Coconino County Parks & Recreation June 2024 Update

CONNECTING PEOPLE, CULTURES, & COMMUNITIES

June 2024

Frontiere Draft Concept Master Plan

Thank you to everyone who participated in our May Values and Vision workshop. Join us on June 13th, 10:00 a.m. to noon, at the Fort Tuthill County Park Mess Hall, to review the Draft Concept Master Plan. Share your insights and comments regarding this beautiful property and its continued use! For more information, click here.

Want to Work at the Grand 75th Coconino County Fair?

Do you love the Coconino County Fair? Why not work with us to help bring this fun event to the community? We have many positions, which are critical to the success of the Fair. You get the satisfaction of knowing you made a difference while also being able to meet new friends and work a fun, fast-paced event! Apply here.

Do you have an exhibit entry you want to submit to the Fair? Visit our website for information on how to submit your exhibit. Entries are free or low cost!

Enter five or more exhibits in the same category? Get a free admission ticket to the Grand 75th Coconino County Fair!

Learn more HERE!

Learn about our rural outreach program here, to have free transportation for exhibits from regions far from Flagstaff.

Multicultural Park Sculpture Exhibition

Visit Elizabeth “Liz” C. Archuleta County Park to enjoy the sculptural exhibit on display, in collaboration with the City of Flagstaff. Enjoy a variety of art from Gedion Nyanhongo, Lance Yazzie, Oliverio Balcells, Inok Alrutz, Reggie Fitchett, and Meg Kabotie. Work will be on display for the next 11 months. While at the park, enjoy the habitat gardens, pond, watchable wildlife platform, outdoor classroom, storybook path, playground, and more, and don’t forget to sign up for educational programs with Willow Bend Environmental Education Center.

Weed Pull

June 29 at 8:00 a.m.

MEET AT HARRENBURG WASH TRAILHEAD IN KACHINA

VILLAGE

Are you passionate about biodiversity and love the native flowers and pollinators of Coconino County? Do you want to get outside, enjoy a beautiful landscape, and have fun pulling weeds? Join us for the satisfaction of a weed pull at Harrenburg Wash, in Kachina Village!

Bring sun protection, water, and gloves.

We will have trash bags, sunscreen, and more gloves!

Let’s get the invasive weeds out of here and protect our local wildflowers and pollinators!

Events

Fort Tuthill County Park hosts events all season. Click here, to see our calendar and view upcoming events!

Two large events at Fort Tuthill County Park are the Flagstaff Pro Rodeo(June 6-8) and the Flagstaff Beer Festival (June 22). Traffic, parking, and ramada availability may be impacted by large events. Looking for a quieter park option on those dates? Check out our other parks and natural areas here.

Warm Weather and Open Spaces

June brings the summer season, warm weather, and outdoor recreation. Remember to keep our home safe and beautiful by practicing Leave No Trace and remembering to Recreate Responsibly!

Always pack out what you pack in
Follow fire restrictions and never leave a fire unattended
Stay on designated trails
Keep wildlife wild by not approaching or feeding animals
Do not vandalize areas
Have a bathroom plan (many of our parks and natural areas have restrooms)
Be prepared by checking weather and fire conditions
Keep dogs on leashes
Be sure to bring your sun protection, water, snacks, and layers for changes in weather
Prepare for rain during monsoon seasons
Have a backup plan for busy sites, full parking, or inclement weather
Visit our website for information on our beautiful parks and natural areas

Are you bear aware?

We have had bear sightings in the area. Be bear aware when you enjoy the outdoors. Read about how to be bear aware here!

Secure food and never feed the bears.
Although they are friend shaped, they are not friends and do not need a snack. Never approach wildlife, especially mother bears with cubs.
Do not run from bears. Remain calm. Running can trigger a chase response, and you cannot outrun the bear. Group together and pick up small children. Keep dogs secure.
Face the bear and back away slowly.
If a bear continues to approach, make yourself look larger and make loud noises.
Carry and know how to use bear spray.
If you are approaching a wooded area where you cannot see what wildlife may be around, don’t be afraid to give a shout of, “Hey, bear!”

Remember, you can coexist with wildlife and recreate safely as long as you are prepared!

Community Connections

The Flagstaff Model Railroad Club open house is Saturday, June 8th, 10:00 a.m. to noon at Fort Tuthill County Park.

Join the Fort Tuthill Military Museum and the Flagstaff Community Band for their annual concert on June 30th, 6:30 p.m., in the Fort Tuthill County Park quad. The concert is FREE but donations are welcome.

Are you a rock hound? Visit the Flagstaff Gems and Minerals Society at Fort Tuthill County Park for meetings, open houses, and workshops. Click here to learn more!

Book Corner

Adventurous readers rejoice! Flagstaff author, Kevin Fedarko’s new book, A Walk in the Park: The True Story of a Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Canyon, details a 750-mile adventure in Grand Canyon. Get inspired by the region’s landscapes and adventures while reading!

Readers of all ages can enjoy Gerry Blair’s Rockhounding Arizona: A Guide to the State’s Best Rockhounding Sites. Arizona geology rocks (and so can you)!

Young readers can get creative and learn about sustainability and recycling with Rainbow Weaver / Tejedora del arcoíris by Linda Elovitz Marshall and Elisa Chavarri. Did you create a recycled work of art? Enter your exhibit in the Fair!

Get these and other great, spring reads at your branch of the Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library or a bookshop near you!