Pacana Park, Maricopa’s second-largest public outdoor recreation area, is adding a number of new features.
One of them is a long railing along its south parking lot side, which under construction right now. The city says the metal fence is part of its beautification efforts but one local fisherman has already found a good use for it.
New fences are installed around the Pacana Park Lake, as seen on Sept. 20, 2024. [Brian Petersheim Jr.]“Pacana Park has been getting some refurbishments this year, as it marks 20 years this fall since it first opened to residents,” City of Maricopa spokesperson Monica Williams said of the 28-acre grounds.
“Those refurbishments include adding additional areas around the lake for individuals to fish, painting several structures, refinishing the tennis courts, redoing some of the paver paths and installing decorative railing along the south side of the lake, which is not yet complete,” Williams said.
John Morales holds of a small fish he caught in Pacana Park’s lake during an interview with InMaricopa Sept. 20, 2024. [Brian Petersheim Jr.]Maria and John Morales catch and release fish two or three times a week at Copper Sky and Pacana Park lakes. They live about five minutes away from Pacana.
Maria said the new railing, more than 100 feet of it so far, makes the manmade lake look a lot cleaner. She said it was a good addition to keep adults and kids in the area safe from falling in, adding there’s a playground nearby.
Avid fisherman John said the fence gives him something to lean his pole on while he “chills.”
“Wherever there’s water, I’ll go,” he said.
New fences are installed around the Pacana Park Lake, as seen on Sept. 20, 2024. [Brian Petersheim Jr.]The park features a walking path around the lake and green spaces, a dog park with obstacles, three multipurpose fields, two softball fields, an outdoor fitness court and a large playground.
The park at 19000 N. Porter Road has two covered ramadas with picnic tables and grills and a halfcourt basketball court.
It is open daily from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
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