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Coconino County Parks & Recreation update — Learn about seasonal updates and upcoming events

by Community Contributor • November 26, 2019 • Comments Off

CONNECTING PEOPLE, CULTURES, & COMMUNITIES

NOVEMBER 2019

Seasonal Updates

Get the latest weather and winter storm information at the U.S. National Weather Service – Flagstaff. Looking for snow play options in Flagstaff? Discover Flagstaff has locations and a map.

FACILITIES UPDATE

Coconino County Parks & Recreation is getting ready for the cooler season. Below are a list of facilities and seasonal closing dates:

• Sept. 30 – Horse stables at Fort Tuthill County Park closes

• Oct. 14 – Fort Tuthill Campground closes

• Oct. 31 – Fort Tuthill Community Equestrian Arena closes

• Oct. 31 – Ramada reservations summer rates end and winter rates begin

On Oct. 31, the ramadas at County Parks & Recreation switched over to reduced services and winter fees. Visit Coconino.AZ.Gov/Parks/Ramadas for information.

If you’re reserving a ramada between Nov. 1, 2019 through Apr. 30, 2020, call our Administration Office during regular office hours. Online ramada reservations for the 2020 season begin Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020.

Looking for snow play fun? Visit Flagstaff Snow Park for opening day info, rates, and reservations.

ARIZONA TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS

This summer, Arizona Trail Association volunteers and Coconino County Parks & Recreation staff began the process of replacing 13 miles of dirt roads with singletrack on Arizona Trail Passage 35, known as the Babbitt Ranch segment. So far, 7 miles of trail have been completed on this segment that runs from Flagstaff to the Grand Canyon. Coconino County helps maintain this portion of the Arizona Trail under an agreement with Babbitt Ranches and Arizona Trail Association, and provides funds, technical expertise, and other resources like staff time and equipment to support trail construction.

Are you interested in volunteering in 2020? Check out Arizona Trail Association.

LISTEN TO WILDLIFE PODCASTS

Are you looking to learn more about wildlife in northern Arizona? Arizona Watchable Wildlife Experience provides education and conservation through partnerships, summer workshops, and wildlife podcasts. And while you’ll have to wait until January to experience the next wildlife workshop, you can go online now and hear 19 podcasts that feature natural and cultural history at multiple sites around the County.

Go to the AWWE website and click on “Audio Guides” to begin your adventure. You can learn more about Abert’s squirrels and Stellar’s jay at Fort Tuthill County Park, mountain tree frogs at Pumphouse Wash County Natural Area, and western chorus frogs at Buffalo Park.

DECEMBER 14

Tamales & Tortillas Cooking Class

Join us on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 9 a.m. to noon and learn how to prepare home-made tortillas and tamales, complete with hands-on experience, recipes, and plenty of food-for-thought. Recipes include both meat and non-meat options. More info and registration at Coconino.AZ.Gov/Parks, click on Calendar.

DECEMBER 21

Flagstaff Model Railroad Club Holiday Open House

Each month, the Flagstaff Model Railroad Club invites people to their open house, with trains running and the opportunity to visit with members. Join the club on Saturday, Dec. 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at their holiday open house. Enjoy free hot chocolate, coffee, and candy canes. Free admission; donations appreciated.

Looking for more community events? Visit our Facebook page.

Spotlight on…

Flagstaff Model Railroad Club

The Flagstaff Model Railroad Club is a nonprofit, member-based organization that encourages and promotes all aspects of the hobby of model railroading for anyone interested, regardless of skill level or experience. Members meet regularly and offer open houses to the public and during the Coconino County Fair. If you haven’t checked out the model railroad layout in Building 3 at the Fort Tuthill County Fairgrounds, you’re in for a treat during the December holiday open house!