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Public Input Sought for Vulture Mountains Master Plan
12/1/2011
(Maricopa County) On December 1, 2011, the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management, will make available the draft Vulture Mountains Regional Park and Recreation Area Master Plan for public review. ....More Details
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Wildlife provided with new water source
11/10/2011
(Maricopa County) After two years of planning and construction, the long-awaited nature pond at White Tank Mountain Regional Park opens to the public for interpretive programming on Saturday, November 19 at 11 a.m. ....More Details
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County parks honor Veterans with gesture of appreciation
11/3/2011
(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 Friday, November 11. ....More Details
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County parks unveil 100-Miles of Hiking program
10/28/2011
(Maricopa County) How does the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department plan on celebrating Arizona’s Centennial? With 100-miles of hiking! So lace up your hiking boots, grab your friends, backpacks, water bottles and plan on joining the department on November 1 as they kick-off the program. ....More Details
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Ghosts and goblins celebrate Halloween in County parks
10/25/2011
This Halloween season, the County parks are celebrating by offering several creepy and whimsical events. Why not grab your mummy, hop on your broomstick and fly on over to one of the hair-raising festivities being offered on Saturday, October 29? We’ll leave the jack-o’-lantern on for you. ....More Details
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Maricopa County Parks prepare to lift fire ban
10/20/2011
(Phoenix) – The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department will lift its annual fire ban beginning Friday, October 21, 2011. This allows park visitors to use campfires, fire pits, and charcoal grills. ....More Details
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County Parks Offer Free Camping
9/28/2011
(Phoenix) – It’s back! With more families opting to vacation closer to home this year due to a sluggish economy, the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department has decided to bring back the “free camping” campaign. ....More Details
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County to review Estrella Mtn. Park Trails Master Plan
9/7/2011
(Goodyear) – The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department will be reviewing the Estrella 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
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Kayaking 101
7/21/2011
(Peoria) – Have you ever wondered what it would be like to skim across a flat water lake in a kayak? Wonder no more, adventurous first-time paddlers now have an opportunity to attend a Get Wet: Introduction to Kayaking class that covers safety, paddling techniques, navigation tips, equipment and practice time on the lake. ....More Details
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Lake Pleasant to Celebrate the 4th of July
6/20/2011
(Morristown) – The Fourth of July is quickly approaching! Pack up the kids, neighbors and friends and make plans to witness one of the finest firework displays in the Valley at Lake Pleasant Regional Park on Sunday, 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 s ....More Details
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Proposed Recreation Management Plan Alternatives
6/9/2011
(Peoria) - As the population in Maricopa County continues to increase, so does the demand for recreational opportunities on public lands. One area in particular that has witnessed a spike in activity is the northern portion of Lake Pleasant Regional Park. ....More Details
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Board Approves Use Management Agreement for Shooting Complex
6/8/2011
(Phoenix) – On June 8, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve a Use Management Agreement between the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department and the Buckeye Sportsman Club. Under the new agreement, the club will be responsible for managing, operating and improving the public shooting range. ....More Details
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County Park To Review Trails Master Plan
6/2/2011
(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
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Maricopa County Supervisor Wilson Seeks Feedback From Public
6/2/2011
(Wickenburg) – Do you enjoy hiking or riding in the Vulture Mountain area? Then the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department and Bureau of Land Management want to hear from you! “The agencies have been working together to develop a Recreation Management Plan for the Vulture Mountains. This plan will allow both agencies to cooperatively manag ....More Details
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Lake Pleasant Hosts 2nd Annual Paddle Fest
5/11/2011
(Peoria) – This weekend, outdoor enthusiasts will pack up their kayaks, canoes and head to Lake Pleasant Regional Park to take advantage of the beautiful weather and a paddle program. The 2nd Annual Lake Pleasant Paddle Fest runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 14. ....More Details
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ANNUAL FIRE BAN TO BE IMPLEMENTED
5/10/2011
(Phoenix) – The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department will initiate its annual fire ban beginning Monday, May 16. “The vegetation in the parks has dried out quickly this spring due to a lack of rain and this has left the parks with a large quantity of ground coverage that could easily catch fire,” said Maricopa County Parks and Recreation ....More Details
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Agencies Work to Improve Recreation Around Lake Pleasant
4/19/2011
(Peoria) - As the population in central Arizona continues to increase, so does the demand for recreational opportunities on public lands. Statistics also indicate this is the case north of Phoenix in the Lake Pleasant area. ....More Details
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Experience the Estrella Mountains Cowboy Style
3/30/2011
(Goodyear) – Have you ever wondered what it would be like to experience the Sonoran desert cowboy style? Wonder no more! Early next winter, Estrella Mountain Regional Park visitors will be able to experience the trails in cowboy gear on a gentle mountain horse. ....More Details
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MARICOPA REGIONAL TRAIL CONNECTS PAST AND PRESENT
3/28/2011
(Phoenix) – Residents in the north valley will soon be one step closer to connecting with the early settlers and ranchers who once foraged the land for wild plants and grazed livestock on the bajada grassland. ....More Details
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Tres Rios Festival 2011 Set For Estrella Mtn. Regional Park
2/17/2011
(Goodyear) - The popular Tres Rios Nature and Earth Festival will return to the vast Estrella Mountain Regional Park in 2011 and will again offer a unique opportunity for nature lovers to visit a riparian corridor in the West Valley near where the Salt and Agua Fria rivers join the Gila River. ....More Details
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