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Toddler Cruise photo

Gold mining photo Sunset photo
Usery (2/5) - Little Desert Explorers it's time to hit the trail!
Cave Creek (2/5) - Go back in time and visit the days of the Old West. Spur Cross (2/5) - Experience the beauty of the conservation area at sunset.
Kite photo

Bug Theater

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Estrella (2/6) - Go fly a kite!
Desert Outdoor Center (2/6) - Got bugs? We do!
McDowell (2/6) - Can you spot Ranger Jenny along the Nursery Tank Trail?
Saguaro photo
Goat packing
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San Tan (2/6) - Join us for a 2.2-mile hike and learn about the beautiful Saguaro cactus. Cave Creek (2/7) - Get ready to learn the basics of Goat Packing with live goats! McDowell (2/7) - You'll need to test your tracking skills to play this bingo game!

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Cave Creek Regional Park


Costa's Hummingbird Deer photo Chuckwalla photo Desert Tortoise photo
Birdwatchers Bonanza Bustling with activity Rockin'
Reptiles
The tortoise
and the hare
California Poppy photo      
Spring
Wildflowers
     

Park News  

image - LAKE PLEASANT WATER LEVELS RISING LAKE PLEASANT WATER LEVELS RISING 1/21/2010
(Peoria) – Due to extreme weather conditions, the water elevation at Lake Pleasant Regional Park is projected to rise an additional 13 ft. within the next 48 hours. Shoreline campers and visitors are asked to remain high enough away from the water level. ....More Details


image - Park Celebrates Bald Eagle Appreciation Day Park Celebrates Bald Eagle Appreciation Day 12/21/2009
(Goodyear) - As the eight tiny reindeer head back to the North Pole for some well deserved rest and relaxation, a different type of flying wonder can be found at Estrella Mountain Regional Park this weekend. On Saturday, December 26, Liberty Wildlife Rehabilitators of Scottsdale will have two magnificent eagles, Lady Liberty and Sonora, on display  ....More Details


image - County parks honor Veterans with gesture of appreciation County parks honor Veterans with gesture of appreciation 11/5/2009
(Maricopa County) – As a small token of appreciation for the freedoms afforded to all Americans, Maricopa County’s Parks and Recreation Department will be honoring all veterans with Military Service Appreciation Day on Wednesday, November 11. ....More Details


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Cave Creek Regional Park

Yoga – Connect In Nature! – All Levels Class - Usery Park

Exploring Spur Cross - 2/10/2010
Campground Coffee & Nature Walk - Usery Park - 2/10/2010
Fitness Hike along North Trail- McDowell Park - 2/10/2010
Foods Of The Southwestern Desert-Estrella - 2/10/2010
Keep the Resolution Strong! - Fitness Hike - Usery Park - 2/10/2010
Yogalates for Equestrians - San Tan - 2/10/2010
CEMP Park Friends and Volunteers Meeting-Estrella - 2/10/2010
Reach Your Goal Fitness Series #4 - Cave Creek Park - 2/11/2010
Yoga – Connect In Nature! – All Levels Class - Usery Park - 2/11/2010
"Just for Kids" - Toddler Cruise - Usery Park - 2/11/2010
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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 grills in the parks for safety reasons. Thank you.

 

General Park Hours
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except holidays 

Maricopa County Parks & Recreation Dept.
Headquarters Administrative Offices
234 N. Central Ave, Suite 6400
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Ph: 602-506-2930 Fax: 602-506-4692
maricopacountyparks@mail.maricopa.gov
 
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