Events

Events (64)
  • Mar
    13
    Cycling Event at MMRP 3.13-15.26
    Mar 13, 2026 - Mar 15, 2026 - (All Day Event)
    McDowell Mountain Regional Park
  • Mar
    15
    Tails Around Town on Tour
    Mar 15, 2026 - (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
    Estrella Mountain Regional Park
    Love dogs? Love hiking? Love pitching in to make your community a little brighter? This event was made for you.
  • Mar
    17
    St. Patrick's Day Yavapai Hike
    Mar 17, 2026 - (08:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
    Lake Pleasant Regional Park
    Join Ranger Shaun to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a morning hike!
  • Mar
    17
    Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
    Mar 17, 2026 - (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
  • Mar
    17
    Desert Birds Presentation
    Mar 17, 2026 - (12:00 PM - 01:00 PM)
    Usery Mountain Regional Park
    Nature Center Presentation - No Registration Required.
  • Mar
    17
    Discovery Station: Butterflies and Allies
    Mar 17, 2026 - (02:00 PM - 03:30 PM)
    McDowell Mountain Regional Park
    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.
  • Mar
    17
    St. Patrick's Day Search for Gold Hike!
    Mar 17, 2026 - (04:00 PM - 05:30 PM)
    San Tan Mountain Regional Park
    Join Ranger Olivia for some St. Patrick’s Day fun searching for gold during this Family-friendly hike. Click program title for more details.
  • Mar
    17
    St. Patrick’s Day Family Fun Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
    Mar 17, 2026 - (05:00 PM - 06:30 PM)
    McDowell Mountain Regional Park
    Come on out and celebrate St. Paddy’s Day than with a fun, family-friendly hike! Click program title for more details.
  • Mar
    18
    Butterfly Workshop
    Mar 18, 2026 - (05:30 PM - 07:00 PM)
    Have you ever wanted to learn more about butterflies? Here’s your chance!
  • Mar
    18
    "San Tan After Dark" Mountain Bike Ride
    Mar 18, 2026 - (06:00 PM - 08:00 PM)
    San Tan Mountain Regional Park
  • Mar
    19
    White Tank - Invasive Species Removal
    Mar 19, 2026 - (07:30 AM - 11:00 AM)
    White Tank Mountain Regional Park
    Desert Defender volunteers needed! Join us in removing invasive species and reducing the wildfire risk in Maricopa County Regional Parks.
  • Mar
    19
    Cave Creek - Invasive Species Removal
    Mar 19, 2026 - (07:30 AM - 11:00 AM)
    Cave Creek Regional Park
    Desert Defender volunteers needed! Join us in removing invasive species and reducing the wildfire risk in Maricopa County Regional Parks.
  • Mar
    19
    Estrella - Invasive Species Removal
    Mar 19, 2026 - (07:30 AM - 11:00 AM)
    Estrella Mountain Regional Park
    Desert Defender volunteers needed! Join us in removing invasive species and reducing the wildfire risk in Maricopa County Regional Parks.
  • Mar
    19
    Reptile Hike (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)
    Mar 19, 2026 - (10:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
    Usery Mountain Regional Park
    Temperatures are climbing, and Ranger Shaun’s on the lookout for reptiles. Come
    see what we can find? Click program title for more details.
  • Mar
    19
    Discovery Station: Butterflies and Allies
    Mar 19, 2026 - (12:00 PM - 01:30 PM)
    Cave Creek Regional Park
    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.
  • Mar
    19
    Wildflower Walk
    Mar 19, 2026 - (12:00 PM - 01:30 PM)
    Estrella Mountain Regional Park
    Spend the afternoon outside to learn all about plants and have the chance to see
    the Spring Wildflowers of the Sonoran Desert during this guided hike with Ranger Olivia. Click program title for more details.
  • Mar
    19
    Discovery Station: Venomous Creatures
    Mar 19, 2026 - (02:00 PM - 04:00 PM)
    Estrella Mountain Regional Park
    Join Ranger Olivia to talk about venomous creatures such as rattlesnakes, Gila monsters, scorpions, tarantulas, or any other desert dwellers you may encounter. Click program title for more details.
  • Mar
    19
    Clay Mine Tour (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
    Mar 19, 2026 - (02:00 PM - 04:00 PM)
    Cave Creek Regional Park
    Join Ranger Kevin on this hike and mine tour that features a fascinating glimpse into Arizona’s past. Click program title for more details.
