{"id":3344,"date":"2025-03-12T07:21:53","date_gmt":"2025-03-12T07:21:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rvparkiq.com\/industry-insights\/?p=3344"},"modified":"2025-04-23T15:23:50","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T15:23:50","slug":"maricopa-county-parks-break-ground-on-phases-ii-iii-of-the-vulture-mountains-recreation-area-in-maricopa-az","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rvparkiq.com\/industry-insights\/maricopa-county-parks-break-ground-on-phases-ii-iii-of-the-vulture-mountains-recreation-area-in-maricopa-az\/","title":{"rendered":"Maricopa County Parks Break Ground on Phases II & III of the Vulture Mountains Recreation Area in Maricopa, AZ"},"content":{"rendered":"


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In 2022, Maricopa County Parks and Recreation (Parks) broke ground on Phase I of the Vulture Mountains Recreation Area in the far west valley outside Wickenburg. Phase I focused on roadway improvements, utilities, and infrastructure. This spring, Parks has begun working on Phases II and III, which include day-use facilities such as a nature center, picnic sites, trailhead access, parking, and campground facilities.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a really exciting project for our community,\u201d stated Supervisor Debbie Lesko, Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, District 4. \u201cHaving onsite amenities such as a nature center and outdoor amphitheatre for park programs provides visitors an opportunity to learn more about the plants and wildlife found in the area. The site will also feature a nature-themed playground with shade structures and picnic tables so kids can explore their surroundings safely.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIn 2012, Parks applied for a Recreation or Public Purpose (RP&P) status for the land to the U.S. Department of Interior Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for approximately 1,046 acres. The intent was to secure the land for recreation opportunities such as hiking, camping, and off-highway vehicle staging. In 2018, we submitted a detailed plan for the project’s development. Phase I has been completed, and now we are starting on Phases II and III, which focus on the camping and day-use facilities, such as a nature center,\u201d stated Jennifer Waller, Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Director.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The phases focus on:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Phase II:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n