System (10/1/08 - 11/12/08) - Are you Interested in receiving a free night of camping? To learn more, click here.	Estrella (10/10) - Learn why dogs are called "Fido".	Usery (10/10) - Interested in learning about the nocturnal animals of the desert? If so, join Ranger B as he takes you on an exciting one-mile walk along the Merkle Trail.
Spur Cross (10/11) - Join us for a moonlight hike in the conservation area. As an added bonus, Liberty Wildlife will release a Great Horned Owl prior to the event.	McDowell (10/11) - Join Sierra Adventures for the Night Adventure Race.	Lake Pleasant (10/11) - Pick up your feet and join Ranger Terry for a two-mile scenic walk near the shoreline
Estrella (10/11) - Come out, come out wherever you are! It’s always fun hiking in the park at night.	San Tan (10/17) - Meet the real Batman!	Desert Outdoor Center (10/18) - “Stargazing for Everyone" presents an evening under the shooting stars!
Usery (10/25) - Ghosts of all ages are invited to kick-off the Halloween season with this 1-mile “haunted walk” on the Merkle Trail! Decorate a white bed sheet at home and wear it for this ghouly evening.	Join Maricopa County Park Rangers and Phoenix Zoo Outreach staff on a wild search to find out what desert animals have crossed our path.	COMING SOON...Nature Centers!

Birdwatchers Bonanza	Bustling with activity	Rockin' Reptiles	The tortoise and the hare
Spring Wildflowers

Park News

Anthem Trailhead connects residents to trail system 10/8/2008 (Anthem) For north Valley residents, this fall will bring cooler temperatures and access to a new trail system. On October 16 at 9:30 a.m., Maricopa County’s Parks and Recreation Department and Pulte Homes will unveil the Anthem Equestrian Trailhead located at Desert Hills and 11th Avenue. ....More Details County Parks Offer Free Camping 10/1/2008 (Phoenix) - With more families opting to vacation closer to home this year due to a sluggish economy and high gas prices, the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department is inviting the public to enjoy a night of free camping at a County park. Beginning Wednesday, October 1, visitors who pay the camping fee for one night at a County park will r ....More Details Maricopa County Parks Lift Fire Ban 7/30/2008 (Phoenix) – The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department will lift its annual fire ban beginning Friday, August 1, 2008. This allows park visitors to use campfires, fire pits, and charcoal grills. ....More Details

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Take Your Walk to the Desert - Spur Cross

Who was here before Columbus? - Archeology Hike

Pleasant Paddler Program - Full Moon Paddle Tour Cruise of Scorpion Bay - Lake Pleasant - 10/14/2008

Full Moon Hike - 10/14/2008

Archaeological Hike - Cave Creek Park - 10/15/2008

Weekly Fitness Hike- Cave Creek Park - 10/16/2008

Animal Olympics For Kids-Estrella - 10/16/2008

Tell your boss to take a hike day hike at White Tank Park - 10/16/2008

Anthem Equestrian Trailhead Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony - 10/16/2008

New To Arizona-Estrella - 10/17/2008

Sunset Nature Walk - Usery Park - 10/17/2008

"Creeping Out" Moonlight Hike- Cave Creek Park - 10/17/2008

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*When a fire ban is in effect for the park system, you are not permitted to have campfires, fire pits or operate charcoal gills in the parks for safety reasons. Thank you.

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Fri-Sat: 6am-10pm
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