Important Notes: Sign-up is required for all programs unless otherwise noted, and capacity for each program is limited to 10 people. Discovery Station: Desert Snakes. Old Woman meteorite. Castle Hot Springs Rd. Nov 21, 2023 - (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM) Hassayampa River Preserve. The Desert Outdoor Center is a reservation-required facility that. A ranger will be available to give advice, answer questions and recommend hikes at the lake and throughout the 120,000 acre Maricopa County. Unit Operations Center Morristown, AZ 85342 Phone: 602-506-2930 maricopacountyparks@maricopa. Castle Hot Springs Rd. 8. Hassayampa River Preserve. 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. Best of all, meet some of our amazing Animal Ambassadors! Come into the Nature Center anytime between 10:00am to 11:30am. 60 89. The Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant was absolutely perfect for our wedding. Branding of animals. 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. - 4 p. Discovery Station: Sonoran Desert Geology. The Sonoran is a large desert located in Mexico and parts. Ramadas can be reserved for a fee in four-hour increments. 2. gov. Cave Creek Regional Park 37019 N. Normal & special operating hours for Desert Hills Premium Outlets®. We even provide the telescope. m. At the Desert Outdoor Center at the southeastern corner of the lake near Pleasant Harbor. Usery Mountain Regional Park 3939 N. (REI). Phillips Road Queen Creek, AZ 85144 (602) 506-2930 ext 741835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd. Waddell, AZ 85355. - 4 p. Desert Defenders; Eco-Blitz; Pollinators; Regional Efforts; Public Information. Join Rangers Steve and Kevin for an evening under the Sonoran Desert stars! Click program title for more details. 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. - 4 p. Enjoy an evening under the Sonoran Desert stars with Ranger Steve! Click program title for more details. Located South of US60. Welcome to the. Close. except holidaysUsery Mountain Regional Park 3939 N. m. 5. (REI). Leave No Trace provides research, education, and initiatives so every. Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Office. Meet at the Nature Center. Teachers. DESERT OUTDOOR CENTER at LAKE PLEASANT: PRICE: Reservation Fee - Non-refundable reservation fee: $75. Morristown, AZ 85342 (602) 506-2930 ext. 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM. This includes: Warmth for human beings. 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. Stop by the Nature Center to see. The Phoenix-based company claims. except holidaysSan Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. m. 9 with your name, phone number and number of. Meeting location: Nature. 41835 N. Check the parks home page for hours. Highly reflective roof coating on 75% of the roof reduces heat island effect. Maricopa County Parks Nature Centers. Castle Hot Springs Rd. 41835 N. Please call, or visit for more information. m. Site Map Friends of the Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant -. Essential Desert Center. Mall operator Vestar is putting an unusual spin on holiday gatherings with a pop-up party dome at Desert Ridge Marketplace. Come to the Visitor Center and meet Ranger Kevin from 2:00pm to 3:30pm. 60 89. 00: SCHOOLS - Rates are per person, 25 person minimum : Day Session: $10. - 4 p. 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. 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr. Phone: (602) 506-9500 Location . Please specify morning or afternoon session. Monday, July 03, 2023. 2DESERT OUTDOOR CENTER at LAKE PLEASANT: PRICE: Reservation Fee - Non-refundable reservation fee: $75. McDowell Mountain Regional Park 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr. Frequently Asked Questions Friends of the Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant - Education, Recreation, and InspirationDiscovery Station: Sonoran Desert Geology. Usery Mountain Regional Park 3939 N. 206:00 PM - 08:00 PM. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring a hat, sunscreen and plenty of water. Lava Lane. Join Ranger Nikki on a 3. 49614 U. (602) 506-2930 ext. Castle Hot Springs Rd. McDowell Mountain Regional Park. Unit Operations Center Morristown, AZ 85342 Phone: 602-506-2930 maricopacountyparks@maricopa. Hassayampa River Preserve. Castle Hot Springs Rd. Castle Hot Springs Rd. Join Ranger Steve for an interactive table display of various rocks and minerals found in the Sonoran Desert. Goodyear, AZ 85338 (602) 506-2930 ext. Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant 41402 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd. m. Bring plenty of drinking water and study hiking shoes. Take a walk back in time as you wind your way. The route is an out-and-back walk on the park’s maintained Service Road. 20304 W. com. Export to Outlook. Buckeye Hills Regional Park. Quick Links. m. Join Ranger Kevin for an evening hike looking down at the ground for scorpions and up at the sky for stars, constellations, and planets. October 5, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm. 5. NEW - Parks Vision 2030 Public Review; Project Overview; Public Meeting. Join Ranger Steve for an evening of stargazing and astronomy education! We’ll be viewing a selection of objects. m. except holidaysCave Creek Regional Park 37019 N. Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. 2The 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. The Desert Outdoor Center is a hidden gem at Lake Pleasant in Maricopa County, AZ. MEETING LOCATION: Trailhead staging area Limit 10 participants. 2San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Unit Operations Center Morristown, AZ 85342 Phone: 602-506-2930 maricopacountyparks@maricopa. Friends of the Desert Outdoor Center; Friends of Hassayampa; Partners. Waddell, AZ 85355. For more information about the archery range contact: (602) 506-2930 ext. gov Headquarters Admin Hours Mon - Fri: 8 a. We’ll meet at the Nature Center. Kitchen: Kitchen. Castle Hot Springs Rd. It’s. 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. 87th Avenue Peoria, AZ , 85383 (602) 372-7470. 00: Full Day:Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant 41402 N. Also remember that special person back home with a desert surprise from our gift shop. except holidaysScorpion Safari. gov Headquarters Admin Hours Mon - Fri: 8 a. Please bring exact change or your Annual Parks Pass. Mesa, AZ 85207 (602) 506-2930 ext 4Discovery Station Rattlesnakes. Phillips Road Queen Creek, AZ 85144 (602) 506-2930 ext 7Join Ranger Nikki on a 5. The park is located about 10. Lava Lane Cave Creek, AZ 85331 (602) 506-2930 ext 8Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. 189 likes. (602) 506-2930 ext. A station will be set up at the Discovery Center with information and handouts on how to have fun and stay save in our county parks. Unit Operations Center Morristown, AZ 85342 Phone: 602-506-2930 maricopacountyparks@maricopa. m. Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant. 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. including the story of Mr. Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N. back to top. Castle Hot Springs Rd. 6533 W. . 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. The route follows San Tan and Hedgehog Trails. DESERT OUTDOOR CENTER at LAKE PLEASANT: PRICE: Reservation Fee - Non-refundable reservation fee: $75. To register, please call the Cave Creek Nature Center at (602) 506-2930 ext. 372. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, and increase wildfire occurrences, and magnitude. MEETING LOCATION: Nature CenterMcDowell Mountain Regional Park 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr. Wickenburg, AZ 85390. Phone 602. Castle Hot Springs Rd. Friends of the Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant - Education, Recreation, and Inspiration Programs Schedule a date for your group to enjoy a half-day, full-day, or. San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. S. (REI). Lake Pleasant Regional Park 41835 N. 87th Avenue Peoria, AZ 85383. - 4 p. Castle Hot Springs Rd. 87th Avenue Peoria, AZ 85383 Phone: (602) 372-7470 Get Directions | Show on Map Estrella Mountain Regional. Morristown, AZ 85342 (602) 506-2930 ext. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring water. Check the parks home page for hours. If you elected to not rent the kitchen, you will only have access to a grill. Cave Creek, AZ , 85331 (602) 506-2930 ext 8. Export to Outlook. Castle Hot Springs Rd. DESERT OUTDOOR CENTER at LAKE PLEASANT: PRICE: Reservation Fee - Non-refundable reservation fee: $75. Hwy. Phillips Road Queen Creek, AZ 85144 (602) 506-2930 ext 7The approximate 2-mile route includes Lost Sheep, Chainfruit and Desert Hawk Trails along with the nature trail path and driveway inside the nearby Buckhorn campground. An area fully equipped with commercial grade amenities. Mesa, AZ 85207 (602) 506-2930 ext 4San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Morristown, AZ 85342 (602) 506-2930 ext. 04:00 PM - 05:30 PM. 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. Goodyear, AZ 85338 (602) 506-2930 ext. 5Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. (602) 506-2930 ext. Registration for this program will close on 8. S. Phillips Road Queen Creek, AZ 85144 (602) 506-2930 ext 7Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant Bring Along List for Overnight Stay. Queen Creek, AZ 85144. Unit Operations Center Morristown, AZ 85342 Phone: 602-506-2930 maricopacountyparks@maricopa. 5 with your name, phone number and number of people attending. Cave Creek Regional Park. - 4 p. Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 (602) 506-2930 ext 3The trail winds through cacti and washes so it is encouraged that you wear sturdy close toed shoes. 0229°W. Directions. m. Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 (602) 506-2930 ext 3Come learn about cacti of the Sonoran Desert and Phoenix area! Ranger Eric will host this discovery station table at the Cave Creek Nature Center. except holidaysFriends of the Desert Outdoor Center; Friends of Hassayampa; Partners. Unit Operations Center Morristown, AZ 85342 Phone: 602-506-2930 maricopacountyparks@maricopa. 41835 N. 41835 N. org 5. Unit Operations Center Morristown, AZ 85342 Phone: 602-506-2930 [email protected] Pleasant Regional Park 41835 N. Morristown, AZ 85342. Just drop in anytime between 1:00-3:00pm!Please wear closed-toe shoes, and bring water. Limit 15 participants. White Tank Mountain Regional Park. The multipurpose room inside for dinner and the amphitheater for our ceremony. (602) 506-2930 ext. Each year, the Desert Outdoor Center is visited by thousands of students from schools all around the valley. White Tank Mountain Regional Park. 6Check out two of the Preserve trails while learning about the flora, fauna, and diverse ecosystem of this desert riparian area with Ranger Eric. Come hike through the desert with a ranger to see and learn about the unique plants and animals that call the Sonoran Desert home. 7 with your name, phone number and number of people attending. Park and Visitor Center hours:Lake Pleasant Regional Park 41835 N. Nov. 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. MEETING LOCATION: Nature Center. Castle Hot Springs Rd. Unit Operations Center Morristown, AZ 85342 Phone: 602-506-2930 [email protected]: Full Day:Check-In Time (Day of Arrival): 1:00 p. To register, please call the Cave Creek Nature Center (602) 506-2930 ext. Usery Pass Rd. Friends of the Desert Outdoor Center is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization established to support t The Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant 41402 North 87th Avenue . To register, please call the Nature Center at (602) 506-2930 ext. If not marked as reserved, they are available. Branding of animals. Castle Hot Springs Rd. Castle Hot Springs Rd. Your application will be forwarded to the Desert Outdoor Center. 85. Phillips Road Queen Creek, AZ 85144 (602) 506-2930 ext 7Lake Pleasant Regional Park 41835 N. White Tank Mountain Regional Park. White Tank Mountain Road. Castle Hot Springs Rd. Skip to main content . Unit Operations Center Morristown, AZ 85342 Phone: 602-506-2930 [email protected]. A popular spot to roast marshmallows and sing camp songs at night, this outdoor amphitheater seats 200 people. Lake Pleasant Regional Park 41835 N. The Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant is located at 41402 N. Come into the Nature Center anytime between 10:00am to 12:00pm. (602) 506-2930 ext 7. Phone: 602-50[email protected] Headquarters Admin Hours Mon - Fri: 8 a. Unit Operations Center Morristown, AZ 85342 Phone: 602-506-2930 [email protected] about our desert’s variable summer weather patterns that can range from dry, intense heat to humidity and thunderstorms that can happen during “Monsoon Season”, which officially runs June 15 – September 30. m. Please note that this event may be subject to cancellation in the event of inclement weather or cloud cover. Kitchen: Kitchen. Friday, March 11, 2022. 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. San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Road Queen Creek, AZ 85144 (602) 506-2930 ext 7Friday, December 15, 2023. Come learn about cacti of the Sonoran Desert and Phoenix area! Ranger Eric will host this discovery station table at the Nature Center. m. Desert Discovery Day. Castle Hot Springs Rd. Buckeye Hills Regional Park. The Desert Outdoor Center is open Monday thru Sunday BY RESERVATION ONLY. To sign up, please call the Visitor Center at 928-684-2772. m. Reservations must be made to visit the Desert Outdoor Center. Meet at Lost Sheep Trail trailhead. Post-Thanksgiving Desert 101 Hike (Registration Required, Limit 15) Nov 24, 2023 - (09:00 AM - 12:00 PM) Lake Pleasant Regional Park. Live animals will also be on display during this event. m. 5-mile easy to moderate terrain hike to learn about the adaptations and life cycles of desert plants and animals. Lake Pleasant Regional Park 41835 N. Mesa, AZ 85207. Thursday, June 08, 2023. October 21, 2023 - (09:30 AM - 10:30 AM) Usery Mountain Regional Park. Recognize the signs and symptoms of heat-related illness. ALERTS. Saturday, April 4. Mesa, AZ 85207 (602) 506-2930 ext 4MEETING LOCATION: Rock Peak Wash Trailhead Limit 25 participants. Over 30 programs ranging from dinosaur history to alternative energy are presented by a professional staff of interpretive rangers. Mesa, AZ 85207 (602) 506-2930 ext 4Park hours : May 1 to October 31 - 5 am to 9 pm daily / November 1 to April 30 - 6 am to 8 pm daily. m. Desert Center is a census designated place in the Colorado Desert in Riverside County, California. White Tank Mountain Rd. ) DESERT OUTDOOR CENTER at LAKE PLEASANT: PRICE: Reservation Fee - Non-refundable reservation fee: $75. Limit 12 participants. gov. (602) 506-2930 ext 7. Usery Mountain Regional Park 3939 N. Morristown, AZ 85342 (602) 506-2930 ext. Phillips Road. The approximate 2-mile is an out-and-back hike on Mule Deer Trail. Usery Pass Rd. Unit Operations Center Morristown, AZ 85342 Phone: 602-506-2930 maricopacountyparks@maricopa. Vineyard Ave. every Thursday in October, these concerts are. 8. 