Maricopa County Parks

🌵It takes a village…even in the desert 🌵 Palo Verde Trees help raise young saguaros by giving them shade, shelter, and a strong start in life. Learn more: - Eco-Blitz: maricopacountyparks.net/about-us/eco-b… - April programs: maricopacountyparks.net/events/?F_m=4

🌿 Spur Cross Ranch Notice: 🌿 April 6–19, 2026, crews will treat invasive plants on Spur Cross, Tortuga & Metate Loop trails. 🌱 Target: Invasive grasses & Malta Star Thistle 🚫 Please avoid treated areas 📞 Questions: 602-506-9519

🌿 Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area Update 🌿 Invasive Species Treatment • Feb 23–27, 2026 ☑️PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE. 🚶‍♂️ TRAILS: Spur Cross, Metate, Fairy Duster & Dragonfly 📷 METHOD: Foliar Spot Application Herbicide Treatment Questions? 602-506-9519 📞

🐦 Did you know? Phainopeplas can imitate the calls of 12 other bird species, including red-tailed hawks and northern flickers. Learn more on our Eco-Blitz page 👉 maricopacountyparks.net/about-us/eco-b…

🌿 Invasive Species Treatment Notice 🌿 Estrella Mtn. Regional Park • Feb 23–Mar 5 📍 Impacted Areas: Casey Abbott Dr, Nature Ctr., park entry, & wash behind the facility 🌱 Target species: Stinknet & invasive grasses 🚫 Please avoid the areas during this time. ❓: 602-506-9519

🌿 Notice: Invasive species treatment at McDowell Mtn. Regional Park 📅 Feb 26–Mar 20, 2026 📍 Diamond Wildfire areas, Pemberton Trail & 150th Spur 🧪 Foliar herbicide treatment for invasive grasses & stinknet 🚫 Please avoid treated areas 📞 (602) 506-9519 | (602) 506-2930

🚧 Traffic Alert – White Tank Mtn. Regional Park 🚧 Crack seal road work Jan 30–Feb 5, 2026, in White Tank, the Waddell area, and west of Loop 303 near Glendale. Mon–Fri, 6 am–6 pm Expect delays & possible road restrictions. Slow down and follow posted signs. 🗂 Project MC2601

🚧 Temporary Trail Closure Notice 🚧 Feb 12–Mar 5: Merkle & Vista Trails, and the trailhead parking lots, will be closed for erosion repairs and trail improvements. Please avoid the area. Thank you for your patience. Website Link: maricopacountyparks.net/usery---merkle…

🌿 Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area Update 🌿 Invasive Species Treatment • Feb 16–19, 2026 🚶‍♂️ TRAILS: Spur Cross, Metate, Fairy Duster & Dragonfly 🌱 METHOD: Foliar Spot Application Herbicide Treatment Please avoid these trails during treatment. 📞 Questions? 602-506-9519

🚧 White Tank Mtn. Regional Park Notice 🚧 Invasive Species Treatment • Feb 16–Feb 19, 2026. 🌿 Trails: Waddell, Gray Fox, Ford Canyon & adjacent washes 🧪 Method: Foliar Spot Application Herbicide Treatment Please avoid these areas during treatment. 📞 Questions? 602-506-9519

🚧 Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area Notice 🚧 Designated areas will be treated between Jan. 26 - Feb. 8 for invasive species. For your safety, please avoid the identified trails. Thank you for your patience. Alert: maricopacountyparks.net/spur-cross-inv…

NOTICE: From January 26 to February 15, White Tank Mountain Regional Park will be treating designated areas for invasive species. For your safety, please avoid the identified trails and areas during this period. Thank you for your patience. Website alert: maricopacountyparks.net/white-tank---i…

Did you know that the average life span of a wild Antelope Squirrel is usually between two and four years? Join us as we learn more about these cute creatures - maricopacountyparks.net/about-us/eco-b…. 🥰

🎉Happy New Year! 🎉 Thank you for supporting Maricopa County's regional park system in 2025, and we look forward to assisting you in 2026.

@MaricopaAir and @MaricopaParks invite you to protect our parks and our air by avoiding the use of fireworks this holiday season. Fireworks increase the risk of wildfire and air quality concerns. For more information, visit Maricopa.gov/AQBurnBetter.

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has approved the Parks and Recreation Department's proposed fees, effective January 1, 2026, with additional phased adjustments in January 2027 and 2028. Full press release maricopacountyparks.net/maricopa-count…. Fee schedule: maricopacountyparks.net/fees/

🌵Be a Park Hero! 🌵 Help protect our desert parks by learning to spot and safely remove invasive plants. You’ll learn how to identify common invaders and effective removal techniques. 💪🔥 Let’s protect our parks together! January Programs: maricopacountyparks.net/events/?F_m=1

Learn more about Anna’s Hummingbirds by: • Joining a ranger program - maricopacountyparks.net/events/?F_m=12 • Becoming an iNaturalist inaturalist.org/projects/maric…, or • Reading up on this species at maricopacountyparks.net/about-us/eco-b…

⛈️Several of @maricopacounty's regional parks have received significant rainfall over the past 24 hours. If you plan on visiting, check the website alerts for updates. Parks website: maricopa.gov/parks @maricopaflood rain gauge info.: alert.fcd.maricopa.gov/alert/Google/v…

Park day? Don’t mind if we do. 🌄 No day-use entry fee today at @MaricopaParks, the perfect excuse to get outside to celebrate National Take a Hike Day!