MEETING LOCATION: Nature Center. Morristown, AZ 85342 (602) 506-2930 ext. To register, please call the Nature Center at (602) 506-2930 ext. Export to Outlook. Unit Operations Center Morristown, AZ 85342 Phone: 602-506-2930 maricopacountyparks@maricopa. (602) 506-2930 ext. Go for a post-Thanksgiving hike with Ranger Eric on a moderate hike up to Yavapai Point and back, with spectacular scenery along the way! Click on program title for details. Usery Pass Rd. Saturday, April 02, 2022. To register, please call the Nature Center at (602) 506-2930 ext. 00: SCHOOLS - Rates are per person, 25 person minimum : Day Session: $10. Meeting Location: Nature Center No registration required, just drop on in between. 00: Overnight Use - Includes use of dormitories: $25. 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM. Phone 602. Restrooms and water are available at the Nature. 5. The camp is located at Maricopa County’s Desert Outdoor Center on the east shore of Lake Pleasant. Note that the Desert Outdoor Center has the same entry fee as Lake Pleasant Regional Park, $7 per vehicle. (602) 506-2930 ext. 2The Desert Outdoor Center does not supply food and disposables. 2 The Desert Outdoor Center does not supply food and disposables. Cave Creek, AZ 85331. Led by a volunteer Board of Directors comprised of educators, community leaders, and parents, Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant the Friends play a key role in raising revenue for the Center. m. Live animals will also be on display during this event. For grades K-2 this class will consist of a shorter hike that emphasizes the shapes, sounds, and colors of the desert. Wood-burning chimineas and outdoor pits. Specialties The Desert Outdoor Center, located on the eastern side of Lake Pleasant, is a popular field trip destination with the mission of providing memorable environmental education experiences to students throughout the Valley. Phillips Road Queen Creek, AZ 85144 (602) 506-2930 ext 7 Fires are prohibited from May 1 – September 30 in Area A. The Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant is located at 41402 N. Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on mapping, and removing. Cave Creek Regional Park. Lava Lane. Gift Shop. 207:30 AM - 10:30 AM. 00: Full Day: $18. Goodyear, AZ 85338 (602) 506-2930 ext. Facility Rentals Conference, Wedding, and Retreat Center Multipurpose Room conference, retreat, training, family reunion, special event, or wedding. m. 2. Usery Mountain Regional Park 3939 N. Unit Operations Center Morristown, AZ 85342 Phone: 602-506-2930 [email protected]. Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 (602) 506-2930 ext 3Usery Mountain Regional Park 3939 N. No registration required. 4 with your name, phone number and number of people attending. San Tan Mountain Regional Park. Discovery Station: Sonoran Desert Geology. 5 miles south of I-10 Exit 112 on SR85. - 4 p. White Tank Mountain Road Waddell, AZ 85355 (602) 506-2930 ext. 00: Overnight Use - Includes use of dormitories: $25. 00: SCHOOLS - Rates are per person, 25 person minimum : Day Session: $10. - 4 p. except holidaysIn Desert Survival I (DS I), students will learn the basic skills of constructing a fire, building a shelter, and signaling for help. Meeting location: Nature. To register, please call the Cave Creek Nature Center (602) 506-2930 ext. 8. The theme is Desert Critters, and we will have a selection of animal ambassadors on hand to examine, take pictures of, and perhaps even touch! No registration required, just drop on in! MEETING LOCATION: Visitor Center, Main Lobby. 87th Avenue Peoria, AZ 85383 (602) 372-7470 Get Directions Nature Center Hours: The Center office is open from 8 am to 4. MEETING LOCATION: Group Picnic Area just East of the Nature Center. Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. Welcome to Usery Mountain Regional Park . (602) 506-2930 ext 7. Unit Operations Center Morristown, AZ 85342 Phone: 602-506-2930 maricopacountyparks@maricopa. 10 Lane Boat Ramp Closed- Mon Nov. Surrounded by the flawless beauty of the Sonoran Desert, our native-landscaped outdoor amphitheatre will create the perfect setting for your private wedding ceremony. Unit Operations Center Morristown, AZ 85342 Phone: 602-506-2930 maricopacountyparks@maricopa. Castle Hot Springs Rd. Morristown, AZ 85342. (27th Pl. Advance registration is required. Lava Lane Cave Creek, AZ 85331 (602) 506-2930 ext 8The Maricopa County Parks offer visitors the opportunity for star gazing throughout our park system. 