Temporary closure and restrictions of public lands announced for Parker Races

Organization

Bureau of Land Management

BLM Office:

Colorado River District Office

Media Contact:

Valerie Gohlke, Public Affairs Specialist

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Lake Havasu Field Office announces the temporary closure and restriction of selected public lands for the 2020 Best In The Desert’s Parker 250 and 425 races in La Paz County. The temporary closure will be in effect Jan. 11-12 and Jan. 24-25, 2020. The temporary restrictions will be in effect Jan. 9-12, and Jan. 22-25, 2020.

Access to public lands in and around the race course will be temporarily closed, restricted, or designated as spectator areas. Restricted and closed areas will be marked at key access points with signage, fencing, or barriers. Maps and information regarding both designated race course closures and impacted restricted areas are attached. Copies of the maps are also available at the Lake Havasu Field Office, 1785 Kiowa Ave., Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

For further information, contact the Lake Havasu Field Office 928-505-1200.


The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.