Maricopa County Park Alerts | Maricopa County Parks & Recreation

ESTRELLA - Rainbow Valley & Coldwater Trailhead Closure

The Rainbow Valley and Coldwater Trailheads will be CLOSED from February 3, 2025, through March 2027 to allow for the construction of a NEW 50 site campground with amenities. If the campground is completed earlier, the trailhead will be reopened.... more details

MARICOPA TRAIL - Segment 12 TEMPORARILY CLOSED - 10-8-2025 - 9-2026

Due to upcoming road widening work on North Lake Pleasant Parkway and trailhead realignment, Segment 12 will be temporarily closed. ... more details

WHITE TANK: Invasive Species Removal Dec 1-17

Professional ecological contractors will be treating the following areas within the park for invasive species: Ford Canyon Trail Target species: Buffelgrass, Fountain Grass, and Salt Cedar If possible, please avoid the area during this time. ... more details

ESTRELLA - Tamarisk Invasive Species Removal - Nov 17 thru Dec 31

Crews will be using hand equipment (wood chippers, chainsaws, and herbicide application) in the area at Estrella Mountain Regional Park to remove tamarisk trees and shrubs. The El-Rio parking lot will be closed during this time to allow the crews to do the work safely. Please DO NOT enter the area. The work area is highlighted in yellow on the map above. For more information, contact the Natural Resource Specialist at (602) 506-9519 or (602) 506-2930.... more details

CAVE CREEK - Invasive Species Treatment NOV 24-DEC 17

CAVE CREEK REGIONAL PARK INVASIVE SPECIES TREATMENT NOVEMBER 24-DECEMBER 17, 2025 Professional ecological contractors will be treating the following areas within the park for invasive species: - Go John Trail (east and north sides), - Slate Trail - Overton Trail - Clay Mine Trail (far west) If possible, please avoid the area during this time.... more details

HASSAYAMPA: List of Trails Temporarily Closed

Due to an abundance of rain received at the Hassayampa River Preserve, all river trails and Mesquite Trail have been temporarily closed until November 26. The Palm Lake Loop is still open. Please stay off of the closed trails. ... more details

LAKE PLEASANT - Pavement Preservation Project

The Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) advises drivers to plan ahead for daytime lane closures and possible delays in both directions near the Lake Pleasant area, beginning Tuesday, November 25, 2025 through the first week of December for pavement preservation work.... more details

BUCKEYE HILLS Roadway Improvements Dec 1 thru late Dec

Work Schedule: Where: Southbound SR 85 from Buckeye Hills Drive to approximately 800 feet north of the intersection. When: Monday, December 1, 2025 through late December, 2025. Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. No weekend or holiday work is anticipated.... more details

Lake Pleasant Regional Park North Entry Temporary Closure

Lake Pleasant North Entry will be closed temporarily to all entry traffic due to construction. Anticipated Closure dates are from December 8th -December 22nd, 2025! Road will be closed at the North Entry station during this time. ... more details