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The Maricopa County Parks offer visitors the opportunity for star gazing throughout our park system. We even provide the telescope. You will view and learn about the moon, the planets, deep space objects like star clusters, nebulae and galaxies. Bring your own chairs and snacks. The whole family will enjoy the program. No pets allowed. These programs are conducted by Tony La Conte of Stargazing For Everyone. The cost for the program is only the $6 per vehicle park entry fee.

For more information on specific dates, times, and parks offering these programs, visit our calendar and Stargazing for Everyone's Event Page.

2013 Schedule
     
Park Date Time
Cave Creek Saturday, October 26, 2013
7:30 p.m.
     
Desert Outdoor Center Saturday, October 12, 2013
Saturday, March 8, 2014 		7:30 p.m.
     
Estrella Mtn. Saturday, November 30, 2013
Saturday, April 12, 2014
7:30 p.m.
     
Lake Pleasant

Saturday, March 29, 2014
Saturday, May 3, 2014

7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
     
McDowell Mtn. Saturday, March 22, 2014 7:30 p.m.
     
San Tan Saturday, December 7, 2013
Saturday, April 26, 2014
7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
     
Spur Cross Saturday, May 11, 2013
Saturday, January 25, 2014 		7:30 p.m.
     
Usery Mtn. Saturday, January 11, 2014
Saturday, February 22, 2014 		7:30 p.m.
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White Tank Mtn. Saturday, August 31, 2013
Saturday, February 8, 2014
7:30 p.m.

NOTE: Dates and times are subject to change. Please double check Stargazing for Everyone's calendar.

***CANCELLED***Brown Bag - Scorpion Facts and Myths
Matinee Movie! “The County Parks are getting Wet ‘n’ Wild this Summer!”- Cave Creek Regional Park
Creatures of the Night Hike! - Cave Creek
Cactus Flower Full Moon Hike - McDowell
Full Moon Hike - Usery Park
Full Moon Hike - San Tan

Rock Art of Spur Cross - 5/25/2013
Archery 101 b - Cave Creek Regional Park - 5/25/2013
Under the Desert Floor- North Trail- McDowell Park - 5/25/2013
Archery 202 - Usery Park - 5/25/2013
Desert Survival - Water and Fire - San Tan - 5/25/2013
Talk and Walk with Frank the Naturalist - Lake Pleasant - 5/25/2013
**CANCELLED** Desert Birds - Estrella - 5/25/2013
**CANCELLED**Tales from the Sonoran Desert at White Tank Park - 5/25/2013
The Saguaro - White Tank Park Library Series - 5/25/2013
Talking Lake Pleasant Natural History with Frank the Naturalist - Lake Pleasant - 5/25/2013
True Creepy Crawlies of the Desert- McDowell Park - 5/25/2013
Summer Night Ride Series - 5/25/2013
Talk with the Animals - San Tan - 5/27/2013
Wednesday Wellness Walk - Estrella - 5/29/2013
Fitness Hike - Cave Creek Regional Park - 5/30/2013
Welcome to the "Wild West - an introduction to the Sonoran Desert" - 5/30/2013
Little Critters Storytime w/ Ranger Amy -McDowell Park Nature Center - 5/30/2013
Intro to Animal Tracking -Nursery Tank Trail– McDowell Park - 5/31/2013
Friday Family Fishing Fun - Lake Pleasant - 5/31/2013
Drop-In Tortoise Feedings- “County Parks are getting Wet ‘n’ Wild!"- McDowell Park Visitor Center - 5/31/2013
Summer Hiking 101 at White Tank Park - 5/31/2013
Matinee Movie! “The County Parks are getting Wet ‘n’ Wild this Summer!”- Cave Creek Regional Park - 5/31/2013
All About Scorpions - Usery Park - 5/31/2013
Scorpion Hunt (first one of the year!) - Usery Park - 5/31/2013
AZGFD Free Fishing Day: "Fishing with the Ranger" Program - Lake Pleasant - 6/1/2013
more...


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Maricopa County Parks & Recreation Dept.
Headquarters Administrative Offices
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Phoenix, AZ 85004
Ph: 602-506-2930 Fax: 602-506-4692
maricopacountyparks@mail.maricopa.gov
 
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