9 with your name, phone number and number of. Castle Hot Springs Rd. Castle Hot Springs Rd. 5. Castle Hot Springs Rd. Friday, June 09, 2023. m. If you find you cannot attend a program after you have registered, please call the Nature Center ASAP so we may contact those on the waiting list. 00: Full Day:Lake Pleasant Regional Park 41835 N. m. 41835 N. m. Queen Creek, AZ 85144. To. 5-mile easy to moderate terrain hike to learn about the adaptations and life cycles of desert plants and animals. Castle Hot Springs Rd. Desert Outdoor Center Amenities Friends of the Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant - Education, Recreation, and InspirationGrades: K-12. Waddell, AZ 85355. 8. S. m. (602) 506-2930 ext. gov Headquarters Admin Hours Mon - Fri: 8 a. We’ll meet at the Nature Center. San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. 60 89. The Center office is open from 8 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday. Specialties: The Desert Outdoor Center, located on the eastern side of Lake Pleasant, is a popular field trip destination with the mission of providing memorable environmental education experiences to students throughout the Valley. Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N. Goodyear, AZ 85338 (602) 506-2930 ext. To register, please call the Nature Center at (602) 506-2930 ext. Wickenburg, AZ 85390. If you find you cannot attend a program after you have registered, please call the Visitor Center ASAP so we may contact those on the. Usery Mountain Regional Park 3939 N. 2The range consists of nearly 100 targets on 6 separate courses including: The Archery Range hosts over 30 tournaments annually, for national, state, and local archery clubs. Unit Operations Center Morristown, AZ 85342 Phone: 602-506-2930 maricopacountyparks@maricopa. 00: Full Day: $18. (602) 506-2930 ext 3. 41835 N. Usery Mountain Regional Park 3939 N. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring a hat, sunscreen and plenty of water. - 4 p. Export to Outlook. There is also a Nature Center and Desert Outdoor Center. McDowell Mountain Regional Park. Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Stop by the Nature Center to see a display of desert cacti specimens including saguaro, barrel, hedgehog, pincushion and varieties of cholla. Unit Operations Center Morristown, AZ 85342 Phone: 602-506-2930 maricopacountyparks@maricopa. m. Morristown, AZ 85342 (602) 506-2930 ext. Goodyear, AZ 85338 (602) 506-2930 ext. There is no fee for this program, just the standard park admission. m. White Tank Mountain Road. Operating hours. 00: Overnight Use - Includes use of dormitories: $25. Maricopa County regional parks located within Area A’s boundaries include: Adobe Dam Regional Park. Lava Lane Cave Creek, AZ 85331 (602) 506-2930 ext 8Cave Creek Regional Park 37019 N. The dry desert air will do that job in quick order. and Desert Foothills Pkwy. Important Notes: Sign-up is required for all programs unless otherwise noted, and capacity for each program is limited to 10 people. Nov. The whole family will enjoy the program. 00: ALL OTHER GROUPS - Rates are per person, 25 person minimum : 1/2 day: $13. Desert Discovery Day. Castle Hot Springs Rd. 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr. Thank you for your interest in using the facilities at the Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant. 41835 N. 20304 W. 7470 Fax 602. 00: SCHOOLS - Rates are per person, 25 person minimum : Day Session: $10. Please call the Maricopa County Health Department at 602-506-6900, for information on obtaining a food handler's card. Unit Operations Center Morristown, AZ 85342 Phone: 602-506-2930 [email protected] Pleasant Regional Park 41835 N. Lake Pleasant - Roadrunner Campground Temporarily Closed July 10 - Dec 31, 2023. Fountain Hills, AZ 85268. Friends of the Desert Outdoor Center; Friends of Hassayampa; Partners. 9 with your name, phone number and number of people attending. Castle Hot Springs Rd. Park News Park Alerts Contact Us. Registration for this program will close on 12/5/2023. Phone: 602-50[email protected] Headquarters Admin Hours Mon - Fri: 8 a. Vineyard Ave. Branding of animals. White Tank Mountain Regional Park. White Tank Mountain Regional Park. Morristown, AZ 85342 (602) 506-2930 ext. - 4 p. Nov 15, 2023 - (09:00 AM - 11:30 AM) Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area. Click program title for more details. White Tank Mountain Regional Park 20304 W. (602) 506-2930 ext 7. Interested in learning more about cacti? Learn and ask your cactus questions to a ranger. - 4 p. Programs Schedule a date for your group to enjoy a half-day, full-day, or overnight visit. Morristown, AZ 85342 (602) 506-2930 ext. Desert Outdoor Center - Weddings. PRINT. 