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  • Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Mid-Week Meander

    McDowell Mountain Regional Park 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr. MMRP, Fountain Hills, AZ, United States

    Let’s see what sorts of wildlife we can spot. Birds should be active at this time and there’s not a bad chance for lizards, and small animals too.  This hike will be an easy 2-mile out and back hike along the Wagner trail. This trail is mostly flat but has some uneven/sandy spots around our washes. Please wear close-toed...

    Free with Park Fee
  • Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Heat Safety

    McDowell Mountain Regional Park 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr. MMRP, Fountain Hills, AZ, United States

    Join Ranger Olivia to see an example of what to bring on hikes out in the park as well as maps and advice for how and when to go hiking. Feel free to come with your gear and ask questions. This casual drop-in program will cover topics on footwear, water, food, first aid, how to pick hikes, sun...

    Free with Park Fee
  • Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Full Moon Walk

    McDowell Mountain Regional Park 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr. MMRP, Fountain Hills, AZ, United States

    Ranger Olivia will lead you on an evening walk to enjoy a peaceful evening in the desert as the full moon rises. We will also keep an eye and ear out for any creatures that may be stirring, such as owls, coyotes, rodents and more. This is an out and back hike of approximately 2...

    Free with Park Fee
  • Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Aquatic Life

    McDowell Mountain Regional Park 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr. MMRP, Fountain Hills, AZ, United States

    This is a casual drop-in program, that will have a fresh water sample from the wildlife pond to be examined under a microscope to see the tiny little critters that are hiding in plain sight! Seeing what things live in our water is not only fun, but it also tells us about the health of our water and the...

    Free with Park Fee