Maricopa County, Arizona All Parks & Recreation Events Feed Update

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area The conservation area is a different experience when seen softly illuminated by the silver moon. While we will attempt to minimize the use of flashlights, bring one in case you need it. (moderate)

Hassayampa River Preserve Have you ever wondered about the Preserve's old stand of palm trees? Click on the program title for details on this event where your questions will be answered!

White Tank Mountain Regional Park What is that? What is this? Join the Park Ranger and get those stimulating questions answered.

Hassayampa River Preserve When you're out birding, do you throw up your hands in defeat when you see a flycatcher? Join Kathe Anderson for this workshop and guided bird walk to help you make this confusing group a bit easier to identify. Click on program title for more details.

McDowell Mountain Regional Park This program is a chance to see the sky up close and learn more. Professional stargazers share their equipment and knowledge.

White Tank Mountain Regional Park Bring your family and friends to find the Ranger on Blackrock Short Loop! He will have some exciting and interesting facts about the park and its inhabitants!

Usery Mountain Regional Park Learn how to take beautiful nature photos!

Usery Mountain Regional Park Discover the beauty of our public lands!

White Tank Mountain Regional Park Volunteer Event - Invasive Species Removal

Hassayampa River Preserve Join Anne Leight for a guided bird walk on the Preserve trails. Click on program title for details.

San Tan Mountain Regional Park Learn about your bike and riding equipment and take a 3-4 mile group ride.

San Tan Mountain Regional Park 7-9 mile group ride.

San Tan Mountain Regional Park Enjoy the outdoors on Arizona's holiday that celebrates and honors public lands throughout the state.

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area Join us as we look at the plants and animals that live in the riparian area along a perennial stretch of Cave Creek. The hike will take us through the Jewel of the Creek Preserve and along the lower Dragonfly Trail for a distance of approximately 1.5 miles. No reservations are required, meet at [...]

Hassayampa River Preserve In honor of Arizona Public Lands Day, we will be cleaning up trash along our 1 mile Adopt-a-Highway stretch of Hwy 60 on April 4th.

Lake Pleasant Regional Park The 11th Annual Paddlefest event at Lake Pleasant has been cancelled due to growing concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your support.

Cave Creek Regional Park Watch as the Ranger feeds our live animal ambassadors, including rattlesnakes!

White Tank Mountain Regional Park What no hands? Come to the Nature Center and watch our remarkable creatures eat.

White Tank Mountain Regional Park Come to the Nature Center to enjoy the splendor of the Sonoran Desert through tale.

Estrella Mountain Regional Park Ever wonder what makes all those holes in the ground? During the Homeschool Happenings class join us for a 2 mile hike along the Coldwater trail and explore the world of desert ground dwellers. This hike will take place on the Coldwater trail and in the adjacent wash. Please read description for registration [...]

Cave Creek Regional Park The wilderness is no place to get caught guessing and the Sonoran Desert is unforgiving in its extremes. Meet the Ranger in the Nature Center to learn the basics of wilderness survival. All ages welcome. Be sure to bring plenty of water! It's a good habit to have, whenever and wherever you are! No pets, [...]

Hassayampa River Preserve Arizona is North America's hummingbird headquarters, with more species found here than any other state (Arizona has recorded 18 species!). Join Cindy Marple to discover the diversity of this avian family and how they live their lives. Learn tips to identify the different Phoenix area species [...]

Usery Mountain Regional Park Come enjoy your namaste at Usery Mountain Regional Park!

Usery Mountain Regional Park Enjoy the beauty of our Sonoran Desert on this fun walk!

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area Get your day started with a 2-3 mile brisk, non-interpretive walk through the conservation area. Participants need not be tri-athletes, just ordinary folks who would like to add diversity to their existing walking program. Wear sturdy shoes and bring plenty of water. (moderate)

McDowell Mountain Regional Park Meet Kevin B. in the Competitive Track Trailhead for this Friday hike.

Estrella Mountain Regional Park Ever wonder what makes all those holes in the ground? During this Homeschool Class Join us for a 2 mile hike along the Coldwater trail and explore the world of desert ground dwellers. This hike will take place on the Coldwater trail and in the adjacent wash. Please see description for registration information. [...]

White Tank Mountain Regional Park What is that? What is this? Join the Park Ranger and get those stimulating questions answered.

Cave Creek Regional Park Folks of all ages are encouraged to join us on Thursday mornings for an up-tempo, guided fitness hike along one of the Park?s scenic trails!

San Tan Mountain Regional Park For experienced riders, a nighttime group ride through San Tan.

Usery Mountain Regional Park Discover the unique world of sky islands!

Hassayampa River Preserve Check out our discovery station focused on how animals have developed ways of mimicking other things to disguise themselves. Click on program title for more details.

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area Join docent Coni for a 3 to 5 mile hike (ability of hikers and weather determines length). We will hike in riparian areas with seasonal water in Cave Creek. Learn about cochineal, agave, mesquite, prickly pear, and we may see wildlife, petroglyphs, wildflowers, and maybe taste some wolfberries….and [...]

San Tan Mountain Regional Park Guided 2-3 mile walk to search for and identify wildflowers. This walk is offered on Saturday 3/7, Friday 3/13, Saturday 3/21 and Sunday 3/29 from 2-3:30pm.