8), the hike up to Lykes Lookout hill is a short, but steep climb that can be good. - 4 p. Buckeye Hills Regional Park. A: All classes are taught by highly qualified full-time interpretive rangers who have been with Maricopa County Parks & Recreation Department for an extensive period. Saturday, May 20, 2023. Waddell, AZ 85355. Come to the Nature Center any time from 9am- 12 Pm and get up close and personal with several snake species native to the Sonoran Desert. 2Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N. Unit Operations Center Morristown, AZ 85342 Phone: 602-506-2930 maricopacountyparks@maricopa. 00: ALL OTHER GROUPS - Rates are per person, 25 person minimum : 1/2 day: $13. 20304 W. m. Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N. For those wanting to start or continue their progress towards the 100 Miles in 100 Days Challenge (Nov. Join Rangers Steve and Kevin for an evening of stargazing and astronomy education! We’ll be viewing a selection of objects through the. (602) 506-2930 ext. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring water, a hat and sunscreen. m. The native seed harvested. Castle Hot Springs Rd. 41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd. Registration for this program will close on 02/28/2023. (602) 506-2930 ext. m. Join Ranger Nikki for a heart-pumping workout on Go John Trail and to learn about our fascinating Sonoran Desert. Usery Mountain Regional Park. 3939 N. 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM. 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr. m. Essential Desert Center. maricopa. 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr. Please contact the park directly at (602) 506-2930 to reserve your ramada. This class is designed as an interpretive and recreational hike. First-time desert visitors are often surprised to encounter "rivers without water. 8897°N 117. Unit Operations Center Morristown, AZ 85342 Phone: 602-506-2930 maricopacountyparks@maricopa. What is an invasive species?San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant, Peoria, AZ. Unit Operations Center Morristown, AZ 85342; Phone: 602-506-2930. 41835 N. Friends of the Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization established to support the services provided at the Desert Outdoor Center. except holidaysSpur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N. gov Headquarters Admin Hours Mon - Fri: 8 a. Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 (602) 506-2930 ext 3Stop by the visitor center and journey through the many displays and learn about Lake Pleasant. 20304 W. 87th Avenue Peoria, AZ 85383 (602) 372-7470. -5 p. and Desert Foothills Pkwy. 00: SCHOOLS - Rates are per person, 25 person minimum : Day Session: $10. 189 likes. Usery Pass Rd. Recognize the signs and symptoms of heat-related illness. Phillips Road Queen Creek, AZ 85144 (602) 506-2930 ext 7Usery Mountain Regional Park 3939 N. Meet at Lost Sheep Trail trailhead. At the Desert Outdoor Center at the southeastern corner of the lake near Pleasant Harbor. gov Headquarters Admin Hours Mon - Fri: 8 a. 5Limit 20 participants. There. Restrooms and water are available at the Nature Center. Welcome to the Desert Outdoor Center, where every event is elevated from the predictable to the extraordinary! Your perfect wedding awaits here at the scenic Desert Outdoor center. The Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant is one of the most naturally beautiful locales for a wedding celebration in all of Peoria and beyond. Site Map Friends of the Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant -. We were looking for a venue unique to Arizona and that is exactly what we got!! We used the outdoor patio for both cocktail hour and dancing after dinner. Lake Pleasant Regional Park 41835 N. Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N. 