Usery Mountain Regional Park Ranger Station - Mesa, Arizona
N 33° 28.860 W 111° 37.249
12S E 442322 N 3704785
This is the Ranger Station and visitor center for the Usery Mountain Regional Park in Mesa, Arizona.
Waymark Code: WMP8BP
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 07/18/2015
Views: 3
This Ranger Station and visitor center serves the Usery Mountain Regional Park in the northeast section of the Phoenix metropolitan area. The area is located in the upper Sonoran desert. The major focus of the station is the education of the public on the nature of the Sonoran desert and the maintenance of the park. The visitor center has a strong educational focus and the ranger is responsible for providing educational programs as well as protecting the public and the park. The roof the structure has a layer of dirt which was originally planted with native vegetation but has since been left to propagation by windblown seeds. A nearby structure supports a solar panel to supply electricity.
Off Road Directions:
In the Phoenix metropolitan area follow Ellsworth Road north until it becomes Usery Park road. Watch for the signs for the park and turn right.
Permits: yes
Maps: yes
Public Restrooms: yes
Trail Conditions: yes
Website if it is available: [Web Link]
Hours of Operation: Park Hours Sun through Thursday 6 am to 8 pm Fri to Sat 6 am to 10 pm
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Visit Instructions:
Logs should be accompanied by at least 1 image taken by you at the facility or if you do not have a camera a good description of the Waymark you are visiting.
This will give us proof you were actually there.