Welcome to McDowell Mountain Regional Park
McDowell Mountain Regional Park
16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(602) 506-2930 ext 3
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Nature Center Hours:
May 1 - October 31:
- Open from 7 am to 2 pm Monday through Saturday.
- Closed on Sunday.
November 1 - April 30:
- Open from 8 am to 4 pm daily.
Please visit the Park Updates page for additional park-specific information.
Park Hours
May 1 to October 31 - 5 am to 9 pm daily / November 1 to April 30 - 6 am to 8 pm daily
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​Welcome to McDowell Mountain Regional Park. Nestled in the lower Verde River basin, the 21,099-acre park is a desert jewel in the northeast Valley.
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Elevations in the park rise to 3,000 feet along the western boundary at the base of the McDowell Mountains. Visitors enjoy a full program schedule, over 50 miles of multi-use trails, and spectacular views of the surrounding mountain ranges. A stroll through the park will allow visitors to likely see deer, javelina, birds, and coyotes.
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Apr
26
City Nature Challenge Hike (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)
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May
2
Desert Edible Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
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Discover McDowell Mountain Regional Park
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Welcome to McDowell Mountain Regional Park
Enjoy a program with Ranger Amy
The Four Peaks Area is beautiful on a cloudy sprin
Spend an afternoon on our nature themed playground
Spend an afternoon on our nature themed playground
Let's go mountain biking
Experience the parks scenic views
A beautiful crested Saguaro
The desert comes to life after the rain
Join us for one of our many fitness hikes
Experience the park via horseback
Or on a mountain bike
Mountain bikers love the wide variety of trails
As do runners
The Sonoran Trail is just one of the many trails t
We also have local residents such as Tarantulas
Turkey Vultures
And let's not forget the Desert Tortoise
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