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Maricopa County's regional parks extend fire ban through October 31

Due to extremely dry conditions within the parks and the lack of moisture received during the monsoon season, the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department will extend fire restrictions through October 31, 2024.... more details
Buy One, Get One Camping Promotion Returns To Maricopa County's Regional Parks

Starting September 18, the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department is bringing back its popular Buy One, Get One camping promotion! The promotion allows park visitors who pay the camping fee for one night or more at a participating desert mountain county park to receive one night of equal or lesser value for free during that same stay. ... more details
Fire Restrictions Increased In Maricopa County's Regional Parks On July 1

Effective Monday, July 1, smoking in Maricopa County's regional parks will be prohibited except within enclosed vehicles and campers. Individuals who smoke are asked to ensure all materials are fully extinguished and disposed of properly. The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department initiated its annual fire ban on May 1.... more details
Maricopa County Parks Seek Feedback on Park Master Plan Updates

The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department is working on a three-year park master plan project to complete comprehensive improvements and preservation efforts for nine parks across Maricopa County. ... more details
ANNUAL FIRE BAN TO BE IMPLEMENTED ON MAY 1, 2024

Maricopa County's regional parks set May 1, 2024, as the start date for the annual fire ban.... more details
Agencies Break Ground on Multiphase Project

Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will begin Phase I of the multiphase project. Over the next year and a half, MCDOT will construct park roadways, realign Vulture Mine Road and help to bring limited utilities to the area. ... more details
No Primitive Camping Available at Buckeye Hills Regional Park

At this time primitive camping will not be offered at Buckeye Hills Regional Park. Suspension of this service goes into effect on January 21st 2018 with the last night of primitive camping being January 21st 2018... more details