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM. The location provides a perfect setting for your event; quiet and secluded surrounded by the soothing sounds and sights of Arizona’s Sonoran desert. m. Morristown, AZ 85342 (602) 506-2930 ext. Phillips Road Queen Creek, AZ 85144 (602) 506-2930 ext 7 Thursday, November 16, 2023. - 4 p. 00: ALL OTHER GROUPS - Rates are per person, 25 person minimum : 1/2 day: $13. Friends of the Desert Outdoor Center; Friends of Hassayampa;. To learn more about the camp or register, visit of the Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant - Education, Recreation, and Inspiration. The Desert Outdoor Center is a reservation-required facility that. Buckeye Hills Regional Park. White Tank Mountain Regional Park. gov Headquarters Admin Hours Mon - Fri: 8 a. 41835 N. 6. m. Classes are designed for students Group Photo in grades K – 12, last 50 minutes, and comply with Arizona Academic Standards. Come help us clean up Lake Pleasant at the National Public Lands Day Lake Pleasant Clean Up! Lake Pleasant Regional Park hosts many visitors throughout the year, which makes keeping up with trash clean-up along. White Tank Mountain Road. Goodyear, AZ 85338 (602) 506-2930 ext. Export to Outlook. Convenient location. Take a right onto 87th Ave and follow the road north 2 miles to the Desert Outdoor Center entrance gate (do not turn into Pleasant Harbor Marina entrance). Kitchen: Kitchen. (602) 506-2930 ext 3. Chapter Five (5) outlines the findings and. 00: ALL OTHER GROUPS - Rates are per person, 25 person minimum : 1/2 day: $13. The Arizona Rattlers indoor football team, which had played in downtown Phoenix at the Footprint Center since the team's formation in 1992, will move to Desert. Home Friends of the Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant - Education, Recreation, and Inspiration Overlooks Lake Pleasant, surrounded by mountains and the Sonoran desert. Ramadas can be reserved for a fee in four-hour increments. If you find you cannot attend a program after you have registered, please call the Nature Center ASAP so we may contact those on the waiting list. Friends of the Desert Outdoor Center is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization established to support tThe Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant 41402 North 87th Avenue . Castle Hot Springs Rd. 1-Feb. Leave No Trace provides research, education, and initiatives so every. S. 20304 W. Friday, September 02, 2022. m. Thursday, June 08, 2023. Restrooms and water are available at the Visitor Center. Castle Hot Springs Rd. maricopacountyparks@maricopa. except holidaysFriends of the Desert Outdoor Center; Friends of Hassayampa; Partners. except holidays Limit 20 participants. Unit Operations Center Morristown, AZ 85342 Phone: 602-506-2930 maricopacountyparks@maricopa. - 4 p. Estrella Mountain Regional Park. 8 with your name, phone number and number. m. For more information, pricing, to arrange a personal tour or make reservations, call (602) 372-7470 or email [email protected]. Lake Pleasant Regional Park offers a wide variety of outdoor recreation centered on Lake Pleasant including: boating, fishing, water sports, swimming, picnicking, hiking, biking, and wildlife viewing. Seasonal. 41835 N. The 26,000 square-feet facility offers a classroom setting, lab, overnight dormitory accommodations, trail access and over 30 programs ranging from desert animals. 41835 N. Mesa, AZ 85207 (602) 506-2930 ext 4Fitness Hike (Registration required, limit 15 participants) December 21, 2023 - (08:00 AM - 12:00 PM) Cave Creek Regional Park. Castle Hot Springs Rd. DESERT OUTDOOR CENTER at LAKE PLEASANT: PRICE: Reservation Fee - Non-refundable reservation fee: $75. m. 5-mile easy to moderate terrain hike to learn about the adaptations and life cycles of desert plants and animals. Grades: K - 8 Handouts: Click here to download the Ecosystem Bingo handout. 2. 2. except holidaysSpur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N. in the month of November. Limit 20 participants. Phone: (928) 684-2772 Location . To learn more about the camp or register, visit The Center accommodates school groups, scout groups, home schools, and other youth groups ranging in size from 25 to 150. m. m. Castle Hot Springs Rd. ESTRELLA - Tamarisk Invasive Species Removal - 11-23-2023 thru 3-1-2024. (602) 506-2930 ext. Phillips Road. m. Sunday: 7:30 a. Welcome to the Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant. Stop by the Nature Center to see. Unit Operations Center Morristown, AZ 85342 Phone: 602-506-2930 maricopacountyparks@maricopa. Enjoy an evening under the Sonoran Desert stars with Ranger Steve! Click program title for more details. 