The Parks, Recreation and Fairgrounds Department is responsible for a wide array of programs for residents and visitors of all ages and interests. The County’s 5 parks host an assortment of experiences from the Sonoran Deserts to the agricultural farmlands surrounding the County’s Fairgrounds. The Department works jointly with County management, leadership and Board of Supervisors to provide the highest level of service possible. The parks, open space and trails facilities offer leisure and sport activities for all ages. The Department maintains 4 parks throughout the County. Dudleyville Park, Oracle Park, Kortsen Park and the Pinal County Fairgrounds.

The mission of the Parks, Recreation and Fairgrounds Department is to provide parks maintenance and events (outdoor leisure, agricultural, educational, community and cultural) services to Pinal County residents and visitors so they can have access to, understanding and enjoyment of the natural assets of Pinal County.