Maricopa County, Arizona All Parks & Recreation Events Feed Update

Hassayampa River Preserve To commemorate National Invasive Species Awareness Week, drop by to talk with Ranger Nikki about local and regional efforts to manage the spread of non-native invader plants as a proactive step towards ecological restoration and to reduce fire risk. Click program title for more details.

Estrella Mountain Regional Park Ranger Jacque will showcase wildlife and parks of the county at just one table among many at an outdoor festival full of events, games, food, and more! Click program title for more details.

Hassayampa River Preserve Join Ranger Nikki on an easy to moderate walk to explore riparian and desert trails at the preserve. Click program title for more details.

McDowell Mountain Regional Park Want to get some dust on your boots and take on a challenging day hike? The join Ranger Derik on a fitness hike through the rolling hills and washes of the McDowell Mountains. Click program title for more details.

San Tan Mountain Regional Park Learn all about the Sonoran Desert ecosystem during this guided hike with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details.

Lake Pleasant Regional Park Stop by an information table hosted by Ranger Nikki to learn about some of the wildflowers that can be found at Lake Pleasant and the other County Parks. Click program title for more details.

Cave Creek Regional Park Stop by the open house to see snakes, spiders and other animals that call the Sonoran Desert home! Ranger Derik will be available to answer questions and introduce the animals. Click program title for more details.

Estrella Mountain Regional Park Ranger Eric will showcase wildlife and parks of the county at just one table among many at an outdoor festival full of events, games, food, and more! Click program title for more details.

Usery Mountain Regional Park Join Park Staff and Volunteers at the Usery Mountain Regional Park Nature Center for an open house!

Lake Pleasant Regional Park Join Ranger Nikki on a hike to see what?s growing and blooming in our beautiful Sonoran Desert. Click program title for more details.

White Tank Mountain Regional Park Meet at Area 4 parking lot. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to effectively remove these invasive plants. The initiative is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step toward ecological restoration and to reduce wildfire [...]

Estrella Mountain Regional Park Meet at the park’s Nature Center. Join us in removing invasive species and reducing wildfire risk in our parks.  Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to effectively remove these invasive plants. The initiative [...]

Usery Mountain Regional Park Stop by an information table hosted by Ranger Nikki to learn about some of the wildflowers that can be found at Usery and the other County Parks. Click program title for more details.

White Tank Mountain Regional Park Interested in learning more about cacti? Learn and ask your cactus questions to Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details.

Usery Mountain Regional Park Join Ranger Nikki on an easy to moderate hike to learn about some of the plants and animals that can be found in the park. Click program title for more details.

San Tan Mountain Regional Park Meet at the park’s Nature Center. Join us in removing invasive species and reducing wildfire risk in our parks.  Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to effectively remove these invasive plants. The initiative [...]

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area Meet at the main parking lot. Join us in removing invasive species and reducing wildfire risk in our parks.  Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to effectively remove these invasive plants. The initiative is to [...]

White Tank Mountain Regional Park Learn about birds of the Sonoran Desert on this hike with Ranger Eric! Click on program title for details.

Hassayampa River Preserve Have you ever wondered about the Preserve's historic stand of palm trees? Then join Ranger Eric to learn about them out in the palm grove! Click on program title for more details.

Hassayampa River Preserve Learn about the resident and migrant birds of desert riparian areas on this guided walk with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details.

San Tan Mountain Regional Park   SAN TAN AFTER DARK - Break up your week with an epic night ride on the trails! San Tan After Dark is a casual, no-drop mountain bike meetup every Wednesday night—where the dirt is fast, the climbs are punchy, and the descents are pure flow. ?? Trail [...]

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area Hike along Cave Creek as the sun sets over the Sonoran Desert and search for nocturnal wildlife. Click program title for more details

Usery Mountain Regional Park Join Park volunteers Jim and Judy Taylor for a morning bird watching session! Click program title for more details!

San Tan Mountain Regional Park SAN TAN AFTER DARK - Break up your week with an epic night ride on the trails! San Tan After Dark is a casual, no-drop mountain bike meetup every Wednesday night—where the dirt is fast, the climbs are punchy, and the descents are pure flow. ?? Trail Vibes: Smooth, [...]