06/01/2026
🕊️ ECO-BLITZ FUN FACT 🕊️
Did you know the oldest recorded White-winged Dove lived to be more than 21 years old? This remarkable bird was banded in Arizona in 1958 and later recovered in Mexico in 1980!
These desert birds are an important part of the Sonoran Desert ecosystem and can often be spotted throughout Maricopa County’s regional parks.
📍 Have you seen a White-winged Dove in one of our parks lately? Share your favorite bird sightings in the comments!
- Eco-Blitz program: https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/about-us/eco-blitz/
- iNaturalist: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/maricopa-county-parks-eco-blitz
- June park programs: https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/events/?F_m=6
05/26/2026
Looking for something unique (and air conditioned) to do with the kids this summer? Come up to the Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant on Friday, June 19th, from 1-4pm for Maricopa County's first ever "STEAM Into Summer" event! We'll have staff on hand from Parks & Recreation, Flood Control, Vector Control, Storm Water, Air Quality, and other County departments with one major goal in mind: fun and interactive science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics themed activities that demonstrate how our County agencies serve you!
This event is family friendly and free! The Desert Outdoor Center is located at 41402 N 87th Ave. Peoria, AZ, 85383
05/25/2026
This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.
We also want to extend our deepest gratitude to all who have served and to those who continue to serve today. Your sacrifice, dedication, and commitment to protecting others are deeply appreciated, not just today, but every day.
Wishing everyone a meaningful and reflective Memorial Day.
05/24/2026
Lake Pleasant Regional Park is currently experiencing high-volume traffic.
Please expect delays if you are trying to enter the park off of Castle Hot Springs Road.
Posted: Sunday, May 24 at 12:20 pm
05/24/2026