Bass Arowana Ciclids Pacu Rocket Gar Ripsaw Catfish Bala Shark Colombian Shark Iridescent Shark Rainbow Shark Red Tail Shark Silver Apollo Shark Other uses The park covers a total of over 23,000 acres (93 km2) of mountainous desert landscape, including the lake, and boasts a number of other recreational activities, such as mountain biking, camping, and hiking. The park also has an educational visitors' center that provides information regarding the history of the lake, the construction of the Waddell Dam and the surrounding areas. The presence of the lake has also attracted other recreational activities in the area, such as a dirt racetrack and a large glider school/airport. The rapidly growing city of Peoria has annexed the park and surrounding lands with an eye on future development, though 2007–2008 economic downturn has brought a temporary halt to its plans. Economy aside, the increasing popularity of the area is evidenced by rapidly growing subdivisions to the south, such as Vistancia, and skyrocketing real estate values, the city has zoned much of the land in the immediate vicinity for future use of both high-end waterfront residential neighborhoods and commercial opportunities off of Lake Pleasant Parkway and the Carefree Highway. Several plans also call for potentially expanding the existing airstrip to be expanded into a regional airport. Annual events Lake Pleasant Paddle Fest is a full day event featuring different paddle craft and fun activities. Bill Luke Bass Days is a day and night time festival taking place at Lake Pleasant Marina featuring carnival rides, cornhole tournament, wildlife exhibits, vendors, food and live music. Transportation The area was served by Pleasant Valley Airport, located 3 miles away. Plans to start commercial service to the airport, including from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, were unsuccessful. Several roads connect the area to Phoenix's main freeway systems. Scenery The following pictures are of some of the scenery at Lake Pleasant Regional Park and the ruins of a thousand year old Hohokam Puebloans village. See also Bradshaw Mountains Castle Hot Springs (Arizona) Hells Canyon Wilderness (Arizona) Hieroglyphic Mountains Indian Mesa Lake Pleasant Camp Maricopa Trail External links Lake Pleasant Regional Park Website Arizona Boating Locations Facilities Map Lake Pleasant Arizona Recreation Arizona Game & Fish – Fishing Locations Video of Lake Pleasant References Geography of Peoria, Arizona Parks in Maricopa County, Arizona Parks in Yavapai County, Arizona Regional parks in the United States Pleasant Pleasant Pleasant