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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
 
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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 20

Bird Meet Up

Drop in, no registration needed ...More details
Apr 22

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 22

Desert 101 Hike

Join Ranger Derik on a slow-paced walk along the lake and learn about the
many animals and plants that call the park home. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Apr 22

Estrella - Earth Day Desert Defenders Event

This hands-on event features a variety of fun and meaningful projects—perfect for anyone who enjoys getting their hands dirty (or wearing gloves!). ...More details
Apr 22

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 22

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 22

Discovery Station: What is the City Nature Challenge?

Stop by an information table where Ranger Derik will teach you how to use
your phone to identify and document your nature findings to help the scientific community. Click program title for more details ...More details
Apr 22

City Nature Challenge Practice Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

Learn about the April 24-27 City Nature Challenge and free smartphone apps that can help you identify plants, animals, and more, while helping contribute to science! Click on program title for more details. ...More details
Apr 22

Lunch and Learn: Bat Basics (Registration required. Limit 30 Participants)

Join Ranger Kevin for a lunchtime look at one of the most amazing mammals on Earth – bats! Click program title for more details. ...More details
Apr 22

Discovery Station: Be a Citizen Scientist!

Stop by an information table where Ranger Kevin will teach you how to use your phone to identify and document your nature findings to help the scientific community. Click program title for more details. ...More details

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NOTICE: Accessibility & Accommodations
The County is committed to providing equal access to its programs, services, and activities.

To request a reasonable accommodation, auxiliary aid, service, or information in an alternative format, please contact the ADA Compliance Program at maricopacountyparks@maricopa.gov or 602.506.9500.

Requests related to public meetings should be made at least three (3) business days in advance when possible to allow time for coordination. 

NOTICE: Accessibility & Accommodations
The County is committed to providing equal access to its programs, services, and activities.

To request a reasonable accommodation, auxiliary aid, service, or information in an alternative format, please contact the ADA Compliance Program at maricopacountyparks@maricopa.gov or 602.506.9500.

Requests related to public meetings should be made at least three (3) business days in advance when possible to allow time for coordination. 

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