<?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>Estrella Mountain Regional Park</title><link>https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/park-locator/</link></image><title>Estrella Mountain Regional Park</title><link>https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/park-locator/</link><description>Estrella Mountain Regional Park News and Information</description><atom:link type="application/rss+xml" rel="self" href="https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/rss/parks.aspx?Park=Estrella+Mountain+Regional+Park&amp;ParkNews=1" /><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright 2016 Maricopa County</copyright><item><title>Maricopa County's Oldest Regional Park Set To Break Ground On A New Campground</title><link>https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/maricopa-countys-oldest-regional-park-set-to-break-ground-on-a-new-campground/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Maricopa County's Oldest Regional Park Set To Break Ground On A New Campground Thu, 23 Jan 2025 06:58:00 MST 4611</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 06:58:00 MST</pubDate><description> <![CDATA["In 2016, the Parks Department updated the Park's Master Plan. Feedback from the public revealed that visitors were interested in having a campground at the rodeo arena. I'm pleased to announce that we took the feedback seriously and found a way to bring this project to fruition. Construction on the [...]]]></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 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>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>ANNUAL FIRE BAN: MAY 1 - SEPT 30</title><link>https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/annual-fire-ban-may-1---sept-30/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">ANNUAL FIRE BAN: MAY 1 - SEPT 30 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 13:43:00 MST 4869</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>ESTRELLA - Nature Center Closed on June 16</title><link>https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/estrella---nature-center-closed-on-june-16/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">ESTRELLA - Nature Center Closed on June 16 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 11:37:00 MST 4794</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 11:37:00 MST</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[Due to limited staff coverage at Estrella Mountain Regional Park, the Nature Center will be closed for the remainder of Monday, June 16, 2025.

The remainder of the park and trails are open during normal operating hours. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.]]></description></item><item><title>Maricopa County Regional Parks Buy One, Get One Camping Promotion Returns With Changes</title><link>https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/maricopa-county-regional-parks-buy-one-get-one-camping-promotion-returns-with-changes/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Maricopa County Regional Parks Buy One, Get One Camping Promotion Returns With Changes Thu, 11 Sep 2025 15:53:00 MST 4842</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 15:53:00 MST</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[Since 2008, the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department has offered a Buy One, Get One camping promotion. And, we're pleased to announce it will return this season on September 18!]]></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>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>ESTRELLA - Tamarisk Invasive Species Removal events Jan 5 thru 31 and Feb 28 thru March 31</title><link>https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/estrella---tamarisk-invasive-species-removal-events-jan-5-thru-31-and-feb-28-thru-march-31/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">ESTRELLA - Tamarisk Invasive Species Removal events Jan 5 thru 31 and Feb 28 thru March 31 Wed, 31 Dec 2025 22:26:00 MST 4980</guid><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 22:26:00 MST</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[A map highlighting the area where Tamarisk removal events occurring January 5 thru 31 and February 28 thru March 31 will be occuring.ATTENTION: TAMARISK INVASIVE SPECIES REMOVAL 
JANUARY 5 - 31 AND FEBRUARY 28 - MARCH 31, 2026

Crews will be using hand equipment (wood chippers, chainsaws, and her [...]]]></description></item><item><title>ESTRELLA - Invasive Species Treatment - Feb 23 - Mar 5</title><link>https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/estrella---invasive-species-treatment---feb-23---mar-5/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">ESTRELLA - Invasive Species Treatment - Feb 23 - Mar 5 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:45:00 MST 5009</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:45:00 MST</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[Professional ecological contractors will be treating the following areas within the park for invasive species:

TRAILS: Casey Abbott Drive, Nature Center, as well as the entry and the wash area behind the facility
SPECIES: Stinknet and Invasive Grasses
METHODS: Foliar Spot Application-Herbicide  [...]]]></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>