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During extreme heat, use extreme caution! Stay hydrated. Stay cool. Stay safe. Click to on graphic to learn more.

Join us for one of our Desert Defender programs! Programs are offered January through April. Click her for details.

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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Mar 20

San Tan - Invasive Species Removal

Desert Defender volunteers needed! Join us in removing invasive species and reducing the wildfire risk in Maricopa County Regional Parks. ...More details

Mar 20

Estrella - Invasive Species Removal

Desert Defender volunteers needed! Join us in removing invasive species and reducing the wildfire risk in Maricopa County Regional Parks. ...More details

Mar 20

Spring Morning Meander (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)

It's the first of Spring! Join Ranger Shaun for a hike to celebrate the Spring Equinox! Click program title for more details. ...More details

Mar 20

Wildflower Walk

Spend the morning outside to learn all about plants and have the chance to see the Spring Wildflowers of the Sonoran Desert during this guided hike with Ranger Olivia. Click program title for more details.
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Mar 20

Welcome to the Sonoran Desert (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

Join Ranger Kevin for a scenic hike and learn more about the amazing Sonoran Desert. Click program title for more details. ...More details

Mar 20

Discovery Station: Wildflowers

Join Ranger Olivia to see and learn about the different types of wildflowers that we might be seeing right now in our parks. Click on program title for more details. ...More details

Mar 20