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EMERGENCY ALERT

SPUR CROSS: Invasive Species Treatment April 6 - 19

CAVE CREEK: Invasive Species Treatment March 3 - 27

Invitation To Negotiate - Paradise Valley Golf Course

McDOWELL Invasive Species Treatment - Feb 26 - March 20

ESTRELLA - Tamarisk Invasive Species Removal events Jan 5 thru 31 and Feb 28 thru March 31

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

Fields of gold poppies with an overlay of a yellow butterfly with black spots. The banner is marketing the upcoming butterfly workshop on March 18.

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.

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

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

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.

Connecting people with nature.

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Mar 13

Cycling Event at MMRP 3.13-15.26

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Mar 15

Tails Around Town on Tour

Love dogs? Love hiking? Love pitching in to make your community a little brighter? This event was made for you. ...More details

Mar 17

St. Patrick's Day Yavapai Hike

Join Ranger Shaun to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a morning hike! ...More details

Mar 17

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting

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Mar 17

Desert Birds Presentation

Nature Center Presentation - No Registration Required. ...More details

Mar 17

Discovery Station: Butterflies and Allies

Join us in the fight to protect our precious desert pollinators and learn what you can do to be a better friend to butterflies and their allies! Click program title for more details. ...More details

Mar 17

St. Patrick's Day Search for Gold Hike!

Join Ranger Olivia for some St. Patrick’s Day fun searching for gold during this Family-friendly hike. Click program title for more details. ...More details

Mar 17