phoenix) – The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department will initiate its annual fire ban beginning Tuesday, May 29, 2007. “Due to the extremely dry conditions within the parks and the lack of moisture received this winter, the department will prohibit any fires on Maricopa County park property,” stated Maricopa County Supervisor Fulton Bro ....More Details Parks Holds Public Hearing For Proposed Fee Increases 5/4/2007 (Phoenix) – Maricopa County’s Parks and Recreation Commission will host a public hearing on Tuesday, May 8 at 8:30 a.m. in the Parks Conference Room located at 234 N. Central Avenue, Ste. 6400 in Phoenix to discuss proposed fee increases. ....More Details Fourth Annual Arizona Safe Boating Celebration 4/26/2007 PHOENIX - Grab your kids, invite your friends, bring sunscreen and haul your boat over to the 2007 Arizona Safe Boating Celebration at the Ten Lane Ramp at Lake Pleasant on Saturday, May 19 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. ....More Details Initial segment of Maricopa Regional Trail completed 4/19/2007 (Cave Creek) – In February 2000, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors (BOS) formed the Maricopa County Trails Commission and unveiled plans to develop a regional trail system that would eventually link all of Maricopa County’s regional parks together and create recreation corridors to connect people and open space. ....More Details San Tan Mountain Regional Park postpones trails dedication 4/18/2007 (Queen Creek) – The ribbon-cutting ceremony originally scheduled for Tuesday, April 24 at 8:30 a.m. at San Tan Mountain Regional Park has been postponed. “This was a difficult decision for the park to make; however, it was determined that hosting a celebration for the trail system in the fall would allow us to celebrate additional trails and am ....More Details Entry station opens at Estrella Mountain Regional Park 4/17/2007 (Goodyear) – A newly constructed entry station will open to the public immediately following a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, April 23 at 8:30 a.m. at Estrella Mountain Regional Park. ....More Details Celebrate Earth Day! 4/5/2007 (Phoenix) – On April 22, 1970, the first Earth Day was held to spark a revolution against environmental degradation. Since that time, people all over the world have made a promise to help the environment. This year, Maricopa County’s Parks and Recreation Department and Keep Phoenix Beautiful have joined forces to organize a clean-up effort at Adobe ....More Details Entry station opens at White Tank Mountain Regional Park 4/5/2007 (Waddell) – A newly constructed entry station will open to the public immediately following a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, April 10 at 9:30 a.m. at White Tank Mountain Regional Park. ....More Details Maricopa County Parks Releases Aquatic & Amusement Park RFP 4/2/2007 (Phoenix) - Maricopa County’s Parks and Recreation Department released a Request for Proposal for Adobe Dam Regional Park on March 29. The scope of work for the aquatic and amusement park proposal concentrates on expanding, managing, operating and maintaining an existing facility located in the park effective October 1, 2008. ....More Details LAKE PLEASANT CLOSES DIRTY SHIRT COVE 3/26/2007 (Morristown) – Lake Pleasant Regional Park visitors will soon witness changes at Dirty Shirt Cove as parts of the shoreline are fenced-off and closure signs are installed for construction of the new Scorpion Bay Marina and Yacht Club. The Dirty Shirt closure will go into effect on April 2, 2007. ....More Details Maricopa County Parks seeks community input 3/21/2007 (Phoenix) - Maricopa County’s Parks and Recreation Department is working to develop the framework for a System Strategic Master Plan that will meet the needs of Maricopa County’s ever expanding population. The goal of the System Strategic Master Plan is to provide future direction for the department over the next 50 years and recommend strategies t ....More Details Minimize the risk of dehydration while hiking 3/19/2007 (Phoenix) – After an unusually cool winter, many folks are heading outdoors to take advantage of the beautiful weather. However, the warmer temperatures can prove to be a danger to an outdoor enthusiast’s body as they tend to underestimate the