Fire Ban - May 1 - September 30
During extreme heat, use extreme caution! Stay hydrated. Stay cool. Stay safe. Click to on graphic to learn more.
Please make sure all small children and individuals who can't swim wear life-jackets when recreating in the water. Stay safe. Click to on graphic to learn more water safety tips.
Parks is updating the Park Master Plans for Cave Creek Regional Park, McDowell Mountain Regional Park, and the Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area. Join our planning efforts by clicking the graphic.
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Jun 30

Lake Pleasant - Monday Clean-Up Crew

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Jul 2

Guided Bird Walk (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)

Learn about the resident and migrant birds of desert riparian areas on this guided walk with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details. ...More details
Jul 2

Discovery Station: Venomous Creatures

Not got time for the talk later? Come ask your questions now! Meet the critters!
See a scorpion before your hike! Ranger Shaun’ll be there! Click program title for more details.
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Jul 2

Discovery Station: Meet the Critters

Join Ranger Olivia to meet some of the animal ambassadors that reside at
McDowell’s Nature Center! Click on program title for more details.
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