Estrella (9/5) - Celebrate the dog days of summer with your canine on the Coldwater Trail.	Spur Cross (9/5) - Spend a night under the stars learning about the constellations and listening to stories of the night sky. Show up early to see the release of a rehabilitated Barn owl.	Usery (9/5) - Ranger B is armed with his flashlight and prepared to lead you on a hunt for these elusive desert dwellers.
Cave Creek (9/6) - Learn how the early settlers survived the harsh desert landscape by using the surrounding vegetation.	San Tan (9/6) - Are you afraid of critters? Ranger Adam will put your mind at ease as he enlightens you about the beauty and remarkable abilities of your desert friends.	White Tank (9/6) - Are you interested in learning more about the creepy crawlies found in the park? Now is your chance.
Usery (9/6) - Are you looking for a fun night out? Join Tony LaConte, Stargazing for Everyone, as he shares stories about the night sky and constellations.	Lake Pleasant (9/7) - Have you ever wondered how fast a tortoise can move when its feeding time? Come out to the lake and find out!	COMING SOON...Nature Centers!

Birdwatchers Bonanza	Bustling with activity	Rockin' Reptiles	The tortoise and the hare
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Park News

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

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Short & Sweet for the Heat Hike - Usery Park - 9/10/2008

Kids Close Your Eyes ProgramEstrella - 9/10/2008

Competitive Track closed to the public at noon - 9/10/2008

Fitness Hike- Cave Creek Park - 9/11/2008

Waterfall Canyon Hike at White Tank Park - 9/11/2008

Desert Tortoise Watch - Lake Pleasant - 9/12/2008

Chinese Moon Festival Hike-Estrella - 9/12/2008

Animal Hide and Seek - Flashlight Night Walk - Usery Park - 9/12/2008

Stargazing For Everyone- Cave Creek Park - 9/12/2008

Exploring Desert Washes - Usery Park - 9/13/2008

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*When a fire ban is in effect for the park system, you are not permitted to have campfires, fire pits or operate charcoal gills in the parks for safety reasons. Thank you.

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