Overview
Lake Pleasant Regional Park is a Maricopa County park on a large reservoir, popular for boating, fishing and camping.
History
The lake is held back by the New Waddell Dam and stores Colorado River water delivered by the Central Arizona Project.
Today
The park is one of the busiest lakes in the Phoenix area, especially on summer weekends and holidays.
Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.