Camp Verde Parks & Recreation

10/25/2026

📖 40 Years of Stories | Camp Verde

We’re celebrating 40 years of Camp Verde’s incorporation through stories and photos submitted by community members. This Halloween memory comes from Nancy Floyd.

🎃 In 2011, the line for a good scare stretched all the way to Main Street.

For that year’s Trunk or Treat, the Camp Verde Historical Society turned the historic 1933 Rock Jail on Hollamon Street into a free haunted jail.

And Nikki Miller of Camp Verde Promotions had a surprise waiting inside.

For three hours, Nikki hid beneath a dark cloth in a coffin. Visitors walked past without realizing anyone was in there. As they headed back toward the front door, she reached out and touched them.

Cue the screams… and then the laughter! 😂

Word spread, and so did the line. A historic building, some committed volunteers and one very patient Halloween enthusiast gave Camp Verde a night to remember.

Did you brave the haunted jail in 2011? Were you one of Nikki’s unsuspecting visitors? We want to hear your story!

Thank you, Nancy, for sharing the story and photos!

10/24/2026

🌱 **Camp Verde Sports Complex: Overseeding & Closure Update**

Recent weather has pushed our overseeding schedule back one week. Here’s the updated timeline:

📅 **October 26:** Field preparation begins.
📅 **November 2:** Overseeding begins; the Sports Complex closes to the public.
📅 **November 16:** Anticipated reopening.

**The Sports Complex will be closed November 2–15** to give the new grass seed time to germinate and establish. Please stay off the fields during this time to help protect their growth.

🚶 **The walking path will remain open and accessible throughout the closure!**

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we care for the fields our community enjoys!

10/23/2026

💙 Camp Verde, let’s show up for one of our own.

The Camp Verde Marshal’s Office is selling special edition Sgt. Collins patches for $25 each to help with his medical expenses as he battles kidney failure.

If you’re able, please consider purchasing a patch or sharing the original post to help spread the word. Let’s remind Sgt. Collins and his family that their community is behind them.

See the original post below for purchase details. 💙

💙 PATCH SALES FOR A PURPOSE — SUPPORT SGT. COLLINS 💙

The Camp Verde Marshal’s Office is asking our community to come together to support one of our own. 🇺🇸

Sergeant Collins is currently battling stage five kidney failure and could use our community’s support during this difficult time. To help ease the burden of his medical expenses, we are selling special edition Sgt. Collins patches for $25 each.

Every patch purchased is a show of support for a fellow law enforcement professional who needs our community standing behind him. Every contribution makes a difference, and we are incredibly grateful for the generosity and compassion of our community.

💙 How to purchase your patch:
1️⃣ Scan the QR code on the flyer.
2️⃣ Complete all required fields, including your name and mailing address.
3️⃣ Submit your payment.
4️⃣ Redeem your patch at the Camp Verde Marshal’s Office.

Please make sure your name and address are entered correctly so we can fulfill your request.

🙏 We ask you to consider purchasing a patch, sharing this post, and helping spread the word. Together, we can remind Sgt. Collins and his family that they are not alone in this fight.

From all of us at the Camp Verde Marshal’s Office, thank you for continuing to support our agency, our personnel, and the people who serve our community.

💙 Together, We Make a Difference.

Camp Verde Marshal’s Office
Serve with Honor. Protect with Pride.

10/23/2026

🤠 A big Camp Verde THANK YOU to Tractor Supply Co., our Hometown Hero Sponsor for the Little Britches & Petticoat Contest!

Your support helps us celebrate our youngest cowboys and cowgirls and keep this Fort Verde Days tradition going strong. From the western outfits to the proud smiles, these kids gave our community plenty to cheer for! ❤️

Join us in thanking Tractor Supply Co. for supporting our kids and community! 👏

10/22/2026

📢 SPORTS COMPLEX ACCESS UPDATE

The Camp Verde Sports Complex is open. Please note these updated access details:

✅ The main gate is now OPEN.
🚧 The McCracken’s entrance is now CLOSED.
🚧 Lower Verde Lakes Drive is closed due to flooding. It is expected to reopen tomorrow morning, Friday, October 23, pending conditions.

Please use caution around standing water and saturated fields, respect posted closures, and avoid driving through flooded areas.

⚠️ The Equestrian Center remains closed.

Thank you for your patience and for helping us care for our community facilities!

10/22/2026

📢 SPORTS COMPLEX REOPENED **PLEASE USE CAUTION**

The Camp Verde Sports Complex has reopened following yesterday’s severe weather closure.

🚧 The main entrance remains CLOSED due to flooding. Please use the McCracken’s entrance to access the facility.

With recent heavy rainfall and storms continuing in the area, please watch for standing water, potential flooding, and saturated fields. Avoid areas that may be unsafe or vulnerable to damage until conditions improve.

⚠️ The Equestrian Center remains closed.

Thank you for your patience and for helping us care for our community facilities!

10/22/2026

🤠 Let’s come together for Sergeant Josh Collins and his family! 💙

Josh has spent 10 years serving our community. As he faces kidney failure and awaits a transplant, we have a chance to show him how much that service means to us.

Grab your friends and join the **Boots and Badges Fundraiser** for dinner, dancing, and live and silent auctions. It’s an evening to enjoy good company while helping a local family through a difficult time.

📅 Saturday, November 14 | 5–10 PM
📍 Campo de Ensueno
115 Camp Lincoln Road, Camp Verde
🎟️ $100 per person
🍽️ Dinner catered by Babe’s Round Up

Scan the QR code on the flyer to purchase tickets or donate through Spotfund. Please include your first and last name and email when purchasing tickets.

Whether you join us, make a donation, or help spread the word, thank you for showing up for Josh and his family. That’s what community is all about. 💙

10/22/2026

Warning to all residents, please pay attention to the weather. Our area is under a severe storm warning with tornado warnings for certain areas as well. Please stay safe out there.

10/22/2026

🎃 Last year’s memories. This year’s invitation!

Take a look back at the costumes, decorated trunks, and smiling faces from last year’s Trunk or Treat! Camp Verde, let’s make more of those memories together. 🍬👻

We’re looking for individuals, families, businesses, and community groups to decorate a trunk, hand out candy, and help make this year’s event special for our local kids!

🚗 **Bring your Halloween spirit—and your candy!**
Link: https://www.eventeny.com/events/vendor/?id=54573

🧡 **Can’t join us? You can still help!**
Your donation helps support the event and keep the candy coming.
Link: https://www.eventeny.com/users/application/fundraising/?id=1136

It’s the people who show up and pitch in who make this community tradition possible. Thank you, Camp Verde! 🎃