Welcome to Estrella Mountain Regional Park.
These 19,840 acres of desert and mountains became the first regional park in the Maricopa County Park System in 1954. Located near the meeting of the Gila and Agua Fria Rivers in the southwest Valley, the park includes a large wetland, or riparian, area. The majority of the park remains pristine desert, very similar in appearance to the landscape seen by the first settlers and explorers. The Sierra Estrella range, or Star Mountains, was once within the Mexican border, and remained so until the Gadsden Purchase in 1853. Today, many amenities are available to visitors, including the only grass picnic area in the Maricopa County Park System.
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Join Ed King and the Three Rivers Historical Society as we learn about the early days at Estrella Park and the surrounding area on Tuesday, October 20 at 3 p.m. The park entrance fee has been waived for this special event and we'll be meeting in the Nature Center. Bring a friend! |
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The Stargazing for Everyone Program will be offered at Estrella Mountain Regional Park on...
Friday, November 27, 2009 @ 7:30 p.m.
Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 7:30 p.m. |
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Name the Desert Tortoises
Meet Ellsworth and Emery of Estrella. They are named for the famous Kolb brothers who were pioneer photographers in Northern Arizona and the Grand Canyon. These two may not be photographers but will no doubt be the subject of many photos themselves. Names submitted by Carl and Judy Wargula of Goodyear. |
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Coming soon!
*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.
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