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Orange and navy blue Maricopa County Parks and Recreation graphic reading “Put Your Heart Into Your Park!” inviting residents to virtual public meetings about park master plans. Photos highlight Buckeye Hills (November 18), Estrella Mountain (December 2), and San Tan Mountain (November 10) Regional Parks, with meetings scheduled from 5–6:30 p.m. Details at maricopa.gov/parks.
Website banner promoting the Maricopa Trail + Park Foundation fundraiser featuring the Arizona Cardinals vs. Washington Commanders on Sunday, November 29, at 2:25 p.m. at State Farm Stadium. Team logos appear beside the Foundation's logo and a message stating that $10 from each ticket purchased will support the maintenance and protection of Maricopa County's regional parks and trails.
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation banner promoting the 2027 “100 Miles in 100 Days” Challenge, November 1 through February 8. Navy blue and orange graphics feature bold lettering and a circular challenge logo with hiking boots and a bicycle wheel against a white patterned background.
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Oct 30

Running Event at MMRP 10.29.26

McDowell Mountain will be hosting a running event on October 30th-November 1st. The Competitive Track and 4 Peaks Trailhead will be closed to the general public for this event. ...More details
Oct 30

Desert 101 Walk

Explore plant and animal life along the creek on a leisurely walk with Ranger Nikki. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Oct 30

Estrella - Seed Toss Event

It is time to toss our seed pellets! Join us! ...More details
Oct 30

Discovery Station: Spooky Season Critters 

Come meet some of our “creepiest” creatures. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Oct 30

Lunch and Learn

Lunch and Learn: Halloween Desert Critters
Learn about desert critters that fit nicely into traditional Halloween lore and maybe find they aren’t so creepy and spooky after all! Click program title for more details. ...More details
Oct 31

Waterfall Morning Hike

Ranger Shaun is headed to the waterfall to see if it’s migrated back South
for the Winter yet. Come along, won’t you? Click program title for more details. ...More details
Oct 31

San Tan - Seed Toss Event

It is time to toss our seed pellets! Join us! ...More details
Oct 31

Discovery Station

Discovery Station: Meet the Critters
It’s a Halloween edition of Meet the Critters! Stop by the Nature Center and Ranger Nikki will show you why San Tan’s scaly, fuzzy and even pokey animal ambassadors are not so creepy after all. This is a drop-in, come-and-go program. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Nov 1

100 Miles in 100 Days Kickoff Hike

Join Ranger Nikki on the first official day of the County Parks annual hiking challenge. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Nov 1

100 Miles Kickoff Hike

Kick off the 100 Miles in 100 Days Challenge with Ranger Jacque on an 8.8 mile trek through McDowell Park and onto the Maricopa Trail! 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. 

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