  • Mar
    20
    Estrella - Invasive Species Removal
    Mar 20, 2026 - (07:30 AM - 11:00 AM)
    Estrella Mountain Regional Park
    Desert Defender volunteers needed! Join us in removing invasive species and reducing the wildfire risk in Maricopa County Regional Parks.
  • Mar
    20
    San Tan - Invasive Species Removal
    Mar 20, 2026 - (07:30 AM - 11:00 AM)
    San Tan Mountain Regional Park
    Desert Defender volunteers needed! Join us in removing invasive species and reducing the wildfire risk in Maricopa County Regional Parks.
  • Mar
    20
    Spring Morning Meander (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)
    Mar 20, 2026 - (08:00 AM - 10:00 AM)
    Hassayampa River Preserve
    It's the first of Spring! Join Ranger Shaun for a hike to celebrate the Spring Equinox! Click program title for more details.
  • Mar
    20
    Wildflower Walk
    Mar 20, 2026 - (08:00 AM - 09:30 AM)
    White Tank Mountain Regional Park
    Spend the morning outside to learn all about plants and have the chance to see the Spring Wildflowers of the Sonoran Desert during this guided hike with Ranger Olivia. Click program title for more details.
  • Mar
    20
    Welcome to the Sonoran Desert (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
    Mar 20, 2026 - (09:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
    Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area
    Join Ranger Kevin for a scenic hike and learn more about the amazing Sonoran Desert. Click program title for more details.
  • Mar
    20
    Discovery Station: Wildflowers
    Mar 20, 2026 - (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
    White Tank Mountain Regional Park
    Join Ranger Olivia to see and learn about the different types of wildflowers that we might be seeing right now in our parks. Click on program title for more details.
  • Mar
    20
    Wildflowers and Butterflies Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
    Mar 20, 2026 - (12:00 PM - 02:00 PM)
    Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area
    Join Ranger Kevin for a midday hike in our beautiful springtime desert. Click program title for details.
  • Mar
    21
    Running Event at MMRP 3.21.26
    Mar 21, 2026 - (All Day Event)
    McDowell Mountain Regional Park
  • Mar
    21
    MTB Shift into the Weekend
    Mar 21, 2026 - (08:00 AM - 10:00 AM)
    San Tan Mountain Regional Park
  • Mar
    21
    Spur Cross Butterfly Monitoring
    Mar 21, 2026 - (09:30 AM - 12:30 PM)
    Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area
    Have you ever spotted a butterfly and wished you knew its name? This hands-on monitoring experience is for you!
  • Mar
    21
    Usery Butterfly Monitoring
    Mar 21, 2026 - (09:30 AM - 12:30 PM)
    Usery Mountain Regional Park
    Have you ever spotted a butterfly and wished you knew its name? This hands-on monitoring experience is for you!
  • Mar
    21
    Estrella Butterfly Monitoring
    Mar 21, 2026 - (09:30 AM - 12:30 PM)
    Estrella Mountain Regional Park
    Have you ever spotted a butterfly and wished you knew its name? This hands-on monitoring experience is for you!
  • Mar
    21
    Hassayampa Butterfly Monitoring
    Mar 21, 2026 - (09:30 AM - 12:30 PM)
    Hassayampa River Preserve
    Have you ever spotted a butterfly and wished you knew its name? This hands-on monitoring experience is for you!
  • Mar
    21
    White Tank Butterfly Monitoring
    Mar 21, 2026 - (09:30 AM - 12:30 PM)
    White Tank Mountain Regional Park
    Have you ever spotted a butterfly and wished you knew its name? This hands-on monitoring experience is for you!
  • Mar
    22
    Spur Cross - Invasive Species Removal
    Mar 22, 2026 - (07:30 AM - 11:00 AM)
    Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area
    Desert Defender volunteers needed! Join us in removing invasive species and reducing the wildfire risk in Maricopa County Regional Parks.
  • Mar
    22
    White Tank - Invasive Species Removal
    Mar 22, 2026 - (07:30 AM - 11:00 AM)
    White Tank Mountain Regional Park
    Desert Defender volunteers needed! Join us in removing invasive species and reducing the wildfire risk in Maricopa County Regional Parks.
