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EMERGENCY ALERT

Invitation To Negotiate - Paradise Valley Golf Course

McDOWELL Invasive Species Treatment - Feb 26 - March 20

USERY - Merkle and Vista Trails Temporarily Closed Feb 12 - Mar 5

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

ESTRELLA - Rainbow Valley & Coldwater Trailhead Closure

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 1

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

Mar 2

Lake Pleasant - Monday Clean-Up Crew

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Mar 3

Discovery Station: Butterflies and Allies. No Registration required.

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 3

Wildflower Walk (Registration Required, limit 25)

Join Ranger Jacque on the Talon Trail for a scenic walk to discover blooming desert
wildflowers. Click program title for more details. ...More details

Mar 3

Full Moon Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

Join Ranger Kevin for a twilight hike leading to a great view of the full moon rising over the Valley. Click program title for more details. ...More details

Mar 3

Full Moon Hike (Registration Required, Limit 25 Participants)

Ranger Jacque leads the way on this night hike, sure to please the senses as you
take in the majestic moon, mysterious sounds, and creatures of the night. Click program title for more details. ...More details

Mar 4

"San Tan After Dark" Mountain Bike Ride

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Mar 5

Desert Bounty Plant Hike (Registration Required, Limit 25 Participants)

Join Ranger Derik on a hike through the park and learn about the many native edible and medicinal plants that are found in the Sonoran Desert. ...More details

Mar 6

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 6

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