The city of Apache Junction Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to participate in its annual Easter egg hunt and help find more than 10,000 prize-filled eggs Saturday, April 19, at Prospector Park.

The park is at 3015 N. Idaho Road.

The egg hunt is open to all kids up to 17 and is free to the public. The hunt is divided into separate age groups: 2 and under, 3 and 4, 5 and 6, 7-9, 10-12 and 13-17.

Special prizes will be given to those who find a token in the egg during the hunt.

“Don’t forget to bring your Easter baskets to carry all of your goodies. There will be other activities and games sponsored by local nonprofit organizations available during and after the egg hunt. Most activities will cost a small fee to participate. Bring your camera so that you can capture your very own picture with the Easter bunny,” a release states.

The first egg hunt will begin at 9 a.m. for kids 2 and under. The remaining hunts will begin immediately after the first hunt in order of age.

“Please be sure to come early and allow for plenty of time to park and access the fields before the egg hunts. Additional parking will be available at the Apache Junction Rodeo Grounds, with a shuttle service to the park,” the release states.

The hunts and activities will take place on the softball fields at Prospector Park. Any local nonprofit organization that would like to sponsor a booth at the Easter egg hunt should email Jared Grimm at jgrimm@apachejunctionaz.gov.

Are you interested in volunteering at this event? If so, email Grimm at jgrimm@apachejunctionaz.gov.

For information on this program or other programs and services, call the Parks and Recreation Department at 480-983-2181 or go to www.apachejunctionaz.gov/parks.