Splash pad at Copper Sky opens
The new splash pad is open at Copper Sky Recreation Complex.
It is be open during current normal pool hours:
Monday through Friday from 8...
New shooting range to open soon near Maricopa
Shooting enthusiasts in Maricopa and Pinal County will soon be able to hone their skills at a new facility.
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management...
A melting pot of fun was had at Copa Cultural Night Market
Maricopans of all cultures gathered on Saturday at Copper Sky amid music, dancing and smiles -- making the second annual Copa Cultural Night Market...
Choosing the right garden style usually driven by time, money and space
Before deciding on a style for your garden, here are a few things to consider. What are your goals for the garden? Food production?...
Tangerine Beauty Crossvine is furious climber
Tangerine Beauty Crossvine is easy to grow and can get big in a short time.
The vine is in the Bignonia genus and capreolata family....
Top eucalyptus options for Maricopa
By Betty Beeman
Eucalyptus was brought to America in the mid 1800s from Australia. Approximately 900 species of eucalyptus trees exist.
These quick-growing trees have been...
Red-hot Maricopa High softball and baseball teams firmly in playoff chase
Their rivalry is friendly but fierce, and this week the girls get the edge in spring sports at Maricopa High, according to MaxPreps --...
Former motocross star opens city’s first bike shop
If real estate is all about location, location, location, then retail businesses are all about finding the right niche. And what could be better...
Tilapia die-off expected with dropping temperatures
Cold weather moving through the area is expected to cause a large die off of tilapia fish in local lakes.
Tilapia are warm-water fish, native...
Happy Trails: BLM wants to re-open sites to vehicles, keep OHVs off Butterfield
Maricopa is surrounded by desert historic sites, but it is not always easy – or legal – to get to them in a vehicle.
Take,...
Though the weather outside is frightful, MerryCopa fun seekers pour it on
The grounds might have been dampened but spirits weren't at the annual MerryCopa on Saturday afternoon at Copper Sky park. Despite precipitation, many braved...
The Roselle: A tropical plant that’s found a new home in Maricopa
By Amanda Rice
Hibiscus sabdariffa or roselle, is known by a number of names across the world, including Jamaican sorrel, Flor da Jamaica, Florida cranberry,...
City takes on a Friday night glow (GALLERY)
Hundreds of people turned out for the second annual Copa Glow night market and hot air balloon fest at Copper Sky Regional Park on...
THIS WEEK IN HISTORY: Fishing derby reels in record numbers in 2008
This story was published 15 years ago this week, written by RuthAnn Hogue.
Maricopa's annual fishing derby for kids attracted 579 anglers, hosts and representatives...
Pima Butte and the superbloom: A journey through spring beauty
Maricopa is home to the stunning Pima Butte, standing 1,660 feet tall and surrounded by a vibrant display of desert flowers.
Our photo gallery captures...
MerryCopa at Copper Sky grows to 2 days starting with tree lighting tonight
The season of eggnog and fruitcakes is upon us. The annual MerryCopa Holiday Festival ushers in the season in the city with festivities expanded...
Photos: Construction underway at Box Canyon shooting range
Construction has begun at the new shooting site in Box Canyon.
Maricopa resident and InMaricopa.com reader Dan Becker sent up a drone recently to photograph...
InMaricopa Outdoors: Pacana Park remains in the heart of Maricopa
By Misty Newman
When Gaby Potter first moved to Maricopa with her husband and three children, Pacana Park did not exist.
The groundbreaking was in December...
Masks recommended, but not required, for Salsa Night Market
Masks will not be required for Saturday night’s Salsa Festival and Night Market, but they are recommended, the City of Maricopa announced Friday.
An executive...
Annual MerryCopa continues today after Friday tree-lighting kickoff
MerryCopa, which has grown into the largest event of the holiday season in the city, got under way Friday night with the annual tree...
Dog-day afternoon for Kody and pals at new canine romp area at Pacana Park
Everyone seems to love the energetic, playful, goofiness of dogs -- as long as they do it outside the house.
That's been a problem in...
So, what is backyard orchard culture?
A philosophy advanced by Dave Wilson Nursery in California, wholesale supplier of
fruit trees to many of the better nurseries in Arizona, espouses high-density planting,...
P&Z approves new Lakes Park plan, amenities
A major development review of the plan for the city’s newest park received unanimous approval this week from the Planning & Zoning Commission.
The park...
InMaricopa Outdoors: Leaf & Feather a destination spot in Maricopa
By Misty Newman
Leaf & Feather, a plant nursery and tropical bird farm, sits only 15 minutes away from Maricopa and has been designated as...
The haunted-est houses in town (GALLERY)
We asked our photographer to drive around town and capture the spookiest scenes in the neighborhoods.
This is what she found.
Photos by Merenzi Young /...
Youth football league recruiting for 3rd season
Parents are you looking for a Spring activity for your kids? Maricopa Super Elite Football is starting up their Spring season. The non-contact, competitive...
BLM seeks input on proposed lease for new regional park
Plans for a regional park near Maricopa are advancing.
The Bureau of Land Management is proposing to lease nearly 500 acres to Pinal County for...
Local enthusiasts envision future of cycling in Maricopa
By Janet Buckwalter
Bicycle riders come in every size and configuration – fit or fluffy; fast or incredibly slow; one, two or three wheels; fancy...
Embracing the cold: A tribute to winter wildlife at Pacana Park’s lake
The winter wildlife around Pacana Park's lake is a stunning tribute to the beauty of nature.
Despite the cold, the great egret in flight over...
Veterans Day Parade: What you need to know
If you go
2020 Veterans Day Parade
The fourth annual Veterans Day Parade will be held Saturday, Nov. 7 on the east side of Maricopa.
Spectators, participants...