Annual fire ban to be implemented 5/21/2013
(Phoenix) – The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department will initiate its annual fire ban on Tuesday, May 28. “This winter, portions of the Valley received a significant amount of rain. While ....More Details

Volunteers sought for Maricopa Trail maintenance 5/15/2013
(Maricopa County) The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department is currently seeking individuals, organizations and agencies to assist with maintenance efforts for Maricopa Trail. The Maricopa T....More Details

Usery Mtn. Park Seeks Input on Proposed Connector Trail 5/9/2013
(Maricopa County) The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department is currently considering the addition of an access gate and connector trail from Boulder Mountain’s residential community into Use....More Details

Stargazing Under The Spring Sky 3/4/2013
(Peoria) – Have you caught spring fever yet or are you just looking for something out-of-the-ordinary to do with the family over spring break? Either way, the staff at the Desert Outdoor Center at Lak....More Details

White Tank Park Seeks Input on Master Plan Update 2/25/2013
(Maricopa County) The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department is currently updating the 1964 Master Plan for White Tank Mountain Regional Park and is seeking input from the community. The goal....More Details

County parks honor Veterans with gesture of appreciation 11/6/2012
(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 A....More Details

County parks unveil fall challenge 10/31/2012
Back by popular demand, Maricopa County’s Parks and Recreation Department will roll out the 2012 Fall Challenge on Thursday, November 1.....More Details

Cave Creek Regional Park Considers Connector Trail 9/25/2012
(Maricopa County) The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department is currently considering the addition of a connector trail from Cave Creek Regional Park’s Quartz Trail to the Desert Foothills La....More Details

Maricopa County parks prepare to lift fire ban 8/28/2012
(Phoenix) – The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department will lift its annual fire ban beginning Friday, August 31, 2012. This allows park visitors to use campfires, fire pits, and charcoal gri....More Details

Lake Pleasant Receives Funding for Interpretive Displays 7/25/2012
(Maricopa County) Today, members of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a Collection Agreement between the Arizona Game and Fish Commission and Maricopa County Parks and Recr....More Details

Lake Pleasant Trails Master Plan Available for Comment 6/28/2012
(Maricopa County) Join the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department on Thursday, July 26 as the department unveils the proposed Lake Pleasant Regional Park Trails Master Plan.....More Details

County Parks Bring Back Free Camping Offer 6/28/2012
(Phoenix) – Who says nothing in life is free? Not Maricopa County’s Parks and Recreation Department! Beginning October 1 through November 11, park visitors who pay the camping fee for one night or mor....More Details