Arizona closing more state parks

[katiemack Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close katiemack]

As with so many states, Arizona is in the tank with budget problems.

As a result, many state parks have been closed or will be closing:

Arizona State Parks Keeps Nine Parks Open. Thirteen will Close.



Arizona State Parks(Phoenix, AZ - January 15, 2010) - 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

Arizona State Parks Keeps Nine Parks Open. Thirteen will Close.

The public listens as the Board discusses Park closures at the January 15, 2010 meeting, held at the Phoenix Zoo.

Arizona State Parks(Phoenix, AZ - January 15, 2010) - 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

For Full List and updates: Parks Closing

[riverdees05 Platinum Contributor Find all posts View Profile Close riverdees05]

Thanks for the heads up and the internet site link.

[longtimer Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close longtimer]

So sad for everyone living around there. What do they do with the land once the park is closed - and how do they keep people out of the closed park?

[shaggy Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close shaggy]

I like Red Rock State Park. I know that they won't have rangers there but are you allowed to walk around in the park? shaggy

[katiemack Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close katiemack]

I like Red Rock State Park. I know that they won't have rangers there but are you allowed to walk around in the park? shaggy

No, shaggy, once they are closed, no access is permitted. I am sure it would be a liability issue as well as public services, or littering and other problems. Closure means closed to all public use.

[Dancingfish Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Dancingfish]

Do we have a list of which ones that are open are worth visiting?

[katiemack Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close katiemack]

Do we have a list of which ones that are open are worth visiting?

As for "worth visiting", it would be hard for me to make that subjective decision. Each park has a unique offering, and what I may enjoy, you may not, or vice versa.

But I will check into which ones are popular and see if I can get some sort of list going.

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Recent news about parks and closings:

Arizona State Parks: Press Room