8. Phillips Road Queen Creek, AZ 85144 (602) 506-2930 ext 7Cave Creek Regional Park 37019 N. The route is an out-and-back walk on the park’s maintained Service Road. 7470 Fax 602. Phone: (602) 506-2930. Lake Pleasant Regional Park. Lava Lane Cave Creek, AZ 85331 (602) 506-2930 ext 8Friends of the Desert Outdoor Center; Friends of Hassayampa; Partners. The multipurpose room inside for dinner and the amphitheater for our ceremony. m. MEETING LOCATION: Wind Cave Trailhead Limit 20 participants. -5 p. Join Ranger Steve in the lobby of the Nature Center for an interactive display of various rocks, gems, and minerals native to our Sonoran Desert. Wood-burning chimineas and outdoor pits. 0. October 5, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm. Ranger Derik will be available to answer any questions about the snakes. Unit Operations Center Morristown, AZ 85342 Phone: 602-506-2930 [email protected] discovery theme is Sonoran Desert Artifacts, so bring your curiosity and your questions for Ranger Kevin to answer! A table full of interesting objects will be on hand for you to inspect. 41835 N. 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr. including the story of Mr. Recurring Event (See all) Free. 0. Usery Pass Rd. Aravaipa Running; Arizona Master Naturalist-Maricopa County Chapter; Leave No Trace; Recreational Equipment, Inc. Friends of the Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization established to support the services provided at the Desert Outdoor Center. Guests can purchase a wide variety of souvenirs to commemorate their experience. 00: Overnight Use - Includes use of dormitories: $25. Castle Hot Springs Rd. Queen Creek, AZ 85144. 18. 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM. 2Usery Mountain Regional Park 3939 N. 00: SCHOOLS - Rates are per person, 25 person minimum : Day Session: $10. 2Usery Mountain Regional Park 3939 N. To register, please call the Nature Center at (602) 506-2930 ext. Usery Pass Rd. - 4 p. Enjoy an easy to moderate hike to learn about cacti, legume trees and desert shrubs and observe a variety of birds, lizards and mammals with Ranger Nikki. 2White Tank Mountain Regional Park 20304 W. To register, please call the Nature Center at (602) 506-2930 ext. The route uses Yavapai Point Trail for an out-and-back trek of 3 miles total. Phillips Road. m. Castle Hot Springs Rd. Rental also includes use of a commercial-grade kitchen, tables, chairs. Lake Pleasant Regional Park 41835 N. m. 6Check out two of the Preserve trails while learning about the flora, fauna, and diverse ecosystem of this desert riparian area with Ranger Eric. Maricopa County Parks is hosting several native seed harvest events in April and May at several of our parks. Wood-burning chimineas and outdoor pits. Quick Links dropdown arrow Annual PassLake Pleasant Regional Park 41835 N. except holidays 41835 N. Join Ranger Steve at the Nature Center from 12-2pm as he curates a collection of. Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N. Waddell, AZ 85355. The Desert Outdoor Center at lake Pleasant is excited to announce the limited release of six episodes based on our favorite park programs for school groups. Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 (602) 506-2930 ext 3Desert Defenders. Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant, Peoria, AZ. m. (602) 506-2930 ext. Ringtail day use area Amphitheater No registration required, just drop in between 2:00 – 3:00pm! Related Events: on 11/16/2023. Thank you for your interest in using the facilities at the Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant. McDowell Mountain Regional Park. Usery Pass Rd. gov Headquarters Admin Hours Mon - Fri: 8 a. If you elected to not rent the kitchen, you will only have access to a grill. [2] The Chihuahuan Desert is the. Join Ranger Nikki on an easy to moderate hike to search for flowering saguaros and. 00: SCHOOLS - Rates are per person, 25 person minimum : Day Session: $10. Drone use opportunities outside Maricopa County's regional parks include: City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department: Coyote Basin Park - 2730 E. 00: Overnight Use - Includes use of dormitories: $25. Goodyear, AZ 85338 (602) 506-2930 ext. Maricopa County is home to one of the largest regional parks systems in the nation with over 120,000 acres of open space parks that include hundreds of miles of trails, campgrounds, nature centers and the Desert Outdoor Environmental Learning Center at Lake Pleasant. Waddell, AZ 85355. Export to Outlook. Usery Pass Rd. 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr. gov or (602) 506.