Estrella Mountain Regional Park's Casey Abbott Road South will be closed due to a running event on Saturday 1/16 and Sunday 1/17/2021. Access is available to most picnic areas and trails via Casey Abbott Road North. The Quail Trail and some trails south will be busy with runners. Please be alert, step off the trail and let runners pass. Thank You.... more details
The Estrella Mountain Regional Park Competitive Track will be closed for the MBAA state mountain bike races on Saturday 1/23 and Sunday 1/24/2021. Most riders will stay on the Competitive Track but some riders will use the Desert Rose trail and go to some main park trails and back again. Please be observant, watch for riders, step off the trail and let them pass. Thank You... more details
This National Take a Hike Day, our parks department is waiving the $7 per vehicle day-use entry fee into all of our regional parks. ... more details
"As a small token of appreciation for the freedoms afforded to all Americans, Maricopa County's regional parks will be honoring all veterans with Military Service Appreciation Day," said Clint Hickman, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. "All active and non-active military personnel will have their $7 per vehicle day-use entry fee waived on November 11. We hope this will allow them to relax, spend time with their family, and take in the beauty the Sonoran Desert has to offer."... more details
Estrella Mountain Regional Park Competitive Track will be closed Saturday October 17th for a foot race on the track. The closure will be from 5AM to 12 noon. Please use the general Park trails accessed at Casey Abbott Road and Vineyard at the main park entry. Thank You... more details
Recently, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved an agreement on behalf of the parks and recreation department to execute an Assignment of Use Management Agreement with Southwest Golf Management, LLC to improve, manage, operate, and maintain the Tres Rios Golf Course. The Assignment Agreement is the result of a solicitation publicly advertised by the department last month.... more details
Beginning October 1, Maricopa County’s Parks and Recreation Department will bring back the popular Buy One, Get One camping promotion! The promotion allows park visitors who pay the camping fee for one night, or more, at a desert mountain county park to receive one night of equal or lesser value for free during that same stay.... more details
Tres Rios Golf Course at Estrella Mountain Regional Park will be closing temporarily starting August 17, 2020. ... more details
The department is taking additional steps to protect park visitors and resources due to the extremely dry conditions. Effective Monday, June 1, smoking in Maricopa County’s regional parks will be prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle or at developed recreation sites such as parking lots and campsites. ... more details
On May 6, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved a Use Management Agreement between the County and Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center (SWCC) to develop and maintain a nature and wildlife conservation center at McDowell Mountain Regional Park.... more details
The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department will initiate its annual fire ban on Monday, May 11, 2020.... more details
Effective Saturday, April 25, the department will be implementing several new weekend changes at the lake to provide a safer and more user-friendly experience for park visitors.... more details
Maricopa County’s parks, trails, and open spaces provide spaces for respite, health, and wellness. However the temporary closures of local gyms, entertainment services, and recreational opportunities has made open space parks and trails some of the most sought after spaces to exercise, relieve stress, and relax. ... more details
Here’s what visitors need to know before heading out to Maricopa County’s regional parks...... more details
The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department realizes that the community is seeking outdoor recreation opportunities where they can walk, hike, run, and bike while practicing safe social-distancing. To ensure park visitor and staff safety, the following operational changes have been implemented in all regional parks immediately.... more details
The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department realizes that the community is seeking places to visit given the closure of local entertainment facilities and retail centers; however, this is placing high-volume and crowding in the regional parks. If you are planning a visit, please expect delays and be patient. Give your land a hand and practice responsible stewardship of your county parks. ... more details
On Sunday, November 17, the park will host an open house from 1 pm to 4 pm to unveil the new Willow Campground Area. The campground caters to the needs of those who are seeking a more intimate and rustic experience with nature.... more details
In recognition of National Take a Hike Day, the $7 per vehicle day-use entry fee will be waived at all of Maricopa County’s regional parks on Sunday, November 17, 2019, all other fees apply.... more details
As a small token of appreciation for the freedoms afforded to all Americans, Maricopa County’s Parks and Recreation Department will be honoring all veterans with Military Service Appreciation Day on Monday, November 11. ... more details
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