Park News

PRINT |

View Archives

Results: 23 Articles found.

Are you up to the challenge?

While everyone else is buzzing about town looking for the best pumpkin spice latte or Halloween event, Maricopa County’s Parks and Recreation Department is preparing for the launch of their annual 100 Miles in 100 Days Challenge on Wednesday, November 1.... more details
Maricopa County parks prepare to lift fire ban

(Maricopa County) – The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department will lift its annual fire ban on Monday, August 28. This allows park visitors to use campfires, fire pits, and charcoal grills. ... more details
Lake Pleasant Regional Park to celebrate Fourth of July

(Morristown) – The Fourth of July is quickly approaching! Pack up the kids, neighbors and friends and make plans to witness one of the finest firework displays in the Valley at Lake Pleasant Regional Park on Monday, July 3rd! Better yet, make it a memorable day by adding activities such as boating, a refreshing dip in the lake or a picnic under a shaded ramada to your schedule... more details
Maricopa County parks include smoking restrictions as part of fire ban

(Maricopa County) – The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department initiated its annual fire ban on May 8. Now, the Department is taking additional steps to protect the parks due to the extremely dry conditions. Effective Monday, June 26, smoking in Maricopa County parks will be prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle or at developed recreation sites such as parking lots, picnic ramadas or campsites. ... more details
County Parks set May 8 as start date for annual fire ban

(Maricopa County) – The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department will initiate its annual fire ban on Monday, May 8.... more details
High water levels at lake limit shoreline access

(Morristown) – As temperatures begin to warm up, locals and tourists alike have begun flocking to valley lakes in hopes of securing a space along the shoreline to camp, fish, swim, or simply dip their toes in the water.... 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
Maricopa County Parks are telling residents to Take A Hike

(Maricopa County) – Have you ever wanted to tell someone to take a hike? In November, you’ll have a chance to do just that!... more details

Results: 23 Articles found.

Web site design and development by Americaneagle.com