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 will be closed in a phased sequence starting on February 22, 2010 and include Homolovi Ruins State Park in Winslow, Lyman Lake State Park in St. Johns and Riordan Mansion State Historic Park in Flagstaff.
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 and Tubac Presidio State Historic Park.
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 
Watch Public Comments from the Meeting Read Public Comments from our Website
Learn About the Arizona State Parks Foundation 
Revised Fees Start March 1, 2010: Learn More 
Select Parks Closed Tuesdays & Wednesdays: Read About Five Day Schedules
Parks Closed: Jerome, McFarland, Oracle
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 'Sticker Fund' Project Selection Program can fund select projects that meet legislative requirements & priorities established in the recent OHV plan. Learn More
Buffalo Soldiers event on Feb. 13 & 14 with living history presentations, riders, & 1870s period equipment & uniforms. Learn more in our Feature Story & Photo Gallery.
On Feb. 27, join park volunteer & bird expert Rod Villemaire for three special bird shows at the campground amphitheater at Lost Dutchman. Learn More
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)
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
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
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
The Arizona State Parks Foundation provides fund-raising and friend-raising for the Arizona State Parks. Learn More (External Link)
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
The 2010 Wildflower Ranger Cam keeps you updated on wildflower and cactus flower peak blooming times at Arizona State Parks. See Ranger Cam
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)
Agency FY09 Annual Report Published
9 New Park Videos on our YouTube Channel
New Kartchner Caverns Video
New Kartchner Caverns Discovery Center Scavenger Hunt
New Boating Safety Downloadable Coloring Book
New Arizona State Parks Facebook Page, Become a Fan
New History of the Arizona State Parks Board
Latest Photo GalleriesHoliday 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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