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The next meeting will be at the Apache Junction City Council Chambers at 300 E. Superstition Blvd. The public portion of the meeting will start at 10 am. Agenda will be posted as soon as possible.
Read Comments
from January 13 – February 26, 2010.
Watch Video of ASP Director Renée Bahl, State Parks Board member Bill Scalzo, and Grady Gammage, Jr. of the Morrison Institute for Public Policy at ASU discuss state parks: Watch Video ![]()
The board holds meetings throughout the year, guiding staff in accomplishing the agency's mission:
“Managing and conserving Arizona’s natural, cultural and recreational resources for the benefit of the people, both in our Parks and through our Partners.”
In most cases, meetings are scheduled on the third Wednesday of the month. The Executive Session begins at 9 am, the Public Meeting begins at 10 am. Phoenix meetings take place in the Board Room at 1300 W. Washington Street. The Board Room is located in the basement of the Arizona State Parks office. See Map or get step by step Driving Directions.
Proposed 2010 Meeting Dates

| Agenda | Minutes |
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| Minutes 01/15/10 ( |
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* = Amended Agenda
Archive of previous years' agendas and minutes ![]()
The next Board Meeting is March 17, 2010. The next meeting will be at the Apache Junction City Council Chambers at 300 E. Superstition Blvd. The public portion of the meeting will start at 10 am. Agenda will be posted as soon as possible.
Download Board Presentation from the 02/17/2010 meeting. Download PDF (
2.1 MB PDF)
Download Board Presentation from the 01/15/2010 meeting. Download PDF (
3.3 MB PDF)
Download information regarding Laws Chapter 1, 5th Special Session 2009 Reductions and Sweeps for FY 2010, as presented to the State Parks Board on 12/31/2009 Download PDF (
2.1 MB PDF)
Download information regarding Arizona State Parks Revenue Sources, as presented to the State Parks Board 12/31/2009 Download PDF (
118 KB PDF)
Arizona State Parks Keeps Nine Parks Open. Thirteen will Close. Read Press Release ![]()
Arizona State Parks Department Facing Budget Crisis: Read Press Release ![]()
Special Session Bill Sweeps of $8.6 Million from State Park Gate Fees, Donations & Heritage Funds: Read Press Release ![]()
| Funding Source | Amount |
|---|---|
| Fund Reductions and Transfers (FRATs) | |
| Heritage Fund | (1,784,700) |
| Publications and Souvenir Revolving Fund | (37,500) |
| State Lake Improvement Fund | (528,500) |
| Enhancement Fund | (671,300) |
| Subtotal | $3,022,000 |
| Excess Balance Transfers (EBTs or Sweeps) | |
| Heritage Fund | (2,124,700) |
| Partnerships Fund (IGAs) | (156,900) | Publications and Souvenir Revolving Fund | (94,000) |
| State Lake Improvement Fund | (1,387,300) |
| State Parks Fund (Donations) | (213,900) |
| Enhancement Fund | (1,630,800) |
| Subtotal | $5,607,600 |
Total Reductions |
$8,629,600 |
The Arizona State Parks Board is comprised of 7 members:
Chair: Reese Woodling, Tucson
William C. Scalzo, Phoenix
Arlan Colton, Tucson
Tracey Westerhausen, Phoenix
Larry Landry, Phoenix
Walter D. Armer, Jr., Vail
Maria Baier, State Land Commissioner
Past Board Members ![]()
Arizona State Parks History & First Board ![]()
Archive of previous years' agendas and minutes ![]()