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Meeting will take place in Phoenix, location TBA, check back here for details. The Executive Session begins at 9 am, the Public Meeting begins at 10 am. Agenda will be posted here as soon as possible.
Watch Video of ASP Director Renée Bahl, State Parks Board member Bill Scalzo, and Grady Gammage, Jr. of the Morrison Institute for Public Policy at ASU discuss state parks: Watch Video 
The board holds meetings throughout the year, guiding staff in accomplishing the agency's mission:
“Managing and conserving Arizona’s natural, cultural and recreational resources for the benefit of the people, both in our Parks and through our Partners.”
In most cases, meetings are scheduled on the third Wednesday of the month. The Executive Session begins at 9 am, the Public Meeting begins at 10 am. Phoenix meetings take place in the Board Room at 1300 W. Washington Street. The Board Room is located in the basement of the Arizona State Parks office. See Map or get step by step Driving Directions.
Proposed 2010 Meeting Dates
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| Agenda | Minutes |
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| Agenda 10/29/09 (  54 KB PDF) |
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| Agenda 11/13/09 ( 215 KB PDF)see Action Items |
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| Agenda 12/31/09 ( 239 KB PDF) |
* = Amended Agenda
Archive of previous years' agendas and minutes
The next Board Meeting is February 17, 2010. Meeting will take place in Phoenix, location TBA, check back here for details. The Executive Session begins at 9 am, the Public Meeting begins at 10 am. Agenda will be posted here as soon as possible.
Download Board Presentation from the 01/15/2010 meeting. Download PDF ( 3.3 MB PDF)
Download information regarding Laws Chapter 1, 5th Special Session 2009 Reductions and Sweeps for FY 2010, as presented to the State Parks Board on 12/31/2009 Download PDF ( 2.1 MB PDF)
Download information regarding Arizona State Parks Revenue Sources, as presented to the State Parks Board 12/31/2009 Download PDF ( 118 KB PDF)
Arizona State Parks Keeps Nine Parks Open. Thirteen will Close. Read Press Release
Arizona State Parks Department Facing Budget Crisis: Read Press Release
Special Session Bill Sweeps of $8.6 Million from State Park Gate Fees, Donations & Heritage Funds: Read Press Release
| Funding Source | Amount |
|---|---|
| Fund Reductions and Transfers (FRATs) | |
| Heritage Fund | (1,784,700) |
| Publications and Souvenir Revolving Fund | (37,500) |
| State Lake Improvement Fund | (528,500) |
| Enhancement Fund | (671,300) |
| Subtotal | $3,022,000 |
| Excess Balance Transfers (EBTs or Sweeps) | |
| Heritage Fund | (2,124,700) |
| Partnerships Fund (IGAs) | (156,900) | Publications and Souvenir Revolving Fund | (94,000) |
| State Lake Improvement Fund | (1,387,300) |
| State Parks Fund (Donations) | (213,900) |
| Enhancement Fund | (1,630,800) |
| Subtotal | $5,607,600 |
Total Reductions |
$8,629,600 |
The Arizona State Parks Board is comprised of 7 members:
Chair: Reese Woodling, Tucson
William C. Scalzo, Phoenix
Arlan Colton, Tucson
Tracey Westerhausen, Phoenix
Larry Landry, Phoenix
Walter D. Armer, Jr., Vail
Maria Baier, State Land Commissioner
Past Board Members
Arizona State Parks History & First Board
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