McDowell (7/3) - Is anyone up for mountain biking in the moonlight?	White Tank (7/3) - Experience the beauty of the desert in the moonlight.	Cave Creek (7/3) - Time to get all your questions answered on what to do if you run into a venomous creature in the desert.
Lake Pleasant (7/4) - Now is your chance to go island hoping for breakfast.	Usery (7/4) - Now where did that ranger go?	McDowell (7/4) - Join Ranger Jenny as she does a snake hole census count in the park.
McDowell (7/4) - Learn about our resident snakes and their unique roles in the Sonoran Desert.	San Tan (7/4) - Come along for a colorful hike, along the Stargazer Trail to a special viewing area overlooking the Town and to discover fireworks bursting in the night sky.	Spur Cross (7/5) - Experience the conservation area when it is softly illuminated by the silver moon.

Additional video clips may be viewed on YouTube™ by searching for Maricopa County Parks.

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

Park News

NEW WET ‘N’ WILD WATER PARK IS NOW OPEN 7/2/2009 PHOENIX (July 2, 2009) -- The moment Valley residents and water park enthusiasts have been waiting for has finally arrived! Just in time for the Fourth of July holiday weekend, Wet ‘n’ Wild Phoenix (www.wetnwildphoenix.com), a new $30 million water park located in North Phoenix near I-17, on Pinnacle Peak Road, has opened to season pass holders and ....More Details County Parks Offer “Movies in the Park” Series 6/17/2009 (Phoenix) - Are you looking for something cool to do this summer? Grab a mat, pillow or blanket, pack a snack and spend the morning watching a movie in a county park. This summer, Maricopa County’s Parks and Recreation Department will offer a six-week Creature Feature movie series in the cool indoor setting of the new nature centers. ....More Details Passionate about parks! 6/3/2009 (Phoenix) – With support from the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, Maricopa County’s Parks and Recreation Department had been working closely with the public to layout a path for the future of the county parks! On June 1, that plan was presented to and approved by the Board of Supervisors. “The Board was very pleased with the work the departme ....More Details

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Fruits of the Desert - Spur Cross

Fun Fitness Hiking

I Have Been Bit! - Cave Creek Park

Desert Tortoise Watch

Pleasant Paddler Program - Moonlight Paddle Tour Cruise of Scorpion Bay - Lake Pleasant

Mountain Bike by the Moon Light

Family Moonlight Hike at White Tank Mountain Park

2009 Fireworks Show is Cancelled

Find the Ranger - Wind Cave Trail - Usery Park - 7/4/2009

Fruits of the Desert - Spur Cross - 7/4/2009

Pleasant Paddlers Program - Island Hop Breakfast Paddle - Lake Pleasant - 7/4/2009

Snake hole census counting at McDowell! - 7/4/2009

Ancient Eateries - Cave Creek - 7/4/2009

Reptilian Reputations - 7/4/2009

Venomous Insect Feeding-Estrella - 7/4/2009

Red, White and Blue Family Fun Fireworks Hike - San Tan - 7/4/2009

Moonlight Hike at Spur Cross - 7/5/2009

Evening "Fruity" Cactus Walk - Usery Park - 7/7/2009

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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 grills in the parks for safety reasons. Thank you.

General Park Hours
Sun-Thu: 6am-8pm
Fri-Sat: 6am-10pm
- 365 days a year 

Headquarters Admin Hours
Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm
except holidays