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LAKE PLEASANT: Annual Bald Eagle Closure - Agua Fria Arm - December 15 thru June 15

The arm of the Agua Fria River of Lake Pleasant will be closed for the annual bald eagle nesting season from December 15 thru June 15. Eagle closure buoys will be placed in the area warning boaters to keep out of the area. For more information about the program or maps of the closure area, please visit https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/park-locator/lake-pleasant-regional-park/park-information/bald-eagle-program/ or https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/assets/1/6/eagle-closure-areas-both.pdf.... more details

SAN TAN - Goldmine Trailhead Improvements FY24-25

San Tan Mountain Regional Park Goldmine Trailhead Improvement Project Beginning on Monday, March 4, 2024, through March 2025. WHY: Planned improvements to the area include: a contact station, restrooms equestrian and vehicle parking, and host sites. PARKING: Available in the temporary dirt lot west of the trailhead.... more details

MARICOPA TRAIL - Segment Two Temporarily Closed

Segment Two of the Maricopa Trail (highlighted in orange on the map) is TEMPORARILY CLOSED until June 15 in recognition of the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Bald Eagle Protective Management program.... more details

SYSTEMWIDE - Parks annual fire ban runs from May 1 - Sept 30. Click for details.

The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department will initiate its annual fire ban on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. The City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department's annual fire ban will go into effect the same day.... more details