  • Mar
    24
    Bird Meet Up
    Mar 24, 2026 - (08:30 AM - 09:30 AM)
    Usery Mountain Regional Park
    Guided Bird Watching: No Registration Required
  • Mar
    24
    Ecosystem Hike (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)
    Mar 24, 2026 - (09:30 AM - 01:00 PM)
    McDowell Mountain Regional Park
    A morning walk around the North loop with Ranger Shaun. Click program title for more details.
  • Mar
    24
    Discovery Station: Rattlesnakes
    Mar 24, 2026 - (01:30 PM - 03:30 PM)
    McDowell Mountain Regional Park
    Temperatures are climbing. Snakes are going be back soon. Don’t get anxious, get
    educated. Join Ranger Shaun for an anxiety reducing chat. Click program title for more details.
  • Mar
    25
    Guided Bird Walk (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)
    Mar 25, 2026 - (08:15 AM - 11:15 AM)
    Hassayampa River Preserve
    Learn about the resident and migrant birds of desert riparian areas on this guided walk with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details.
  • Mar
    25
    Discovery Station: Wildflowers
    Mar 25, 2026 - (10:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
    Lake Pleasant Regional Park
    Join Ranger Olivia to see and learn about the different types of wildflowers that we
    might be seeing right now in our parks. Click on program title for more details.
  • Mar
    25
    Wildflower Walk
    Mar 25, 2026 - (01:00 PM - 02:30 PM)
    Lake Pleasant Regional Park
    Spend the afternoon outside to learn all about plants and have the chance to see the Spring Wildflowers of the Sonoran Desert during this guided hike with Ranger Olivia. Click program title for more details.
  • Mar
    25
    "San Tan After Dark" Mountain Bike Ride
    Mar 25, 2026 - (06:00 PM - 08:00 PM)
    San Tan Mountain Regional Park
  • Mar
    26
    White Tank - Invasive Species Removal
    Mar 26, 2026 - (07:30 AM - 11:00 AM)
    White Tank Mountain Regional Park
    Desert Defender volunteers needed! Join us in removing invasive species and reducing the wildfire risk in Maricopa County Regional Parks.
  • Mar
    26
    Hassayampa - Invasive Species Removal
    Mar 26, 2026 - (07:30 AM - 11:00 AM)
    Hassayampa River Preserve
    Desert Defender volunteers needed! Join us in removing invasive species and reducing the wildfire risk in Maricopa County Regional Parks.
  • Mar
    26
    Cave Creek - Invasive Species Removal
    Mar 26, 2026 - (07:30 AM - 11:00 AM)
    Cave Creek Regional Park
    Desert Defender volunteers needed! Join us in removing invasive species and reducing the wildfire risk in Maricopa County Regional Parks.
  • Mar
    26
    Desert Wildflower Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
    Mar 26, 2026 - (08:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
    White Tank Mountain Regional Park
    Learn about the wildflowers and plants of the Sonoran Desert on this hike with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details.
  • Mar
    26
    Wildflower Walk
    Mar 26, 2026 - (09:00 AM - 10:30 AM)
    Hassayampa River Preserve
    Spend the morning outside to learn all about plants and have the chance to see the
    Spring Wildflowers of the Sonoran Desert during this guided hike with Ranger Olivia. Click program title for more details.
  • Mar
    26
    Discovery Station: Wildflowers
    Mar 26, 2026 - (12:00 PM - 02:00 PM)
    Hassayampa River Preserve
    Join Ranger Olivia to see and learn about the different types of wildflowers that we
    might be seeing right now in our parks. Click on program title for more details.
  • Mar
    26
    Discovery Station: Cactus Curiosity
    Mar 26, 2026 - (01:00 PM - 03:00 PM)
    White Tank Mountain Regional Park
    Interested in learning more about cacti? Learn and ask your cactus questions to Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details.
  • Mar
    26
    Paws in the Parks! (Registration required)
    Mar 26, 2026 - (05:45 PM - 07:15 PM)
    McDowell Mountain Regional Park
    Get those tails on the trails as the sun sets on this fun and pet-friendly evening hike led by Ranger Jacque! Click program title for more details.
