McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission
The Fountain Hills McDowell Mountain Preserve, also known as “the Preserve,” encompasses a scenic area of mountainous, pristine land that will be preserved in its natural state for the benefit of this and future generations.
In order for the Town of Fountain Hills to provide trails, trailhead locations and safeguard the Preserve, a thorough set of regulations is needed. These regulations are specifically intended to accomplish the following:
- Maintain the existing, undisturbed desert landscape.
- Provide regulations that will protect wildlife habitats and limit human encroachment to specific areas within the Preserve.
- Provide use regulations for the Central Trailhead that grants public access into the Preserve.
- Provide use regulations for the Golden Eagle Trailhead, including access control into the Preserve through McDowell Mountain Park.
- Provide for the development of a trail system within the Preserve and connectivity to abutting trail systems in the City of Scottsdale and within McDowell Mountain Park.
The McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at Town Hall.
Upcoming Meetings
- July 15, 2008
- August 19, 2008
- September 16, 2008
- October 21, 2008*
- November 18, 2008
- December 16, 2008
*Joint MMPC/Town Council meeting at 5:30 p.m.
McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission Members
| Group Name | Member Role | Term started on | Term Ends on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Steve Fleming | Commissioner | 01/01/2008 | 12/28/2010 |
| Mr. Bill Myers | Commissioner | 01/01/2008 | 12/31/2011 |
| Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant |
| Mr. Robert Sanders | Commissioner | 01/01/2008 | 12/31/2011 |
| Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant |
| Ms. Elena Torre | Commissioner | 01/01/2008 | 12/31/2011 |
Get Involved
Download the Application Packet by clicking here.
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Please direct questions and comments to:
Parks and Recreation Department:
16705 E. Ave. of the Fountains, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
480-816-5151
480-837-3999 (fax)
parksrec@fh.az.gov
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.