Your source for official Arizona State Parks information. Arizona State Parks announces news on a variety of topics including the 30 State Parks, the State Trails system, outdoor-related funding grants, State Historic Preservation Office programs, archaeology, history, off-highway vehicle issues, and Open Space issues in Arizona to name just a few.
2010 Media Calendar of Events (
89 KB PDF) Revised with projected Park closures.
Report published Feb. 17, 2009 covers visitation and the economic impact of Arizona State Parks (FY07) broken down by counties with an overall state analysis. Download report and read executive summary in the Publications area 
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You may also be interested in the Arizona State Parks Foundation Newsroom. Founded in June 2004, the Arizona State Parks Foundation (ASPF) is a force and focus for raising funds and friends to benefit the 30 parks, historic sites and scenic natural areas that comprise Arizona State Parks. As a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, ASPF stands as the partner to assist Arizona State Parks in fulfilling its mission through education, community participation and financial support. ASPF does this by promoting the acquisition, preservation and maintenance of natural, scenic, recreation and historic structures of exceptional value to the citizens of Arizona. It also serves as the foremost advocate for state parks in government forums, at local community levels and through the media.
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