Maricopa County, Arizona All Parks & Recreation Events Feed Update

Usery Mountain Regional Park Join Ranger Kevin for a challenging springtime hike deep into the spectacular scenery of the Goldfield mountains. Click program title for more details.

McDowell Mountain Regional Park Join Ranger Olivia on an evening stroll to watch the full moon rise over the mountains.

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 Join Friends of Hassayampa Board President Bernadine McCollum for a fascinating class on desert edibles! Attendees will get to participate hands on in grinding mesquite bean flour and making salsa using fresh prickly pear nopales! Max class size is 16 and will cost $10 per person. This will not include [...]

Hassayampa River Preserve Before you head home for the season, be sure to join us on Saturday, March 15th for our annual Open House as we showcase our newly renovated visitor center and celebrate this historic riparian preserve. This is a free event that runs from 8am - 12pm. Highlights will include a guided bird walk with Ranger [...]

Lake Pleasant Regional Park Join Ranger Kevin for a 2.6-mile hike on the Cottonwood trail. Trail is rated easy, with some loose rock, uneven terrain and little elevation change. We will be on the lookout for all kinds of wildlife along the way, as well as wildflowers. Some animals we may see include mule deer, javelina, squirrels, [...]

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.

White Tank Mountain Regional Park Have we had enough rain lately to make the Waterfall run? Ranger Shaun isn?t sure, so he?s going to check. Wanna go? Click program title for more details.

San Tan Mountain Regional Park Shred Your Saturday with SanTan Shredders! Ready to rip up the trails and crush some gravel? Grab your mountain or gravel bike, throw on that helmet, and join the crew for an adrenaline-pumping No Drop ride packed with adventure, good vibes, and killer views! What to bring? Water, [...]

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 [...]

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area Join Ranger Olivia on an evening stroll to watch the full moon rise over the mountains.

Usery Mountain Regional Park Join Ranger Kevin for a beautiful evening hike under the moon and stars. Click program title for more details.

Lake Pleasant Regional Park Join Ranger Kevin for a twilight hike leading to a great view of the full moon rising over Lake Pleasant. Click program title for more details.

Estrella Mountain Regional Park Drop by the Pollinator Garden for some post Desert Defending debriefing with Ranger Shaun Ranger! 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 [...]

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 [...]

Hassayampa River Preserve Watch peak vulture and raptor migration from the pedestrian bridge over the Hassayampa River in Wickenburg at this free, family-friendly event! Click on program title for more details.

Hassayampa River Preserve Join Ranger Kevin for an introduction to birding in one of Arizona?s premiere birding locations. Click program title for more details.

Hassayampa River Preserve Join us in the fight to protect our precious desert pollinators and learn what you can do to be a better friend to butterflies and their allies! Click program title for more details.

Cave Creek Regional Park Join Ranger Olivia for a hike and mine tour which features a fascinating glimpse into Arizona?s past. Click program title for more details.

Usery 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 [...]

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, [...]

San Tan Mountain Regional Park Temperatures are climbing. Snakes are going be back soon. Don?t get anxious, get educated. Join Ranger Shaun for an anxiety reducing chat. Click program title for more details.

San Tan Mountain Regional Park Join Ranger Shaun for an early Spring/Late Winter walk-and-talk to discuss the changing seasons and what that means for the desert. Click program title for more details.

McDowell Mountain Regional Park Join Ranger Olivia for a hike up Lousley Hill to get your body moving. Click program title for more details.

Usery Mountain Regional Park Join park volunteers Jim & Judy Taylor at the Nature Center to observe and identify local birds!

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area Learn all about plants of the Sonoran Desert during this guided hike with Ranger Olivia Click program title for more details.

Estrella Mountain Regional Park Please join us for the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission meeting. See meeting Agenda for online access link to view/listen to the meeting (dependent on internet availability).   For additional details on the upcoming meeting, please visit the Park Commission [...]

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area Learn about the geology and streams of the Spur Cross region on an easy two-mile walk with nationally known earth science author and park docent Thomas McGuire. Visit an abandoned gold mine, Nutcracker Rock, and a Hohokam rock art site along Cottonwood Wash. Bring plenty of water and your [...]

Usery Mountain Regional Park Join Park Volunteers Jim & Judy Taylor to observe and identify local birds!