  • Mar
    27
    Guided Bird Walk (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)
    Mar 27, 2026 - (07:30 AM - 10:00 AM)
    Estrella Mountain Regional Park
    Learn about birds of the Sonoran Desert on this easy guided hike with Ranger Eric! Click on program title for more details.
  • Mar
    27
    Estrella - Invasive Species Removal
    Mar 27, 2026 - (07:30 AM - 11:00 AM)
    Estrella Mountain Regional Park
    Desert Defender volunteers needed! Join us in removing invasive species and reducing the wildfire risk in Maricopa County Regional Parks.
  • Mar
    27
    Ecosystems Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20)
    Mar 27, 2026 - (09:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
    Cave Creek Regional Park
    Ranger Shaun is on the prowl for critters as Spring wakes up the desert! Click program title for more details.
  • Mar
    27
    Desert Wildflower Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
    Mar 27, 2026 - (11:00 AM - 01:00 PM)
    Estrella Mountain Regional Park
    Learn about wildflowers and pollinators of the Sonoran Desert on this guided hike with Ranger Eric! Click on program title for more details.
  • Mar
    27
    Discovery Station: Rattlesnakes
    Mar 27, 2026 - (01:30 PM - 03:30 PM)
    Cave Creek Regional Park
    Temperatures are climbing, and snakes are going to be back soon. Don’t get anxious, get educated. Join Ranger Shaun for a nerve-settling chat about rattlesnakes. Click program title for more details.
  • Mar
    27
    Saguaros in Sunset (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)
    Mar 27, 2026 - (05:30 PM - 07:15 PM)
    Lake Pleasant Regional Park
    Join Ranger Olivia for a hike to see and learn about the stunning saguaros during sunset. Click program title for more details.
  • Mar
    28
    Trail Event at MMRP 3.28.26
    Mar 28, 2026 - (All Day Event)
    McDowell Mountain Regional Park
  • Mar
    28
    Bird Walk with Tom Locascio (Registration Required, Limit 12 Participants)
    Mar 28, 2026 - (07:00 AM - 10:30 AM)
    White Tank Mountain Regional Park
    Join Park Volunteer Tom Locascio for a morning walk followed by an informational program in the Nature Center about the birds of White Tank Mountain Regional Park!
  • Mar
    28
    Usery - Invasive Species Removal
    Mar 28, 2026 - (07:30 AM - 11:00 AM)
    Usery Mountain Regional Park
    Desert Defender volunteers needed! Join us in removing invasive species and reducing the wildfire risk in Maricopa County Regional Parks.
  • Mar
    28
    Estrella - Invasive Species Removal
    Mar 28, 2026 - (07:30 AM - 11:00 AM)
    Estrella Mountain Regional Park
    Desert Defender volunteers needed! Join us in removing invasive species and reducing the wildfire risk in Maricopa County Regional Parks.
  • Mar
    28
    Introduction to Archery (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)
    Mar 28, 2026 - (10:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
    Usery Mountain Regional Park
    Join Rangers Eric and Olivia to learn the fundamentals of Target Archery in a safe and fun outdoor environment. Click program title for more details.
  • Mar
    28
    Discovery Station: Venomous Creatures
    Mar 28, 2026 - (02:00 PM - 04:00 PM)
    Usery Mountain Regional Park
    Join Ranger Olivia to talk about venomous creatures such as rattlesnakes, Gila monsters, scorpions, tarantulas, or any other desert dwellers you may encounter. Click program title for more details.
  • Mar
    28
    Desert Wildflower Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
    Mar 28, 2026 - (03:30 PM - 05:00 PM)
    San Tan Mountain Regional Park
    Look for desert wildflowers and learn about the Sonoran Desert ecosystem during this guided hike with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details.
  • Mar
    29
    White Tank - Invasive Species Removal
    Mar 29, 2026 - (07:30 AM - 11:00 AM)
    White Tank Mountain Regional Park
    Desert Defender volunteers needed! Join us in removing invasive species and reducing the wildfire risk in Maricopa County Regional Parks.
  • Mar
    31
    Hike Into History - Willow Springs (Registration Required)
    Mar 31, 2026 - (08:00 AM - 01:00 PM)
    White Tank Mountain Regional Park
    Join a park volunteer on a hike back in time to the Gold Rush and stagecoach era. Our journey will take us to the Willow Springs area, where we will visit the remains of an abandoned mining camp and see what stories the pieces of the past can tell us.
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