Pinal County open space and trails fees discussed

by Richard Dyer | Daily Independent

Above is the master plan for the 498-acre Peralta Regional Park to be constructed near Gold Canyon./Pinal County

When the Peralta Regional Park near Gold Canyon opens in fiscal year 2022-23, Pinal County could have user fees in place to help pay for services.

Plans for the 480-acre park off Peralta Road, include about 8 miles of multiuse trails, as well as areas for picnicking, camping and rock climbing. Estimated operational costs are $200,000 annually, with staffing estimates of 1.5 full-time equivalent for rangers, one FTE for trail/grounds maintenance, a volunteer park host October-May and additional assistance from the Friends of Peralta Regional Park, according to a presentation made in 2020 to the Pinal County Open Space and Trails Advisory Commission.

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