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Welcome to McDowell Mountain Regional Park

16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr. . Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 . (602) 506-2930 ext 3

McDowell Mountain Regional Park
16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(602) 506-2930 ext 3

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Nature Center Hours:

May 1 - October 31:

Open from 7 am to 2 pm Monday through Saturday.
Closed on Sunday.

November 1 - April 30:

Open from 8 am to 4 pm daily.

Please visit the Park Updates page for additional park-specific information.

Park Hours
May 1 to October 31 - 5 am to 9 pm daily / November 1 to April 30 - 6 am to 8 pm daily

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Welcome to McDowell Mountain Regional Park. Nestled in the lower Verde River basin, the 21,099-acre park is a desert jewel in the northeast Valley. Read More Read Less

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May 1

Discovery Station: Ask A Ranger! No Registration required. ...More details

May 1

Full Moon Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants) ...More details

May 2

Morning Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants) ...More details

May 7

America 250: Southwest Bird Walk (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants) ...More details

May 7

America 250: Southwest Reptile Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants) ...More details

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Maricopa County Residents Get Early Access to Campsite Reservations

Effective April 29, Maricopa County residents will now have the opportunity to book... more details
SYSTEMWIDE - County Parks implement annual fire ban - May 1 - Sept 30

With drought conditions continuing across the region and wildfire risk on the rise,... more details
Maricopa County Parks to enact fire restrictions amid ongoing drought conditions

With drought conditions continuing across the region and wildfire risk on the rise,... more details

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A large green cactus-shaped playground structure stands on wood chips under shade canopies in a desert park, with low shrubs and distant mountains in the background.

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A large snake-themed playground structure with an open mouth forming a slide stands under a shade canopy in a desert park, with mountains visible in the background.

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Several saguaro cacti rise from a desert landscape of low shrubs with mountains in the background beneath a partly cloudy sky lit by warm sunlight.

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Tall saguaro cacti stand on a rocky desert hillside with mountains in the distance under a dramatic, cloudy sky.

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A group of hikers with backpacks walk along a desert trail past cholla cacti, heading toward rocky mountains under a partly cloudy sky.

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A group of horseback riders wearing cowboy hats ride single file across a green desert landscape dotted with cacti and shrubs, with distant mountains under a clear sky.

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A large group of cyclists wearing helmets and colorful jerseys ride closely together on a paved desert road with double yellow lines, surrounded by low shrubs and distant hills.

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Four cyclists wearing helmets ride mountain bikes along a winding desert trail, passing large boulders and low green vegetation under a clear blue sky.

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Park ranger in uniform showing a small desert animal to children in a classroom, as students gather around a table to look closely.

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Woman trail running on a rocky desert path with tall saguaro cacti and green shrubs on a hillside behind her.

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Wide desert landscape at dusk with rolling hills covered in cholla cacti and shrubs under a cloudy sky, distant mountain silhouettes visible on the horizon.

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Close-up of a large, hairy tarantula walking across light-colored gravel, its dark legs spread wide and its abdomen covered in reddish-brown hairs.

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Close-up of a turkey vulture with a bald red head and pale hooked beak, its dark feathers contrasting against a softly blurred natural background.

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Desert tortoise walking across a rocky, sandy landscape, its domed shell and thick, scaly legs clearly visible under a bright blue sky.

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