When the Peralta Regional Park near Gold Canyon opens in fiscal year 2022-23, Pinal County could have user fees in place to help pay for services.
Plans for the 480-acre park off Peralta Road, include about 8 miles of multiuse trails, as well as areas for picnicking, camping and rock climbing. Estimated operational costs are $200,000 annually, with staffing estimates of 1.5 full-time equivalent for rangers, one FTE for trail/grounds maintenance, a volunteer park host October-May and additional assistance from the Friends of Peralta Regional Park, according to a presentation made in 2020 to the Pinal County Open Space and Trails Advisory Commission.
Proposed fees discussed at a recent work session of the Pinal County Board of Supervisors for Peralta Regional Park include:
