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Fire Ban Beginning May 12, 2008!
This includes banning the use of all campfires, fire pits, and charcoal grills.
It is acceptable to use gas/propane grills in designated areas.

Welcome to the Parks & Recreation website. Click on the links below to get to your local park.

Cave Creek Regional Park


What's Happening in the Parks
Safe boating photo Toddler hike photo Cactus photo
LAKE PLEASANT - (5/17) - Be smart...boat safe...join us for the Fifth Annual Arizona Safe Boating Celebration. USERY (5/17) - Join Ranger B for this one-mile hike designed for parents and grandparents with small children. CAVE CREEK (5/17) - What is that plant?
San Tan memorial Desert photo Mountain bike by moonlight photo
SAN TAN (5/17) - Armed Forces Day ceremony. ESTRELLA (5/17) - Desert Survival 101 - Learn how to stay safe and hydrated in the desert.

McDOWELL (5/17) - Join us as we kick-off the summer night time mountain bike series.

Desert Tortoise photo Kids discovery hike photo Nature Center Rendering
LAKE PLEASANT (5/18) - How fast can a tortoise move when it's hungry? Come find out. WHITE TANK (5/18) - Kids discovering nature at White Tank Park. COMING SOON...Nature Centers!

Park News  

image - Safe Boating Celebration Safe Boating Celebration 5/8/2008
Is your boat ready for the water? (Peoria) – Is your watercraft safe? If you hesitated while answering this question, then you won’t want to miss the 2008 Arizona Safe Boating Celebration at Lake Pleasant Regional Park on May 17 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free vessel safety checks will be offered by the U.S. Power Squadron and U.S. Coast Guard Auxi ....More Details


image - COUNTY PARK REVIEWS TRAIL PLAN COUNTY PARK REVIEWS TRAIL PLAN 5/8/2008
(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


image - ANNUAL FIRE BAN TO BE IMPLEMENTED ANNUAL FIRE BAN TO BE IMPLEMENTED 4/28/2008
(Phoenix) – The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department will initiate its annual fire ban beginning Monday, May 12, 2008. “This winter, the County received an abundance of rainfall which produced beautiful wildflowers and lush vegetation in the parks. However, this vegetation has since dried out and left the parks with a large quantity of g ....More Details


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Cave Creek Regional Park

Archaeology along the Metate Trail - Spur Cross
Bloomin' Cactus Walk - Usery Park
Petroglyph Plaza history hike at White Tank Park

"Just For Kids" - Art Drawing Scavenger Hunt - Usery Park - 5/15/2008
Bat Games and Fun For Kids-Estrella - 5/15/2008
Searching for Saguaro Blossoms! Hike - Usery Park - 5/16/2008
Nature Walk at Spur Cross - 5/16/2008
Desert Tortoise Watch - Lake Pleasant - 5/16/2008
"Into the Moon Light" Night Hike - 5/16/2008
Nearly Full Moon Hike at White Tank Park - 5/16/2008
"Just For Kids" Toddler Cruise - Usery Park - 5/17/2008
2008 Arizona Safe Boating Celebration - 5/17/2008
AWA Wakeboard Tournament - 5/17/2008
more...


 

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Maricopa County Parks & Recreation Dept.
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Ph: 602-506-2930 Fax: 602-506-4692
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