00: Overnight Use. Join Ranger Steve in the Nature Center. Gord, who started working with Cannor in 1980, saw the potential to grow into something more and this is how the Wildwood Outdoor Living Centre was born! No longer just a. Usery Pass Rd. gov Headquarters Admin Hours Mon - Fri: 8 a. Email Us. Exit at Carefree Hwy (Exit 223B) and travel west approximately 8 miles to 87th Ave. Phillips Road Queen Creek, AZ 85144 (602) 506-2930 ext 7San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Facility Rentals Conference, Wedding, and Retreat Center Multipurpose Room conference, retreat, training, family reunion, special event, or wedding. m. Friday 11/24 Black Friday: Open 6:00AM - 9:00PM . Wood-burning chimineas and outdoor pits. 00: Overnight Use - Includes use of dormitories: $25. Castle Hot Springs Rd. Whether it is sailing, wakeboarding, kayaking, cooking, archery or fishing, Scouts have a lot to do and learn at Lake Pleasant Camp. Morristown, AZ 85342 (602) 506-2930 ext. gov Headquarters Admin Hours Mon - Fri: 8 a. Castle Hot Springs Rd. Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 (602) 506-2930 ext 3Stop by the visitor center and journey through the many displays and learn about Lake Pleasant. except holidaysLake Pleasant Regional Park 41835 N. MEETING LOCATION: Trailhead staging area Limit 10 participants. Then head outside to complete the. Nov 30, 2023 - (05:00 PM - 06:00 PM)Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and bring water. 5Limit 20 participants. Desert Discovery Day. From Central Phoenix, take I-17 north to the Carefree Hwy (AZ74). Wedding celebrations taking place at the Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant will surely feature endless vistas of the surrounding natural beauty, including the Sonoran Desert as a majestic backdrop. Castle Hot Springs Rd. and Beardsley Rd. Additionally, at least one kitchen staff must have a food handler's card. Vehicles and trailers remaining in the camping space past the check-out time the day of departure, may be. HASSAYAMPA RIVER PRESERVE. (602) 506-2930 ext 4. Recreational purposes. (602) 506-2930 ext. Nearby there are live examples of a variety of cacti to see on the trail next to the center. Export to Outlook. DESERT OUTDOOR CENTER at LAKE PLEASANT: PRICE: Reservation Fee - Non-refundable reservation fee: $75. m. Unit Operations Center Morristown, AZ 85342; Phone: 602-506-2930. 2Usery Mountain Regional Park 3939 N. (602) 506-2930 ext. 00: Full Day: $18. m. Post-Thanksgiving Desert 101 Hike (Registration Required, Limit 15) Nov 24, 2023 - (09:00 AM - 12:00 PM) Lake Pleasant Regional Park. Join Ranger Steve for an interactive table display of various rocks and minerals found in the Sonoran Desert. 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. except holidays DESERT OUTDOOR CENTER at LAKE PLEASANT: PRICE: Reservation Fee - Non-refundable reservation fee: $75. Morristown, AZ 85342. 2. 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM. McDowell Mountain Regional Park invites the community to a public meeting from 5:30 p. On stage at the Civic Center Park amphitheater from 6 to 7:30 p. Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N. Unit Operations Center Morristown, AZ 85342 Phone: 602-506-2930 maricopacountyparks@maricopa. McDowell Mountain Regional Park. Lava Lane Cave Creek, AZ 85331 (602) 506-2930 ext 8Cave Creek Regional Park 37019 N. 241835 N. The Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant is located at 41402 N. Join Ranger Kevin for an evening hike looking down at the ground for scorpions and up at the sky for stars, constellations, and planets. White Tank Mountain Road Waddell, AZ 85355 (602) 506-2930 ext. 18. 5 Fires are prohibited from May 1 – September 30 in Area A. m. Limit 20 participants. Castle Hot Springs Rd. m. White Tank Mountain Regional Park. - 4 p. Learn about the plants and animals of our Sonoran Desert on an early morning hike with Ranger Nikki. ALERTS. gov Headquarters Admin Hours Mon - Fri: 8 a. Vineyard Ave. m. gov. Lake Pleasant Regional Park 41835 N. 00: Overnight Use - Includes use of dormitories: $25. Lake Pleasant Regional Park 41835 N. 00: Full Day: $18. Reservations must be made to visit the Desert Outdoor Center. Wickenburg, AZ 85390. From Central Phoenix, take I-17 north to the Carefree Hwy (AZ74). The 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. 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM. Event Details. The 26,000 square-feet facility offers a classroom setting, lab, overnight dormitory accommodations, trail access and over 30 programs ranging from desert animals.