Coconino County Parks & Recreation

10/28/2026

Coconino County Health and Human Services invites you to come Trick-or-Treating at the CCHHS Southern Region Office, 2625 N. King Street, Flagstaff on Thursday, October 29 from 3 - 5 p.m. Don't forget your costumes -- it's sure to be a spooktacular time!

Here are a few costume safety tips for a happy (and safe) Halloween:
🧟Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape, stickers, or wear light-colored clothing.

🧟 Go for face paint and make-up instead of masks which can obstruct vision.

🧟 Have children carry glow sticks or flashlights.

Visit https://bit.ly/3fDHHBi for more tips.

10/20/2026

Easy as Pie, literally!

Uncover the secrets behind flaky crusts and flavorful fillings at the Fort Tuthill Mess Hall this November! This hands-on pie-making class is perfect for ages 8 and up and covers everything from rolling dough to assembling a beautiful finished pie you get to take home and enjoy.

Come ready to bake, create, and savor your homemade masterpiece. Fun and learning all in the kitchen, and all in one Saturday morning.

Saturday, November 7 | 9 am to Noon
Fort Tuthill Mess Hall, Flagstaff
Ages 8 and up | $27 per person
Pre-registration required at least 3 days before class

Youth must be accompanied by an adult.

Register today at:
https://f.mtr.cool/pyoixdfwxn

10/20/2026

10/16/2026

🌧️ We love seeing you out on the trails, but after so many days of rain, we want to help you make the most of your outdoor time!

Wet and muddy trails are more fragile than they look. Bike tires and horse hooves on saturated soil can cause ruts and damage that takes months to repair and can lead to temporary closures.

Please stick to paved paths or well-drained higher trails when possible. A little trail stewardship now keeps our trails open and beautiful for everyone.

When in doubt, give it some time to dry. The trails are worth the wait!

Visit our Parks for optional locations.
coconino.az.gov/277/Our-Parks-Natural-Areas

10/14/2026

Are you ready for Autumn,

The weather is just starting to turn, but there are still plenty of beautiful days to get out and explore a trail and enjoy nature!

Coconino County has a trail for you! Get your essentials ready and enjoy your time outdoors.

Download a map and pick a trail!
https://www.coconino.az.gov/282/Trails

10/12/2026

Help shape Gonzalez Ranch’s next chapter!

On October 3, Coconino County dedicated Gonzalez Ranch, 488 acres of ponderosa pine forest, open meadows, and Gonzalez Lake just outside Williams.

Our thanks to the Rebecca Biegert Family, who entrusted this land to the County, and to the Trust for Public Land for helping make it possible. Thank you as well to the Gonzalez family, who shared the story of the ranch and their century of history in Williams, beginning when Pedro Gonzalez arrived from Spain in 1906.

This is a new site for Coconino County Parks and Recreation, and the community will help shape what it becomes. Be a part of creating a shared vision for your new 488-acre community open space.

Join us for the Gonzalez Ranch Master Plan public meeting on Wednesday, November 4, from 4 - 6 p.m. at The Shed, 314 E. Railroad Ave. in Williams.

To learn more visit:
https://f.mtr.cool/svtc5vfarp

Unable to make the meeting? Your input is valuable; please share your thoughts now through November 15. Use the link to our public comment form at: https://f.mtr.cool/fd0naw76ld

Please note: Comments posted on social media are not part of the official public record. To submit an official public comment, please use the planning website public comment linked above.

10/09/2026

Wildlife Seek and Find, Autumn addition!
Can you spot the hidden rabbit? Use the grid to find our wild neighbor and drop your answer in the comments!

Think you found the bunny? Scroll down for the answer! 👇
Are you ready for the answer?
Are you really, really sure?
Ok...
The rabbit is hiding in square B5 .

The leaves are changing and autumn is in the air. Visit one of our parks or natural areas and see what wildlife you can spot!
https://www.coconino.az.gov/277/Our-Parks-Natural-Areas

10/06/2026

Just Added!
Kids in the Kitchen is coming to the Fort Tuthill Mess Hall this Sunday.

Give your young chef a morning they will not forget. Culinary instructor Willa McAuliffe is back to lead a hands-on cooking experience for kids ages 8 to 14 at one of Fort Tuthill's most unique venues, the historic Mess Hall.

Through hands-on lessons, kids will learn how to make simple, delicious dishes while developing essential kitchen skills.

Sunday, Oct. 11 | 9 a.m. to Noon
Fort Tuthill Mess Hall, Flagstaff

Ages 8 to 14 | $27 per participant
Pre-registration is required at least 3 days before class

https://f.mtr.cool/ml62wfmwkr

10/04/2026

Happy World Animal Day!

Did you know Fort Tuthill County Park is one of 30 watchable wildlife sites within 30 miles of Flagstaff?

A walk on the Soldiers Trail loop on any given morning might get you a mule deer sighting, or if you are really lucky, a glimpse of elk moving through the trees.

Fun fact: October is prime elk activity season in Northern Arizona. Bull elk are finishing up the rut, and herds are on the move, making this one of the best months of the year to spot them in and around our parks.

What is the best wildlife moment you have had at one of our parks or around northern Arizona? Share your photos and stories below!