Catalina Closed, Will Re-Open on Friday, March 12: Learn More 
Select Parks Closed Tuesdays & Wednesdays: Read About Five Day Schedules
Parks Closed: Homolovi Ruins, Lyman Lake, Jerome, McFarland, Oracle
Next Board Meeting March 17, 2010, at Apache Junction City Council Chambers 
The Arizona State Parks Board on January 15 voted to keep nine parks open and close the remaining thirteen State Parks in a phased series of closures starting February 22, 2010 due to six different State Parks funds being swept of $8.6 million. In addition, four parks remain closed due to previous budget reductions. Parks closed on February 22 included Lyman Lake State Park and Homolovi Ruins State Park.
The next park closings will occur on March 29, 2010 and will include Fort Verde State Historic Park in Camp Verde, Roper Lake State Park in Safford, Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park, Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park, Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, and Riordan Mansion State Historic Park in Flagstaff.
The final phased closings will occur on June 3, 2010 and will include Tonto Natural Bridge State Park near Payson, Alamo Lake State Park in Wenden, Lost Dutchman State Park in Apache Junction, Picacho Peak State Park and Red Rock State Park in Sedona.
Learn About the Nine Parks That Will Remain Open
Learn About the Arizona State Parks Foundation 
Mark your calendar! The annual Civil War in the Southwest will be held March 13 & 14 at Picacho Peak State Park! Check out the Photo gallery from the 2008 event, Watch a video about the event, or Learn more about this recreation park. Historical Re-Enactors please Download Rules & Registration Form. You may also download the Event Schedule. (716 KB PDF)
On March 20, spice up your spring with 5 bands, and 1 group of dancers at the 12th Annual Mariachi Festival at Patagonia Lake State Park. Learn More
Learn about HRC 2040 Sustainable State Parks Fund, which passed out of committee. The ASP Foundation provides advocacy, fund-raising & friend-raising. Learn More (External Link)
The 2010 Wildflower Ranger Cam keeps you updated on wildflower and cactus flower peak blooming times at Arizona State Parks. See Ranger Cam
For the entire month of March 2010, the ASP State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is coordinating activities throughout the state for the 27th anniversary celebration of Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month. See March 2010 Event Calendar or see Photo Wrap-Up Gallery from 2009
American Hiking Societyʼs National Trails Day® is June 5. Explore trails in Arizona by visiting an Arizona State Park. Register to win prizes! Learn More
Kartchner Caverns State Park® is a stunning cavern system in Southeastern Arizona. Learn about Cave Tours, Watch Video or see Development Photos
We need your help to ensure that our resources are protected, our amenities are at their best, and that visitors enjoy an unforgettable experience! Learn More
Kids can pledge to do their part to help preserve the beauty of the parks for everyone to enjoy. Hours of fun activities to download! Watch video promo! Learn More
Thanks to your support, AZ State Parks achieved its goal of 2010 Fans on Facebook to celebrate the new year! You can still become a new Fan. Become A Fan
The 2010 Census is a short, 10 question survey that everyone is required by law to complete by April 1, 2010. Learn More (External Link)
2010 Equal Opportunity Employer Policy
2009 Watercraft Survey Report Published
OHV “Sticker Fund” Project Selection Program Announced
27th Arizona Archaeology & Heritage Awareness Month Event Calendar Posted
Agency FY09 Annual Report Published
9 New Park Videos on our YouTube Channel
New Kartchner Caverns Discovery Center Scavenger Hunt
New Boating Safety Downloadable Coloring Book
Latest Photo GalleriesBuffalo Soldiers at Fort Verde, Feb. 13 & 14
Holiday Party at Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
3rd Annual Night Under The Stars, Nov. 14, 2009 at Alamo Lake State Park
10th Anniversary Celebration, Nov. 7 & 8, 2009 at Kartchner Caverns State Park
Fort Verde Days, Oct. 11th & 12th, 2009, at Fort Verde State Historic Park
Fiesta de las Calabazas, Oct. 3, 2009, at Oracle State Park
Verde River Days, Sept. 26 & 27, 2009 at Dead Horse Ranch State Park
Apple Fest, Sept. 19 & 20, 2009 at Slide Rock State Park
Tom Sawyer Day, Sept. 12, 2009 at Fort Verde State Historic Park
Slide Rock State Park: Summer 2009
Suvoyuki Days: August 1, 2009 at Homolovi Ruins
Arizona State Parks protects and preserves 30 State Parks and Natural Areas. The agency also includes the State Trails Program, outdoor-related Grants Program, the State Historic Preservation Office, as well as the Off-Highway Vehicle Program, and more. Arizona State Parks manages 8 of the top 25 most visited natural attractions in Arizona.*
Mission Statement: Managing and conserving Arizona’s natural, cultural and recreational resources for the benefit of the people, both in our Parks and through our Partners.
Arizona State Parks (Contact Us online)
1300 W. Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone: (602) 542-4174 Toll Free: (800) 285-3703
* Source: Arizona 2008 Tourism Facts, Year-End Summary, by the Arizona Office of Tourism .
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