Arizona State Parks

Entry Changes Coming to Slide Rock State Park on May 1

Cars line up in the driveway leading to Slide Rock State Park

Visitors heading to Sedona to enjoy the natural waterslide and picnic areas at Slide Rock State Park will need to plan for timely arrivals and possible alternate activities starting May 1, 2026. That’s when new rules will go into effect that once the parking lot is full, cars will no longer be allowed to line up along the right-turn lane and driveway to the park.

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Arizona State Parks and Trails Announces Partnership with TerrainHopper USA to Improve Accessibility in the Parks

A man rides the TerrainHopper at Rockin' River Ranch State Park

On May 1, Arizona State Parks and Trails, in partnership with TerrainHopper USA and Hoppers for Heroes, will launch the first mobility vehicle in the parks with an event at Rockin’ River Ranch State Park in Camp Verde. The event will mark the availability of the first of 10 TerrainHoppers in the parks.

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Celebrate Earth Day all Month Long

Birders on the trail at Red Rock State Park

This April, Arizona State Parks and Trails has tips for how to be a better steward of the land and recreate responsibly. Parks across the state are hosting spring activities and Earth Day events that showcase the beauty of the outdoors and ways we can help preserve and protect it.

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