possibility of heat exhaustion and dehydration. To avoid becoming dehydrated, outdoor enthusiasts are enco ....More Details LAKE PLEASANT PROMOTES HEALTHY LIFESTYLES 3/8/2007 (Phoenix) – The pre-registration deadline for the Dam Good Run being held at Lake Pleasant Regional Park is fast approaching. Individuals who wish to take advantage of the lower registration fee must have their paperwork submitted by Tuesday, March 20. ....More Details Buffalo Soldiers rally at rodeo grounds 3/6/2007 (Goodyear) At 10 a.m. on Sunday, March 11, Buffalo Soldiers from all over Arizona will rally at Estrella Mountain Regional Park’s Rodeo Arena for a historical presentation and to showcase their equestrian maneuvers. Learn how the Buffalo Soldiers got their name and the important role they played in Arizona history. ....More Details Gathering of Friends Event 2/14/2007 (Peoria) - The Friends of the Desert Outdoor Center, a non-profit group that provides support and stewardship to the Center, are hosting a BBQ on March 2 for individual’s interested learning more about membership opportunities. ....More Details Take A Hike! 2/14/2007 (Queen Creek) – Beginning February 15, San Tan Mountain Regional Park visitors will be able to enjoy a hike on one of three new scenic trails. The new trail system includes the Goldmine Trail (2.5 miles), Moonlight Trail (1.2 miles) and San Tan Trail (3.2 miles). ....More Details Lake Pleasant Entry Temporarily Closed 2/9/2007 (Peoria) Lake Pleasant Regional Park will be hosting the annual Honeywell Company Employee Campout from Thursday, March 8 through Sunday, March 11. This event closes the North Entry and four-lane boat ramp of Lake Pleasant at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 8, and reopens to the public at 2 p.m. on Sunday. Park visitors are encouraged to use the ten-lane ....More Details Parks breaks ground on Regional Trail System 12/21/2006 (Phoenix) - Outdoor enthusiasts will be pleased to learn that Maricopa County’s Parks and Recreation Department has broken ground on the long awaited Regional Trail System. The Regional Trail System, adopted by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors in 2002, will provide a continuous trail system connecting county parks to recreational corridors ....More Details Maricopa County Parks Releases Request for Proposal 11/21/2006 (Phoenix) - Maricopa County’s Parks and Recreation Department released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Estrella Mountain Regional Park Sports Field Complex on November 20th. Items listed in the scope of work include upgrading the existing sport field facilities, construction of additional sports fields and ancillary services (batting cages, mi ....More Details NO BURN DAY SNUFFS OUT CAMPFIRES 11/7/2006 (Phoenix) – Maricopa County’s Air Quality Department has issued a “No Burn Day” Advisory for Wednesday, November 8th. During this time, residents must refrain from burning wood in their fireplaces and woodstoves. The Parks and Recreation Department would like to remind all park visitors that the No Burn Day includes campfires. ....More Details COUNTY PARKS HONOR VETERANS 10/19/2006 (Maricopa County) – As a small token of appreciation for the freedoms afforded to all Americans, Maricopa County’s Parks and Recreation Department will be honoring all veterans with Military Service Appreciation Day on Saturday, November 11. ....More Details COUNTY PARK FEATURES WORK OF LOCAL ARTIST 10/18/2006 (Fountain Hills) – Although the monsoon season is officially over, it is still possible to experience the beauty these storms display. Maricopa County’s McDowell Mountain Regional Park is currently exhibiting the work of photographer Susan Strom, known in the Southwest as the "Lightning Lady.” ....More Details Lake Pleasant Hosts 21st Annual MS150 Best Dam Bike Tour 10/6/2006 (Peoria) – Maricopa County’s Lake Pleasant Regional Park is hosting the 2006 Discount Tire MS150 Best Dam Bike Tour on Saturday, October 28. The MS150 Best Dam Bike Tour is Arizona’s premiere cycling tour and this year marks the 21st anniversary of the ride! The event raises over $600,000 annually to support local programs and research for over 8,0 ....More Details LAKE PLEASANT WELCOMES ARIZONA’S TOUGHEST COMPETITORS 9/8/2006 (Phoenix) – Plans are under way to host Tri-Family