<?xml version="1.0" encoding="us-ascii"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"><channel><image><url>https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/cms/images/logo-ftr.png</url><title>Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant</title><link>https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/park-locator/</link></image><title>Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant</title><link>https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/park-locator/</link><description>Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant News and Information</description><atom:link type="application/rss+xml" rel="self" href="https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/rss/parks.aspx?Park=Desert+Outdoor+Center+at+Lake+Pleasant&amp;ParkNews=1" /><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright 2016 Maricopa County</copyright><item><title>Lake Pleasant Castle Creek Boat Ramp (North Entry) Temporary Closure10-3-2026</title><link>https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/lake-pleasant-castle-creek-boat-ramp-north-entry-temporary-closure10-3-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Lake Pleasant Castle Creek Boat Ramp (North Entry) Temporary Closure10-3-2026 Sat, 5 Sep 2026 21:07:00 MST 5225</guid><pubDate>Sat, 5 Sep 2026 21:07:00 MST</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[On Saturday October 3rd, 2026, Castle Creek Boat Ramp and Entry station will be temporarily closed due to a Special Event taking place. 

Castle Creek Triathlon is an annual event in which participants will swim, bike, and run.

Please be aware as there will also be both Bicyclists and runners o [...]]]></description></item><item><title>LAKE PLEASANT - Fluctuating Water levels Hazards May Be Present</title><link>https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/lake-pleasant---fluctuating-water-levels-hazards-may-be-present/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">LAKE PLEASANT - Fluctuating Water levels Hazards May Be Present Sun, 31 May 2026 13:13:00 MST 5076</guid><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 13:13:00 MST</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[Lake Pleasant water levels are subject to fluctuation. Be on the alert for hazards that may appear with the changing water levels. Do not rely on markers alone, always keep a sharp lookout. Boaters operate at their own risk. Be extra cautious near shorelines, points and islands. Lake Pleasant Region [...]]]></description></item><item><title>LAKE PLEASANT: Annual Bald Eagle Closure - Agua Fria Arm - December 15 thru June 15</title><link>https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/lake-pleasant-annual-bald-eagle-closure---agua-fria-arm---december-15-thru-june-15/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">LAKE PLEASANT: Annual Bald Eagle Closure - Agua Fria Arm - December 15 thru June 15 Fri, 5 Dec 2025 07:33:00 MST 4962</guid><pubDate>Fri, 5 Dec 2025 07:33:00 MST</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[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  [...]]]></description></item><item><title>SYSTEMWIDE - No Burn Day</title><link>https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/systemwide---no-burn-day/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">SYSTEMWIDE - No Burn Day Mon, 6 Apr 2026 10:42:00 MST 5095</guid><pubDate>Mon, 6 Apr 2026 10:42:00 MST</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[The Maricopa County Air Quality Department has declared a No Burn Day for Monday, April 6 due to elevated levels of PM10 (dust).]]></description></item><item><title>SYSTEMWIDE - County Parks implement annual fire ban - May 1 - Sept 30</title><link>https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/projects/fire-ban-vs-no-burn-day/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">SYSTEMWIDE - County Parks implement annual fire ban - May 1 - Sept 30 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:03:00 MST 5119</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:03:00 MST</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[With drought conditions continuing?across the region and wildfire risk on the rise, Maricopa County Parks and Recreation will implement its annual fire ban beginning?May 1, 2026.]]></description></item><item><title>Lake Pleasant Discovery Center Temporarily Closed</title><link>https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/lake-pleasant-discovery-center-temporarily-closed/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Lake Pleasant Discovery Center Temporarily Closed Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:37:00 MST 5174</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:37:00 MST</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[The Discovery Center is temporarily closed while repairs are being made to the air?conditioning system.

If you need to purchase an annual pass, please visit the main entry station, where staff will be happy to assist you.

We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience. We look [...]]]></description></item><item><title>PARK PROGRAMS - Event Pages Not Loading Properly</title><link>https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/park-programs---event-pages-not-loading-properly/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">PARK PROGRAMS - Event Pages Not Loading Properly Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:01:00 MST 5186</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:01:00 MST</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[We are experiencing an issue with our Programs & Events section. Park programs for July are displaying correctly. However, programs ater July are not loading. Our website vendor has been made aware of this issue and is currently working to resolve this issue.

We appreciate your patience.  ]]></description></item><item><title>Desert Tortoise Campground - Water Restored</title><link>https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/desert-tortoise-campground---water-restored/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Desert Tortoise Campground - Water Restored Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:26:00 MST 5203</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:26:00 MST</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[

Water has been restored ]]></description></item></channel></rss>