<?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>Maricopa County Parks Requesting Modest Fee Adjustments</title><link>https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/maricopa-county-parks-requesting-modest-fee-adjustments/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Maricopa County Parks Requesting Modest Fee Adjustments Wed, 1 Oct 2025 23:00:00 MST 4870</guid><pubDate>Wed, 1 Oct 2025 23:00:00 MST</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[To cover increased demand and rising operating costs, the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department is proposing modest adjustments to some park user fees.]]></description></item><item><title>Lake Pleasant 10-Lane Boat Ramp - East Parking lot -Temporary closed</title><link>https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/lake-pleasant-10-lane-boat-ramp---east-parking-lot--temporary-closed/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Lake Pleasant 10-Lane Boat Ramp - East Parking lot -Temporary closed Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:10:00 MST 5085</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:10:00 MST</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[On Sunday, April 12, 2026, the 10-lane East Parking Lot will be temporarily closed due to a special event. Aravaipa Running will be hosting the annual Dam Good Run Marathon. This event will feature participants running on multiple trails throughout Lake Pleasant Regional Park, with portions of the c [...]]]></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 Regional Park Castle Creek Boat ramp Temporary Closure 3-28-2026</title><link>https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/lake-pleasant-regional-park-castle-creek-boat-ramp-temporary-closure-3-28-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Lake Pleasant Regional Park Castle Creek Boat ramp Temporary Closure 3-28-2026 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:50:00 MST 5083</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:50:00 MST</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[Lake Pleasant Regional Park Castle Creek Boat ramp area (North entry), will be temporarily closed on Saturday March 28th, 2026
Aravaipa participants will be utilizing the Castle Creek Boat ramp area as a starting point. They will Be running from the Boat ramp area out of the park heading North to C [...]]]></description></item><item><title>Maricopa County's regional parks set May 1 as the start date for the annual fire ban</title><link>https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/maricopa-countys-regional-parks-set-may-1-as-the-start-date-for-the-annual-fire-ban/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Maricopa County's regional parks set May 1 as the start date for the annual fire ban Thu, 10 Apr 2025 13:43:00 MST 4717</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 13:43:00 MST</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department will initiate its annual fire ban on Thursday, May 1, 2025. The City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department's annual fire ban will go into effect the same day.]]></description></item><item><title>Maricopa County Parks Requesting Modest Fee Adjustments</title><link>https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/maricopa-county-parks-requesting-modest-fee-adjustments/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Maricopa County Parks Requesting Modest Fee Adjustments Wed, 1 Oct 2025 11:21:00 MST 4960</guid><pubDate>Wed, 1 Oct 2025 11:21:00 MST</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[To cover increased demand and rising operating costs, the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department is proposing modest adjustments to some park user fees. ]]></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>Maricopa County Parks Announces Approved Fee Adjustments to Support Park Sustainability and Improvements</title><link>https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/maricopa-county-parks-announces-approved-fee-adjustments-to-support-park-sustainability-and-improvements/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Maricopa County Parks Announces Approved Fee Adjustments to Support Park Sustainability and Improvements Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:03:00 MST 4966</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:03:00 MST</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has approved the Parks and Recreation Department's proposed fees, effective January 1, 2026, with additional phased adjustments in 2027 and 2028. The fee changes reflect a carefully considered approach to sustaining park operations, enhancing visitor experien [...]]]></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></channel></rss>