Racing’s third annual Olympic and Sprint Triathlon/Duathlon Race at Lake Pleasant Regional Park on Sunday, October 8th starting at 6:30 a.m. The event will be held at the four-lane boat ramp which is located at the north end of the lake. ....More Details National Public Lands Day 9/8/2006 National Public Lands Day, the only nationwide celebration of public lands, is a day that brings awareness to open space and thanks the many people for their support and hard work, including volunteers, land agencies, and outdoor-minded businesses. ....More Details Parks releases RFP for family-oriented recreational services 8/23/2006 Phoenix) - Maricopa County’s Parks and Recreation Department is soliciting proposals for family-oriented recreational services at the Adobe Dam Regional Park located at 23280 N. 43rd Avenue, Glendale, Arizona, 85310. ....More Details Maricopa County Parks To Lift Fire Ban 8/23/2006 (Phoenix) – The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department will lift its annual fire ban beginning Monday, August 28, 2006. This allows park visitors to use campfires, fire pits, and charcoal grills. The decision comes in time for the Labor Day weekend. ....More Details Pack it in - pack it out! 8/17/2006 Maricopa County's Lake Pleasant Regional Park implements a Protect Our Natural Resource Program to gain control of litter. ....More Details Parks seeks qualified Construction Manager at Risk 7/19/2006 Maricopa County’s Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a qualified Construction Manager at Risk/General Contractor to provide design phase assistance and complete construction services as the Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) for the Maricopa Trail. ....More Details Fire Ban Effective May 1st 4/27/2006 The Maricopa County Parks & Recreation Department will initiate its annual fire ban beginning Monday, May 1, 2006. Due to the dry conditions within the parks, the department will prohibit any fires on Maricopa County park property. This includes banning the use of all campfires, fire pits, and charcoal grills. ....More Details COUNTY PARKS MOVE HEADQUARTERS 1/19/2006 Department administration will be unavailable for two days. ....More Details County Park To Go Solar 1/11/2006 Educational facility leads the way to pollution-free energy with state-of-the-art flat-plate solar thermal system. In cooperation with APS, it is the first of its kind in Arizona, and one of a handful in the United States. ....More Details County Parks Win Prestigious Award 12/21/2005 Department recognized for quality of service and management. This award recognizes organizations that demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and have established and deployed fundamental quality systems within their operations. ....More Details Lake Pleasant Northeast Arm Closed 12/14/2005 Annual Agua Fria Inlet Closure Effective Tomorrow. ....More Details Maricopa County Board Approves Marina 12/8/2005 Lake Pleasant Park to offer public boating services. ....More Details Holiday Events This December 12/2/2005 Maricopa County Parks offer something for everyone. Throughout the month of December various parks will offer Holiday Hikes, campfire fun, kayak/canoe tours, live animal displays, and much more! ....More Details LAKE PLEASANT HOSTS THE 20TH ANNUAL MS150 BEST DAM BIKE TOUR 10/31/2005 10-Lane Boat Ramp Closed to the Public on this day. ....More Details AN ARRAY OF EVENTS THIS WEEKEND 9/26/2005 Maricopa County Parks offer something for everyone. ....More Details SATURDAY IS NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY 9/22/2005 Maricopa County celebrates with activities at regional parks. ....More Details LAKE PLEASANT HOSTS THE CARLOS O’BRIAN’S TRIATHLON 9/9/2005 North Entry and 4-Lane Boat Ramp Closed to the Public. ....More Details SAN TAN PARK TO OPEN ENTRY STATION 8/26/2005 Ceremonial ribbon-cutting event open to public. ....More Details Board Authorizes Application to Acquire New Park Land 8/12/2005 Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Authorize Application to Patent 28,930 Acres in the Wickenburg Area. ....More Details WATERFALL FLOWS AT COUNTY PARK 8/11/2005 Significant Rainfall Has Added Power to White Tank’s Treasure..... ....More Details MARICOPA COUNTY PARKS LIFT FIRE BAN 8/11/2005 Regional parks permit campfires & grills in time for holiday. ....More Details WHITE TANK PARK HAS WATER 7/29/2005 Water Tank Repairs Complete. ....More Details COUNTY PARK PROMOTES FIRE AWARENESS 7/7/2005 McDowell Park to host timely event. ....More Details SPUR CROSS RANCH REOPENS 6/27/2005 Visitors asked to stay safe and away from fire danger. ....More Details ROAD CONSTRUCTION BEGINS OUTSIDE PARK 6/24/2005 Estrella Park activities and access will not be affected. ....More Details LAKE PLEASANT TO CELEBRATE THE 4TH OF JULY 6/24/2005 Park plans for a silent auction and kids’ activities! ....More Details SPUR CROSS RANCH AS BASE FOR FIREFIGHTERS 6/24/2005 County provides access and assistance to contain Cave Creek fire. ....More Details SPUR CROSS RANCH STILL CLOSED DUE TO FIRE 6/23/2005 County decides to keep visitors safe and away from fire danger. ....More Details COUNTY PARK REMAINS OPEN DURING FIRE BAN 6/23/2005 McDowell Mtn. Regional Park not affected by Scottsdale Decision. ....More Details County's Educational Facility Welcomes Boy Scouts 6/14/2005 In a partnership with the scouts, the DOC is providing the facility and expert teaching skills of its Interpretive Ranger staff for these boys to earn their Aquatics Merit Badges. The four-day program includes canoeing, sailing, kayaking, motor-boating, skiing, fishing, and aquatics skills, where the boys hit the refreshing waters of Lake Pleasant ....More Details County Parks See Record-High Visits 6/3/2005 Maricopa County Parks saw a record number of visitors this past spring. Residents, and tourists, flocked to their nearest county park to participate in popular activities such as guided wildflower hikes, camping, and horse-back rides. ....More Details WHITE TANK PARK WITHOUT WATER 5/26/2005 White Tank Mountain Regional Park will be without water for the month of June, 2005. The water storage tank is being refurbished and will require the water system to be out of operation for the month. ....More Details Lake Pleasant Water Levels at Full Capacity 5/20/2005 Great time to go and escape the record heat! Lake Pleasant Regional Park’s water level is at full capacity and that means plenty of opportunities for all sorts of recreation. This Memorial Day weekend, the Valley of the Sun is to live up to its name with record daytime highs. Beat the heat by visiting Lake Pleasant for a boat ride, water skiing, or ....More Details Lake Pleasant Northeast Arm Reopens 3/31/2005 Annual Agua Fria Inlet Closure Lifted Early This Year. ....More Details LAKE PLEASANT HOSTS FITNESS EVENT 3/31/2005 “Dam Good Run/Walk/Hike” Scheduled for Saturday. ....More Details BAJADA TRAIL OPENS AT WHITE TANK PARK 3/28/2005 Ceremonial Dedication Scheduled for Wednesday Morning. ....More Details COUNTY PARKS CELEBRATE HOSTS 3/28/2005 Annual Appreciation Picnic a “Thank You” to Volunteers. ....More Details C.A.S.T. For Kids at Lake Pleasant Park 3/22/2005 The C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation invites you to join volunteers who love to fish with disabled and disadvantaged children for a day of fishing at the 6th Annual Catch a Special Thrill (CAST) for Kids Event on Saturday, March 26 at Lake Pleasant ....More Details Wildflowers Burst With Color 3/9/2005 County Parks offer Visitors Guided Hikes through Vibrant Trails. Brittlebush as bright as the desert sun; Mexican and California Poppies, with petals wide open, swaying in the breeze; Lupine rising in the air with blue-tipped stalks. A palette of blues, yellows, and reds has painted the desert into a colorful scene. ....More Details White Tank Park Reopens 2/22/2005 Flood Waters Clear from Park Road ....More Details Lake Pleasant Access Point Closed Again 2/17/2005 Elevation of Lake Pleasant is expected to rise again this weekend. Shoreline campers and visitors are asked to remain high enough away from the water level. Boaters and watercraft users are also asked to stay cautious of debris brought about by the storms. ....More Details SPUR CROSS RANCH REOPENS TO THE PUBLIC 2/11/2005 The conservation area has reopened this morning, with no additional sightings of a large cat, possibly a bobcat,acting in an unusual manner since Tuesday. Notice signs have been posted throughout Spur Cross Ranch highlighting the animal, behaviors, and a phone number for visitors to call in the event of a sighting ....More