Thank you for your feedback on Parks’ proposed fee increases. Comments received via the Web site were recorded and a brief synopsis of the feedback was presented to the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors at the formal board meeting on November 4, 2009. A motion was made by the Board to approve the new fee structure, with exception to the wedding fee schedule for the Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant. This portion of the proposed fee schedule was deferred to the December 2, 2009, meeting at 9:00 a.m. The vote passed 4-0 for the remainder of the items.
Effective December 1, 2009, Parks will begin implementing the new fee schedule. We appreciate your patience during this transition phase and will make every effort not to inconvenience you during your visit.
All fees collected are used to operate, maintain and conserve the park system. Thank you for your business and we look forward to serving you on your next visit!
R.J. Cardin, Director
| Park Entry Fee - Day Use back to top |
Current Fees |
Proposed Fees |
Changes |
Desert park per motorized vehicle entry |
$ 6.00 per motorized vehicle entry* |
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No change |
| Lake Pleasant per motorized vehicle entry |
$ 5.00 |
$ 6.00 |
$ 1.00 increase |
| Per pedestrian, bicycle or horse |
$ 1.00 all other entry* |
$ 2.00 |
$ 1.00 increase |
| Annual Pass |
$75.00 |
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No change |
Senior Discount
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New |
$10.00 |
New discounted fee |
Additional card for household member
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New |
$10.00 |
New service |
| Per school bus |
$10.00 |
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No change |
| Per commercial bus |
$30.00 |
$45.00 |
$15.00 increase |
| Conservation Area per person |
$ 3.00 |
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No change |
Children 15-years and under
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NEW |
Free |
New |
| Archery (Usery Mountain Regional Park) |
$ 6.00 per vehicle |
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No change |
Archery suppply fee (per archer)
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New |
$ 2.00 |
New |
Supply fee for Annual Pass
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New |
$40.00 |
New |
| NOTES: *The park entry fee at all parks is for day-use only and no longer valid for overnight camping. |
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| Watercraft - Lake Pleasant |
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| Per motorized watercraft |
$ 2.00 |
$ 4.00 |
$ 2.00 increase |
| Watercraft Non-Motorized |
$ 2.00 |
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No change |
| Annual Pass without watercraft |
$120.00 |
$140.00 |
$20.00 increase |
| Annual Pass with 1 watercraft 4-day |
$100.00 |
$125.00 |
$25.00 increase |
| Annual Pass with 1 watercraft 7-day |
$160.00 |
$200.00 |
$40.00 increase |
| Each additional watercraft 4-day |
$ 20.00 |
$ 25.00 |
$ 5.00 increase |
| Each additional watercraft 7-day |
$ 40.00 |
$ 50.00 |
$10.00 increase |
Additional card for household member
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NEW |
$ 10.00 |
New |
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| Camping Fee (Tent and RV) back to top |
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Developed Campsites
• electrical/water hookups, dump station, restrooms, picnic
tables,
and grills |
$20.00 per night |
$25.00 |
$5.00 increase |
Semi-Developed Campsites
• restrooms, picnic tables, and grills - avail. at White Tank and
Lake
Pleasant only |
$15.00 per night |
$17.00 |
$2.00 increase |
Primitive Camping
• Shoreline at Lake Pleasant and turf at Estrella Mountain |
$10.00 per night |
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No change |
| Shaded RV Host Site (when available) |
$30.00 per night |
$35.00 |
$5.00 increase |
NOTES:
• All camp sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and camping is limited to 14-consecutive days.
• Camping fee is a per-night rate (entry fee is waived for campers).
• Non-refundable and must be paid in advance. |
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| Group Camping Fee - back to top |
| Reservation fee, non-refundable |
$30.00 |
$35.00 |
$5.00 increase |
Group campsites per unit
- Includes park entry, restrooms, ramadas, grills, fire pits, and
dry
camping.
- Available at McDowell Mtn.; Cave Creek; Usery Horse Staging Area;
White Tank or Lake Pleasant.
- 5 unit min. for desert parks
- 10 unit min. for Lake Pleasant
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$12.00 |
$15.00 |
$3.00 increase |
Youth campsite
• Available at McDowell Mtn., Usery, White Tank and Estrella
Mountain |
$30.00 |
$35.00 |
$5.00 increase |
| Youth Camp per person |
$ 2.00 |
$ 3.00 |
$1.00 increase |
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| Facility Reservations Fees - back to top |
| Group Picnic Ramadas |
No increase to fees for a 4-hour reservation. New fees will be applied as follows: |
| 2 Tables 4-hour reservation |
$ 20.00 |
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$5.00 each additional hour |
| 4 Tables 4-hour reservation |
$ 30.00 |
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$8.00 each additional hour |
| 6 Tables 4-hour reservation |
$ 40.00 |
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$10.00 each additional hour |
| 8-10 Tables 4-hour reservation |
$ 60.00 |
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$15.00 each additional hour |
| 12-16 Tables 4-hour reservation |
$ 80.00 |
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$20.00 each additional hour |
Estrella Ballfield
• With lights |
$ 10.00 per hour
$ 5.00 per hour |
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No change |
| Estrella Arena (full day) |
$ 50.00 |
$150.00 |
$100.00 increase |
Amphitheater Reservation (2-hour)
• With lights |
$ 25.00
$ 5.00 per hour |
$ 50.00
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$25.00 increase
• No change |
| Competitive Track (full day) |
$100.00 |
$150.00 |
$50.00 increase |
| Outreach Programs |
$ 40.00 |
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No change |
| Fee-based programming/special interest classes |
As determined by Dept. |
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No change |
NOTES:
• All charges are for reservation only and do not include the entry fee.
• Non-refundable and must be paid in advance. |
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| Other Fees back to top |
| Special Use Permit Application Fee |
$50.00 |
$75.00 |
$25.00 increase |
| Collection Service Fee |
$ 5.00 |
$10.00 |
$ 5.00 increase |
| NSF Returned Check Fee |
New |
$25.00 |
New |
| Coupon Books/Discounts/Incentives |
Department may offer seasonal discounts, coupons and promotional incentives. |
NOTES:
• Rates above do not include the park entry fee.
• The park may impose a Park Impact and/or other fee(s) determined by event. |
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