Park News

Maricopa County Parks are telling residents to Take A Hike

The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department is inviting the community to join them in recognizing National Take a Hike Day on Saturday, November 17, by telling everybody they know to “take a hike” in a Maricopa County regional park. To ensure everyone is able to join in on the fun, the department will waive the $7 per vehicle day-use park entry fee into all of the county’s regional parks.... more details

Maricopa County parks prepare to lift fire ban

The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department will lift its annual fire ban on Friday, August 31. This allows park visitors to use campfires, fire pits, and charcoal grills. ... more details

Partnership aims to reduce trash, waste left at Lake Pleasant Regional Park during holiday weekends

A new partnership between three Maricopa County departments aims to reduce the amount of trash and litter left behind at the Lake Pleasant Regional Park during busy holidays. ... more details

Modest fee adjustments for Maricopa County’s regional parks approve

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve a modest adjustment to several park and recreation fees. The new fees will go into effect on April 1, 2018.... more details

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department seeks input on revised Trails Management Manual

The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department invites you to review and comment on the Trails Management Manual. The manual outlines guidelines for best practices in trail planning, construction, and maintenance standards within Maricopa County’s regional park system.... more details

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department Works to Keep Proposed Fee Adjustments Modest

The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department is proposing fee increases to several categories in order to be able to continue providing quality outdoor recreation experiences for visitors who use the parks and conservation areas. ... more details

Go Wild for Flowers

(Maricopa County) – Ahhh…spring is in the air and the wildflowers are blooming! Along with the warm temperatures comes the chance to view Mother Nature at her finest as she carpets the desert floor with an array of beautiful colors. ... more details

Prickly Pedal Racers Put The Pedal To The Metal

(Maricopa County) – Last spring, hundreds of cyclists from around the country geared up for the inaugural Prickly Pedal Mountain Bike Race. They put the pedal to the metal, and raced along the Maricopa Trail from Lake Pleasant Regional Park towards the Town of Cave Creek.... more details

County Proclaims December Parks and Trails Month

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors proclaimed December as Maricopa County Parks and Trails Month. ... more details

County parks hold public meeting for proposed fee adjustments to specific services

(Phoenix) – Maricopa County’s Parks and Recreation Commission will host a public meeting on Tuesday, September 20 at 9 a.m. in the Dreamy Draw Conference Room located in the Flood Control District Operations Building at 2801 W. Durango Street in Phoenix to discuss proposed fee adjustments.... more details