State Parks Passport: A guide to Roland Cooper State Park

Alabama boasts an impressive variety of state parks that cater to outdoor enthusiasts year-round. The Alabama State Parks Passport Series showcases the beautiful outdoor spaces across the state, perfect for seasonal getaways. Today’s featured park is Roland Cooper State Park. Roland Cooper State Park, located in Camden, Alabama, provides visitors with numerous outdoor activities, including […]
Improvements and new features enhance Alabama’s State Parks

Alabama State Parks Celebrate New Pool House at DeSoto State Park This week, officials in Alabama reached another milestone in enhancing the state’s park system by inaugurating a new pool house at DeSoto State Park in Fort Payne. This facility is part of the larger initiative involving over $220 million in upgrades across 21 state […]
Pipe produced solely in Alabama will be utilized in water projects at State Parks.

Recently, officials shared details about over 20 water and wastewater initiatives across Alabama State Park. Notably, many of these projects are utilizing ductile iron pipes that are made in Alabama. Funding for these efforts comes from the Federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); this information was noted by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management. Chris […]
Coconino County Parks and Recreation Commission looking for new members

Coconino County Parks & Recreation Seeks Committee Members Coconino County Parks & Recreation is looking for applicants to fill open positions on the Parks & Recreation Committees in Districts 2, 4, and 5. The Parks & Recreation Committee serves as a civic advisory group, providing feedback on the development and management of the county’s parks, […]
Maricopa County Parks and Rec Begins Desert Parks and Preserves Fire Ban on May 1

Open Audio Article Player Maricopa County Text from audio articles of speech made possible by CAST11 speaking glass media The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department will begin its annual fire ban on Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Pexel photo) The annual fire ban for the Phoenix City Parks and Recreation Department will come into effect […]
Phoenix and Maricopa County parks fire ban starts May 1

Phoenix – Both the Phoenix and Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Departments will implement annual fire bans on parks and mountain reserves starting next month. The ban comes into effect on May 1st and runs until September 30th, according to the city of Phoenix. In cooperation with the Phoenix Fire Department, smoking and charcoal fires […]
Sedona Parks & Rec preps egg hunt

The City of Sedona Parks and Recreation Division will be hatching Posse Grounds Parks’ 14th Annual Celebration on Saturday, April 19th at 525 Posse Ground Road, 9am to 4pm. “For beginners, it’s going to be a very enjoyable time full of all ages and a festive atmosphere,” says Vargo. “There are not many other options […]
Business partnership of brewery, State Parks leads to Sedona | Features

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Arizona’s national parks and forests already feeling strain from thousands of federal worker firings nationwide | Local News

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Expect fees to rise at Arizona State Parks | Features

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