County Parks set May 29 as start date for annual fire ban 5/18/2012
(Phoenix) – The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department will initiate its annual fire ban beginning Tuesday, May 29. “To provide park visitors the opportunity to enjoy campfires over Memorial ....More Details

Maricopa County Parks To Extend Trail Hours 4/26/2012
(Maricopa County) Beginning May 1, outdoor enthusiasts will have more time to recreate in a County park! The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department will extend trail hours in all County parks....More Details

Public Input Sought for Vulture Mountains Master Plan 12/1/2011
(Maricopa County) On December 1, 2011, the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management, will make available the draft Vulture Mountains Regional ....More Details

Wildlife provided with new water source 11/10/2011
(Maricopa County) After two years of planning and construction, the long-awaited nature pond at White Tank Mountain Regional Park opens to the public for interpretive programming on Saturday, November....More Details

County parks honor Veterans with gesture of appreciation 11/3/2011
(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 100-Miles of Hiking program 10/28/2011
(Maricopa County) How does the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department plan on celebrating Arizona’s Centennial? With 100-miles of hiking! So lace up your hiking boots, grab your friends, back....More Details

Ghosts and goblins celebrate Halloween in County parks 10/25/2011
This Halloween season, the County parks are celebrating by offering several creepy and whimsical events. Why not grab your mummy, hop on your broomstick and fly on over to one of the hair-raising fest....More Details

Maricopa County Parks prepare to lift fire ban 10/20/2011
(Phoenix) – The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department will lift its annual fire ban beginning Friday, October 21, 2011. This allows park visitors to use campfires, fire pits, and charcoal gr....More Details

County Parks Offer Free Camping 9/28/2011
(Phoenix) – It’s back! With more families opting to vacation closer to home this year due to a sluggish economy, the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department has decided to bring back the “free....More Details

County to review Estrella Mtn. Park Trails Master Plan 9/7/2011
(Goodyear) – The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department will be reviewing the Estrella Mountain Regional Park Trails Master Plan to ensure that the park has an adequate trail system in place ....More Details

Kayaking 101 7/21/2011
(Peoria) – Have you ever wondered what it would be like to skim across a flat water lake in a kayak? Wonder no more, adventurous first-time paddlers now have an opportunity to attend a Get Wet: Introd....More Details

Lake Pleasant to Celebrate the 4th of July 6/20/2011
(Morristown) – The Fourth of July is quickly approaching! Pack up the kids, neighbors and friends and make plans to witness one of the finest firework displays in the Valley at Lake Pleasant Regional ....More Details

Proposed Recreation Management Plan Alternatives 6/9/2011
(Peoria) - As the population in Maricopa County continues to increase, so does the demand for recreational opportunities on public lands. One area in particular that has witnessed a spike in activity ....More Details

Board Approves Use Management Agreement for Shooting Complex 6/8/2011
(Phoenix) – On June 8, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve a Use Management Agreement between the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department and the Buckeye Spor....More Details

County Park To Review Trails Master Plan 6/2/2011
(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 ....More Details

Maricopa County Supervisor Wilson Seeks Feedback From Public 6/2/2011
(Wickenburg) – Do you enjoy hiking or riding in the Vulture Mountain area? Then the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department and Bureau of Land Management want to hear from you! “The agencies h....More Details