Maricopa County Park Alerts | Maricopa County Parks & Recreation

SAN TAN - Goldmine Trailhead Improvements FY24-25

San Tan Mountain Regional Park Goldmine Trailhead Improvement Project Beginning on Monday, March 4, 2024, through October 2025. WHY: Planned improvements to the area include: a contact station, restrooms equestrian and vehicle parking, and host sites. PARKING: Available in the temporary dirt lot west of the trailhead.... more details

MARICOPA TRAIL: Segment 35 temporarily impacted by construction 8-24 thru 5-25

Watch for construction and temporary detours along the Maricopa Trail near Jackrabbit and Roosevelt Roads. Impacted areas are highlighted in blue on the map. Segment #35 Map: https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/assets/1/6/regional-trail-white-tank-buckeye-8x111.pdf... more details

Temporary water shut off Monday November 18, 2024 for areas within Lake Pleasant

On Monday November 18, 2024, water will be shut off for day use and Roadrunner campground areas at Lake Pleasant Regional Park.... more details

Sunset Ridge Day Use Picnic Area Temporary Closure January 6 - May 1, 2025

Starting Monday January 6, 2025, through Thursday May 1, 2025, the Sunset Day Use Picnic Area will be temporarily closed. Closure is for construction work in this area. Sunset Ridge Road will have access to the shoreline and Dirt Spillway Primitive camping areas. Please be aware of the construction vehicles in the area.... more details

South Park Primitive Camping area temporary closure January 1 - May 1, 2025

Starting Monday January 6, 2025, through Thursday May 1, 2025, the South Park Primitive Camping Area will be temporarily closed. Closure is for construction work in this area. Sunset Ridge Road will have access to the shoreline and Dirt Spillway Primitive camping areas. Construction vehicles will be utilizing this area.... more details

LAKE PLEASANT: Annual Bald Eagle Closure - Agua Fria Arm - December 15 thru June 15

The arm of the Agua Fria River of Lake Pleasant will be closed for the annual bald eagle nesting season from December 15 thru June 15. Eagle closure buoys will be placed in the area warning boaters to keep out of the area. For more information about the program or maps of the closure area, please visit https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/park-locator/lake-pleasant-regional-park/park-information/bald-eagle-program/ or https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/assets/1/6/eagle-closure-areas-both.pdf.... more details

MARICOPA TRAIL - Segment Two Temporarily Closed

Segment Two of the Maricopa Trail (highlighted in orange on the map) is TEMPORARILY CLOSED until June 15 in recognition of the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Bald Eagle Protective Management program.... more details

ESTRELLA - Rainbow Valley & Coldwater Trailhead Closure

The Rainbow Valley and Coldwater Trailheads will be CLOSED from February 3, 2025, through March 2027 to allow for the construction of a NEW 50 site campground with amenities. If the campground is completed earlier, the trailhead will be reopened.... more details

Lake Pleasant Regional Park - Fluctuating Water levels Hazards may be present

Lake Pleasant water levels are subject to fluctuation. Be on the alert for hazards that may appear with the changing water levels. Do not rely on markers alone, always keep a sharp lookout. Boaters operate at their own risk. Be extra cautious near shorelines, points and islands. Lake Pleasant Regional Park does not guarantee all hazards are marked.... more details

Lake Pleasant Regional Park Ringtail Ramada Temporary Closure

Ringtail Ramada will be closed all day on Saturday 4-12-2025 for a Special Event. ... more details

Lake Pleasant Regional Park 10-lane East Parking lot temporary closure Sunday April 6, 2025

Lake Pleasant Regional Park 10-lane East parking area will be temporarily closed on Sunday April 6, 2025. This Special Event will have runners throughout the park. The start and finish of all distances of this event will be at the 10-lane East parking lot area, and Waterline way. Please use caution as runners may be crossing roadways near the trails.... more details

TEMPORARY FIRE BAN 4-1-4-4-2025

Winds at the lake are Very High at the lake. So, a Temporary Fire Ban for Lake Pleasant Regional Park. This includes all campground within the Parks boundaries.... more details