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EMERGENCY ALERT

WHITE TANK: Trailhead Staging Closed 4/13/26 - 8/31/26

SPUR CROSS: Invasive Species Treatment April 6 - 19

LAKE PLEASANT: Annual Bald Eagle Closure - Agua Fria Arm - December 15 thru June 15

MARICOPA TRAIL - Segment 12 TEMPORARILY CLOSED - 10-8-2025 - 9-2026

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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Apr 4

White Tank - 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

Apr 4

Usery - 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

Apr 4

McDowell - 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

Apr 4

Shred Smarter MTB Skills Clinic

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Apr 4

Guided Bird Walk (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)

Join docent Anne Leight for a walk around the preserve to look for and learn about birds. Click on program title for more details. ...More details

Apr 4

Saguaro Walk (Registration Required, Limit 40)

Learn all about saguaros and meet the rare and remarkable “Michelin Man”
and “Three Amigos” cacti during this guided hike with Ranger Jacque. Click program title for more details. ...More details

Apr 4

Discovery Station: Invasive Species

So just what IS an invasive species anyway and why all the fuss? Ranger Shaun is glad you asked. Click program title for more details. ...More details

Apr 4

Reptile Hike (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)

Join Ranger Shaun for an afternoon lizard hunt! Click program title for more
details.
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Apr 4

Wild Burros at Lake Pleasant

Join Park Assistant Doug Robertson for an educational guided hike to learn about the fascinating wild burros at Lake Pleasant. This program is designed for all ages and will provide an in-depth look at the history, behavior, and conservation of these remarkable animals. Click program title for more details. ...More details

Apr 5

Morning Fitness Hike

Join Ranger Derik on a heart pumping out and back hike through the foothills
of the Estrella Mountains before the day really heats up. Click for more details ...More details