Maricopa.gov HomepageContact Us (Popup Window)
Site Map | Search | Phone Directory | Departments | Services
Return to Homepage  
   Parks Home   |  News   |  Search Parks   |  Parks Commission   |  Quick Glance

 

 
 

About Us
Annual Pass
Arizona Academic Standards
Brochures & Artwork
Camping Terms and Conditions
Employment
Events
FAQ's
Fees
Geocaching
History of Park System
Maps
Maricopa Trail
Master Plan
Memorial Donations
Nature Centers
Other Links
Park Rules
Programs
Public Notices
Public Records Request
Reservations
Special Use Permits
Subscriptions
Surveys
Trail Rating Guide
Volunteer Opportunities
    - Adopt-A-Trail Program
Vulture Mountain
Wildlife / Plants

Search Parks

 
  ATV / OHV
Archery
Baseball/Softball
Biking
Boating
Camping
Diving
Fishing
Golfing
Hiking
Hunting
Horseback Riding
Picnicking
RV's
Rodeo Arena
Shooting Range
Star Gazing
Volleyball
 
  Parks Home




 Events for All Parks 
<June 2013>
SMTWTFS
2627282930311
2345678
9101112131415
16171819202122
23242526272829
30123456

FIRE BAN CURRENTLY IN PLACE...
The fire ban includes the use of campfires, fire pits and charcoal grills; however, it is still acceptable to use gas/propane grills in designated areas such as the ramada areas, semi-developed and developed camping sites and along the shoreline at Lake Pleasant Regional Park. If necessary, additional details will be posted on park specific pages under the "Alert" section in the upper right hand corner of the page.
A date to lift the fire ban has not been identified and will be determined by the amount of rain
Maricopa County receives during the monsoon season.

OHV Training

All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
The ATV Safety Institute ATV Rider course provides hands-on training in basic techniques for riding an all-terrain vehicle. If you recently purchased a new ATV, you may be eligible for free training. For a training center near you, call the nationwide toll-free number (800) 887-2887 or visit www.atvsafety.org

Off-Highway Motorcycles
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) DirtBike School provides hands-on off-highway motorcycle rider training with an emphasis on safety and skill development. For a training center near you, call the nationwide toll-free number (877) 288-7093 or visit www.dirtbikeschool.com.

Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles
The Arizona State Association of Four Wheel Drive Clubs, Inc (ASAW4WDC) provides a 4x4 Safety and Awareness Program that is sanctioned under the United Four Wheel Drive Association (UFWDA) (www.ufwda.org). For more information, visit ASA4WDC on-line at www.ASA4WDC.org.

Wednesday Wellness Walk - Estrella
Movie Madness - San Tan
Mystery Cats of Arizona - "Brown-Bag It" with Ranger B - Usery Park

Birding Adventure - San Tan - 6/20/2013
*Note summer time change* - Little Critters Storytime w/ Ranger Amy -McDowell Park Nature Center - 6/20/2013
Drop-In Tortoise Feedings- McDowell Park Visitor Center - 6/20/2013
Fridays Fitness Hike – Trailhead Staging- McDowell - 6/21/2013
Learning with Archery - Archery 101 7AM Class - Lake Pleasant - 6/21/2013
Cactus Flower Discovery Walks- Trailhead Staging Area– McDowell Park - 6/21/2013
CLASS FULL Learn Archery - Archery 101 9AM Lake Pleasant - 6/21/2013
Movie Night in the Park: “Grand Canyon Adventure”- Usery Park - 6/21/2013
Family Moonlight Hike at White Tank Park - 6/21/2013
Stories of the Sky - San Tan - Wet N Wild Program - 6/21/2013
Discover the Desert Hike with Naturalist Frank at the Visitor Center - Lake Pleasant - 6/22/2013
New to the Area? What to do On, Under and Around Lake Pleasant - Lake Pleasant - 6/22/2013
Reptile and Live Animal Feeding - “The County Parks are getting Wet ‘n’ Wild this Summer!" -McDowell - 6/22/2013
Wet N Wild Hike and Splash - Lake Pleasant - 6/22/2013
Snake Feeding at White Tank Park - 6/22/2013
Venomous Creatures and Snake Feeding - San Tan - 6/22/2013
Pleasant Paddler Program - Wet N Wild Sunset and Full Moon Paddle - Lake Pleasant - 6/22/2013
Adult Moonlight Hike at White Tank Park - 6/22/2013
Easy Full Moon Hike @ Estrella - Wet 'n' Wild promotion! - 6/22/2013
Summer Night Ride Series - 6/22/2013
Sunset and Full Moon Hike - San Tan - 6/22/2013
Full Moon Hike - Spur Cross - 6/22/2013
Full Moon Hike - Usery Park - 6/22/2013
Rattlesnakes of America Talk - Lake Pleasant - 6/23/2013
SUPER Saguaro Full Moon Hike - McDowell - 6/23/2013
more...


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

Headquarters Admin Hours
Mon-Fri: 8am-4pm
except holidays 

Maricopa County Parks & Recreation Dept.
Headquarters Administrative Offices
234 N. Central Ave, Suite 6400
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Ph: 602-506-2930 Fax: 602-506-4692
maricopacountyparks@mail.maricopa.gov
 
Our Parks:  
Adobe Dam  |  Buckeye Hills  |  Cave Creek  |  Desert Outdoor Ctr  |  Estrella Mtn  |  Lake Pleasant  |  McDowell Mtn  |  San Tan Mtn  |  Spur Cross  |  Usery Mtn  |  White Tank
Main Parks Homepage  

To visit a city website, click on the link below...
Apache Junction | Avondale | Buckeye | Carefree | Cave Creek | Chandler | El Mirage | Fountain Hills | Gila Bend | Gilbert | Glendale | Goodyear | Guadalupe | Litchfield Park | Mesa | Paradise Valley | Peoria | Phoenix | Queen Creek | Scottsdale | Surprise | Tempe | Tolleson | Wickenburg | Youngtown

 

 

  Maricopa Home      Site Map      Legal Information      Privacy/Security Policies
Maricopa County Home Page
Maricopa County || 301 W. Jefferson St. || Phoenix, AZ 85003
602-506-3011