White Tank Mountain Regional Park
White Tank Mountain Regional Park is part of Maricopa County Parks system, the largest of its kind in the country, consisting of twelve regional parks covering approximately 120,000 acres. Ten of the parks, including White Tank Mountain Regional Park, are now connected by the Maricopa Trail, a 315 mile trail that encircles the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. The park was established in the 1960s and has gradually been expanded over the years to 30,000 acres with 40 miles of trails, including a mountain bike competition track. The park also has facilities for both hooked up and dry camping, many ramadas, picnic areas, restrooms and a Nature Center. It is located at the western end of Olive Avenue at 20304 West White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell, AZ 85355.
Park Hours
- November 1 - April 30. 6am - 8pm daily
- May 1 - October 31. 5am - 9pm daily
NATURE CENTER HOURS
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November 1 - April 30. 8am - 4pm daily
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May 1 - October 31. 7am - 2pm Monday through Saturday. Closed on Sunday
Directions & Map
White Tank Mountain Regional Park is located at the very west end of Olive Ave about 15 miles west of the 101 (Agua Fria Highway).
NORTH
Take Highway 303 south and exit at PEORIA AVE. Turn right from the off-ramp and travel west for 1 mile on Peoria Ave to Cotton Lane. Turn left (south) onto Cotton Lane until you get to Olive Ave. Turn right (west) on Olive Ave and continue 4 miles to the park gate.
SOUTH
Take Highway 303 north and exit at NORTHERN AVE. Turn left (west) at the light and off-ramp onto Northern Ave, traveling west for 1 mile to Cotton Lane. Turn right (north) onto Cotton lane and travel 1 mile to Olive Ave. Turn left (west) onto Olive Ave and continue for 4 miles to the park gate.
CALLING ALL CYCLISTS!
Head to the park for this 21 mile rugged and breathtaking ride in the White Tanks where indigenous people thrived for over 1,000 years. Take time to check out the two short hikes highlighted and be sure to visit the Nature Center.
