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It's a Good Day at Scorpion Bay

Aug. 11 and 24 Boater Safety Courses

July 29, 2024

Safety First at Scorpion Bay, and thankfully there are a number of resources for new or long-time boat owners to learn more about boater safety here in Arizona through the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department.

Lake Pleasant - Monday Clean-Up Crew

July 15, 2024

The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department has created a Lake Pleasant Monday Clean-Up Crew for volunteers available any Monday morning in August, September and October.

Life Jacket Loaner Program

July 01, 2024

The life jacket loaner program makes life jackets available lakeside at 18 kiosks statewide, including at Lake Pleasant, adding more kiosks and allowing boaters to use a life vest from the loaner station and return it at the end of the day.

Summer Events at Scorpion Bay

June 10, 2024

Summertime and the living is easy! Scorpion Bay Marina on Lake Pleasant is one of the best places to enjoy the desert during the summer. You’ll find a full day of entertainment on the water at this beautiful location just 45 minutes from downtown Phoenix.

Father’s Day at Scorpion Bay

May 27, 2024

Father’s Day is the perfect opportunity to reach out to your father figure and let him know how much he means to you. Perhaps this is the year to treat him to a trip to Scorpion Bay at Lake Pleasant, Arizona.

Chef Joe Brings Creativity and Culture to Scorpion Bay Grille

May 13, 2024

If you’ve eaten at Scorpion Bay Grille during the past eight years, you’ve enjoyed the culinary creations of Chef Joe. His creativity and passion for food has solidified the Grille’s elevated menu and once you learn the history, you’ll be even more inclined to visit.

Prepare for Memorial Day at Lake Pleasant

April 29, 2024

Plan ahead, get to the lake early and be prepared to share the water with hundreds of other water play enthusiasts looking to have a fun, safe weekend and kickoff summer at one of the coolest spots in Arizona.

Celebrate Earth Day at Lake Pleasant Clean Up Event

April 15, 2024

Earth Day is a great chance to get outside and give back to Mother Nature. Like years past, The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department is offering an opportunity to enjoy the desert and do some good.

Paqua Park, the Inflatable, On-Water Obstacle Course 

March 25, 2024

Paqua Park at Scorpion Bay Marina is now open for the 2024 season. The 7,000 square-foot inflatable, on-water obstacle course at Lake Pleasant in Peoria, Arizona provides hours of fun for ages seven and up.