Lake Pleasant Regional Park
Agua Fria Conservation Area
Maricopa County’s Parks and Recreation Department, the Bureau of Reclamation and multiple partnering agencies are very concerned about the illegal dumping, shooting and off-highway vehicle use at the Lake Pleasant Regional Park Agua Fria Conservation Area which is located south of Table Mesa Road. During a recent clean-up, 32 tons of trash were removed from the area and the dumping continues to be a problem. Illegal shooting is occurring creating an unsafe environment. Irresponsible off-highway vehicles are causing damage to the desert and riparian areas in and near the park.
All of this is very concerning to the agencies who manage the public lands in the area. In 1995, multiple natural resource agencies, along with extensive input from the public, identified this section of the park as a conservation area in the Lake Pleasant Regional Park Master Plan. Recently, these agencies have been meeting to determine the best short and long-term actions for the area. In order to ensure public safety and to protect the conservation area, the agencies have agreed that it is necessary to enforce the restriction on motorized vehicle use in the conservation area. Effective July 1, 2007, in accordance with the Park Rule R-107 and 1995 Park Master Plan, the restriction on motorized vehicle use at th e Agua Fria Conservation Area entrance will be enforced . Park visitors may continue to fish, hike, bike and picnic in the conservation area. All supplies will need to be carried into the site without the use of motorized vehicles.
At this time, the agencies would like to encourage individuals who witness any illegal activity in the area to contact the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office at (602) 876-1011. To provide feedback, please e-mail your general comments or complete the Angler Survey and foward it back.
Maricopa County’s Parks and Recreation staff developed a plan to allow for motorized vehicle access in the conservation area during the spring fishing months. .
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Agua Fria Conservation Area Menu
Current Updates:
Currently, the Arizona Game and Fish Department has hired a consultant to do the design and construction for phases I and II. Site will be updated as progression ensues.
In addition, vehicle and boating access improvements to the Agua Fria Conservation Area are planned for this spring. Vehicle access to the area is anticipated to begin in March, and will be updated to this web page when dates are available.
Updated: 02/06/2012 |
Permitted Use Days:
| A schedule of open dates will posted as soon as available. Please check back frequently or contact the park at (602) 372-7460. |
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