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Local Landmark program to honor Cave Creek Regional Park
February 20 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm MST
On Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 10 AM, numerous citizens and town representatives will gather to present a Local Landmarks award in recognition of Cave Creek Regional Park. The Local Landmarks program, which is managed by Cave Creek Museum, awards community destinations with a brass plaque in celebration of being part of the town’s heritage.
Integrated into the Maricopa County Regional Park system in 1963, this Landmark boasts almost 3,000 acres of pristine upper Sonoran Desert. Prospectors were drawn to the area hoping to strike gold due to the geology of the hills in the 1870s, which coincides with when Cave Creek was settled. Today, Cave Creek Regional Park offers unique opportunities to camp, hike, bike and horseback ride through the hills with trail connections to the greater regional trail system. Maricopa County Parks and Recreation, which manages the park, recently constructed a nature enter that hosts a variety of events.
The 54-year-old museum’s mission is to preserve the artifacts of the prehistory, history, culture and legacy of the Cave Creek Mining District and the Cave Creek/Carefree foothills area through education, research, and interpretive exhibits. The Cave Creek Museum is located at 6140 E. Skyline Drive in Cave Creek, Ariz., 480.488.2764. Open October through May.