Cave Creek Regional Park Meet the Ranger at the Nature Center and from there he will guide you along a scenic desert mountain trail with beautiful views of the Sonoran Desert and it's Wildflowers!

Hassayampa River Preserve Have you ever wondered about the Preserve's old stand of palm trees? Click on the program title for details on this event where your questions will be answered!

Estrella Mountain Regional Park This trailside chat will have information about the park and a display table with plant, animal, and native artifacts.

Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant Bring the family to this public event to see some sights that are out of this world! Join Stargazing for Everyone as they provide telescopes and astronomers to guide your eye to all the most incredible views of the stars around us.

Cave Creek Regional Park We provide everything you need to safely learn the basics of archery and have fun doing it! Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes! Class size is limited for this very popular program, so register early with Ranger Mark at: mark.paulat@maricopa.gov

Cave Creek Regional Park We provide everything you need to safely learn the basics of archery and have fun doing it! Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes! Class size is limited for this very popular program, so register early with Ranger Mark at: mark.paulat@maricopa.gov

Estrella Mountain Regional Park Ever wonder what makes all those holes in the ground? Join us for a 2 mile hike along the Coldwater trail and explore the world of desert ground dwellers. This hike will take place on the Coldwater trail and in the adjacent wash.

Cave Creek Regional Park We provide everything you need to safely learn the basics of archery and have fun doing it! Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes! Class size is limited for this very popular program, so register early with Ranger Mark at: mark.paulat@maricopa.gov

Hassayampa River Preserve Learn about mesquite woodlands and their importance to people and wildlife of the Southwest on this guided walk. For more details, please click on the program title.

Hassayampa River Preserve Join Preserve volunteer and ornithologist Stacia Novy for a guided walk from 8:15-10:15am to look and listen for breeding resident and migrant birds within the lush desert riparian oasis of the Preserve. Along the way we will discuss how to identify birds and about the behavioral and ecological [...]

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area Join us as we look at the plants and animals that live in the riparian area along a perennial stretch of Cave Creek. The hike will take us through the Jewel of the Creek Preserve and along the lower Dragonfly Trail for a distance of approximately 1.5 miles. No reservations are required, meet at [...]

San Tan Mountain Regional Park 7-9 mile group ride.

White Tank Mountain Regional Park Join us on an adventure into the nocturnal world of our Sonoran Desert creatures.

Hassayampa River Preserve Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours prowl of the Preserve trails to look for nocturnal animals and scorpions! Click on this program title for more details.

Lake Pleasant Regional Park Come see how this Arizona gem got its start and how it has reconnected to people today, with connections to Lake Pleasant and beyond.

Cave Creek Regional Park Meet the Ranger at the Nature Center and from there he will guide you along a scenic desert mountain trail with beautiful views of the Sonoran Desert and it's Wildflowers!

Usery Mountain Regional Park Learn about the unique characteristics of our local desert birds at this informative indoor presentation!

Cave Creek Regional Park Meet the Ranger at the Nature Center and from there he will guide you along a scenic desert mountain trail with beautiful views of the Sonoran Desert!

Lake Pleasant Regional Park Join the rangers on this "Easy" paddle on Lake Pleasant! Rental kayaks are available with advanced registration.

Usery Mountain Regional Park Come enjoy your namaste at Usery Mountain Regional Park!

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area Come and discover the fascinating world of a desert wash. This hike will feature the exploration of Cottonwood Wash, a major tributary of Cave Creek. Along the way we will discuss desert washes and mesas and how the ecosystems differ. Long pants and sturdy shoes are recommended. No dogs on this hike. [...]

McDowell Mountain Regional Park This is not a park sponsored event

Cave Creek Regional Park Meet the Ranger at the Nature Center and from there he will guide you along a scenic desert mountain trail with beautiful views of the Sonoran Desert and it's Wildflowers!

San Tan Mountain Regional Park Homeschool students will learn about phenology - the study of recurring plant and animal life cycle events such as leafing and flowering of plants and emergence of insect pollinators. On a one-mile hike students observe plants for buds, flowers and insects and record data on a worksheet.

Usery Mountain Regional Park Want to find some of our fascinating desert birds?

White Tank Mountain Regional Park Discover the hidden treasures along the waterfall trail.

Cave Creek Regional Park The Spring Wildflowers are blooming! What better time to hike? Folks of all ages are encouraged to join us on Thursday mornings for an up-tempo, guided fitness hike along one of the Park?s scenic trails!

Estrella Mountain Regional Park Join us for a 3-5 mile fitness hike. Trail route will be determined the week of the hike and is based on trail conditions. These are moderate level fitness hikes.

San Tan Mountain Regional Park For experienced riders, a nighttime group ride through San Tan.

White Tank Mountain Regional Park Join the Ranger to see the spring wildflowers.

Usery Mountain Regional Park Learn how to eat the desert on this informative walk!

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area Join docent Coni for a 3 to 5 mile hike (ability of hikers and weather determines length). We will hike in riparian areas with seasonal water in Cave Creek. Learn about cochineal, agave, mesquite, prickly pear, and we may see wildlife, petroglyphs, wildflowers, and maybe taste some wolfberries….and [...]

Lake Pleasant Regional Park After a busy Springtime, the shoreline at Lake Pleasant is often left with trash and litter from our guests.  We ask everyone to pack out what they bring in but not everyone is willing to do their part to keep the park clean.  This is why volunteers like you are needed! Trash bags, pickers, [...]