Coconino County Parks & Recreation and The Literacy Center are partnering on a new amenity, a storybook path, at Sawmill County Park. The path will feature the book “Marisol McDonald Doesn’t Match” by local author Monica Brown, and the book’s pages will be set on pedestals at intervals along the path. Visitors of all ages, but especially younger visitors, will have the opportunity to read the book, which includes both English and Spanish, and hear audio versions in English and Spanish by scanning a QR code on their phone. This new feature will be available at the park in early October. Visit the park page for more information and directions.
HARRENBURG WASH ENHANCEMENT PROJECT - AREA CLOSING SOON FOR CONSTRUCTION
Construction in Harrenburg Wash will start early October and last about 30 days. During this time, parking may be temporarily closed due to construction. For your safety and the safety of your pets, please do not approach construction equipment and operators while they are working. Please help with everyone’s safety and stay out of the construction area and away from construction equipment. Parks & Recreation was awarded an Arizona Water Protection Fund grant from the Arizona Department of Water Resources to conduct the Harrenburg Wash Enhancement Project. We hosted two volunteer weed pulls this summer, focusing on diffuse knapweed. Read more about the project.
RESTROOM AT FORT TUTHILL COUNTY PARK
Construction of the park’s first permanent, publicly accessible, year-round restroom, financed in part by a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant administered by the Arizona State Parks Board, is wrapping up and the new facility will be dedicated mid-October. The restroom is located near the Fort Tuthill Bike Park. Thank you Kinney Construction Services, Peak Engineering, and RJA-Architecture for all your work on this project!
