Kiosk Updates
Activities and closures at Lake Pleasant, late September through early October 2025
The Castle Creek entry, North entrance, at Lake Pleasant Regional Park will be temporarily closed on Saturday, October 4, 2025.
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Arizona’s fall foliage arrives: Best state parks for viewing this October
Arizona’s fall colors may arrive later than in other parts of the country, but the state’s autumn display is well worth the wait. As October approaches, Arizona State Parks and Trails reminds us that the landscape will soon transform into vibrant showcases of red, orange, and yellow, drawing visitors eager Read more…
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I-17 closure could disrupt your weekend recreation plans June 7-9, 2024
As reported by 12 News, a segment of northbound Interstate 17 will be shut down this weekend for pavement work. If you’re planning to get your trail fix in the higher altitudes of Flagstaff and away from the Phoenix heat, consider modifying your trip to not get stuck in road-closure Read more…
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Alerts at busy Lake Pleasant this Memorial Day
Lake Pleasant’s current high water level results in minimal shoreline available for parking and recreation at the lake over Memorial Day weekend 2024. This is expected to limit the number of visitors who can safely enjoy the park without causing damage to the environment or affecting the visitor experience. Here’s Read more…
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White Tank Mountain: Limited parking during lot renovation & Memorial Day weekend events
Parking lot work 5/20 – 6/1/24 White Tank Mountain Regional Park has begun a parking lot renovation project through the park which is anticipated to limit parking. The park remains open to recreationists during this time but visitors should expect limited parking availability, especially at major trailheads. The renovation project Read more…
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What to know about rattlesnake bites before using Arizona trails in the warm season
Rattlesnakes are defensive around humans Despite what you might hear and read, snakebites are relatively uncommon so long as individuals stay vigilant and avoid situations that could provoke a snake. Rattlesnakes play vital roles in maintaining balanced ecosystems by controlling rodent populations and understanding the behavior of rattlesnakes is essential Read more…
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Maricopa County parks move to 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. on May 1
Ten Maricopa County Parks and recreational areas will move to longer operational hours starting May 1, 2024. Trails will be open to recreationists from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily through October 31. These Valley parks will gain one hour in the morning and one hour in the evening: Hassayampa Read more…
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Camelback and Piestewa Peak trails to close during daytime hours this summer
Due to the number of heat-related incidents occurring on Phoenix hiking trails mid-year when temperatures are highest, the city of Phoenix announced that it will close trails and trailhead parking lots between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on days that the National Weather Service issues an Excessive Read more…
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National Park Service to conduct flora treatments at Cave Creek Regional Park
March 12 through 19, 2014, the National Park Service will be in Cave Creek Regional Park and on-trail maintaining the area. Their work consists of treating invasive species in the park, especially in the Go John Trail area. Cave Creek Regional and the trails remain open, but Maricopa County Parks Read more…
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Parking lot closure in Lake Pleasant Regional Park on Jan. 20, 2024
Lake Pleasant Regional Park’s 10-Lane East parking lot will be closed to the public for most of the day Jan. 20, 2024. The area is hosting the Prickly Pedal bicycle race – use caution when sharing trails along the race course.