Details WHITE TANK PARK CLOSED DUE TO HEAVY RAINS 2/11/2005 The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation department has closed access into White Tank Mountain Regional Park. Rains from today’s storm have increased the water level in the washes, flooding many of the roads leading to, and inside, the west valley park. ....More Details Lake Pleasant Expected to Rise up to 8 Feet 2/11/2005 Lake Pleasant water levels are expected to rise eight feet by Sunday due to heavy rains and runoff. Shoreline campers and visitors are asked to remain high enough from the water level. Lake Pleasant Regional Park will be closing the northeast access point off Table Mesa Road. The closure is expected to remain in place for the next few weeks. . ....More Details SPUR CROSS RANCH CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC 2/8/2005 (Cave Creek) - The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation department has closed Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area in Cave Creek after reported sightings of a wild, large cat acting in an unusual manner ....More Details COUNTY AND STABLE TEAM UP FOR HOMELESS KIDS PROGRAM 2/8/2005 “A Day at the Stable” to Connect Urban Kids with Outdoors. ....More Details LAKE PLEASANT ACCESS POINT REOPENS 1/25/2005 Public Urged to Continue to Use Main Entrance. ....More Details ONE LAKE PLEASANT ACCESS POINT CLOSED 1/14/2005 Public Urged to Use Main Entrance off Castle Hot Springs Road. ....More Details WATERFALL FLOWS AT COUNTY PARK 1/10/2005 Recent rains have left the waters pouring out of Waterfall Canyon at White Tank Mountain Regional Park on the Valley’s west side. ....More Details TURN IN YOUR 50 HIKES CARD 1/10/2005 County Parks Program Looking for Annual Pass Winners. ....More Details COUNTY SUPERVISORS APPROVE PARK PLAN 12/1/2004 On Monday, November 29 at 9 a.m., the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved a Master Plan for San Tan Mountain Regional Park. ....More Details County Parks Roll Out New Web Site 11/2/2004 Maricopa.gov/Parks has a new look! Calendars, Activities, Programs, and more ....More Details GOLF TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT PARK 11/2/2004 Estrella’s Citizens Group Event Promises Fun and Reward. ....More Details PARKS COMMISSION REVIEWS TRAIL PLAN 11/2/2004 San Tan Park’s Trails Plan Available to the Public. ....More Details SAN TAN PARK TO GET ENTRY STATION 11/2/2004 Construction begins with ceremonial groundbreaking. ....More Details Lake Pleasant to Host Fallen Officers Fund Raiser 9/13/2004 A bass tournament to help the families of fallen Phoenix Police Officers Jason Wolfe and Eric White is scheduled for Saturday, September 25th at Lake Pleasant Regional Park. ....More Details Maricopa County Parks Lift Fire Ban 9/7/2004 The Maricopa County Parks & Recreation Department will lift its annual fire ban beginning Friday, September 3, 2004. This allows park visitors to use campfires, fire pits, and charcoal grills. The decision comes in time for this Labor Day weekend. ....More Details Lake Pleasant Regional Park to Host Carlos O'Brians Olympics 8/25/2004 The 4-lane boat ramp will be closed to the public from 5 p.m. on September 18 to 1 p.m. September 19. ....More Details Lake Pleasant Regional Park to Celebrate Independence Day! 6/24/2004 Park plans for a fireworks show and kids activities! ....More Details Summer Recreation Program Welcome in Rural Maricopa 6/11/2004 The Summer Recreation Program is well under way in rural Maricopa County. This program, free of charge to residents of unincorporated Maricopa County, provides recreational opportunities to children in grades K through 8. The program is coordinated with the local elementary schools, but fully funded by the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation depar ....More Details Fire Ban Placed on all Maricopa County Parks 5/15/2004 County Parks set May 15 as start date for annual fire ban. ....More Details Spur Cross Ranch Closed to the Public 4/8/2004 (Cave Creek) - The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation department has closed Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area in Cave Creek after reported sightings of a wild, large cat acting in an unusual manner. ....More Details

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