Big Park Council

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Informing VOC Residents About Problems and Solutions That Affect Their Lives.

Latest News

Update to the APS Transmission Line Project

In July, the Big Park Council requested donations for our community to conduct a final legal analysis regarding the APS proposed above ground transmission line. Thanks to our generous donors, the legal analysis is complete.  Disappointingly, on the advice of Counsel, the Big Park Council will not pursue litigation against the Forest Service.  We have strong arguments to bury the full transmission line, but the case would not be judged on merit.  Administrative judgements of this type are limited to procedural grounds only, as outlined in the National Environmental Policy Act of 1970.

Follow link to the APS Transmission Line section of the Big Park Council’s website for further details.

Update to the Yavapai County Dark Sky Ordinance

In July, Yavapai County adopted new outdoor lighting standards.  Every time a light burns out, you can make a change.  Click Yavapai County Dark Sky Flyer 2025 for a copy of the flyer and follow link to the Dark Sky section of the Big Park Council’s website for further details.

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Who We Are And What We Do

Since incorporation in 1997, the Council has provided the Big Park Region, including the Village of Oak Creek, with a structured, representational organization to serve the community’s interests.

We represent more than 6,100 citizens

Today the Council includes 23 Residential, Business and Educational organizations, who in turn, represent more than 6,100 citizens. The Council’s focus is not limited to our members. Unlike individual HOA’s and enterprises – our mission embraces the best interests of the entire community.

The Big Park Council acts as the voice of the Village to government and private organizations affecting Village life. The Council provides unique value to the region in the form of communication, education, and collaboration.

The Council meets monthly on the second Thursday of the month at 9am.  Currently, all meetings are via Zoom.  Sign up for our Newsletter to receive Community News and meeting details.  Check the calendar for future meeting dates.

Upcoming Meetings

10 9 2025 BPC Meeting Agenda & Community News

COMMUNITY NEWS The Big Park Council can share news from local community organizations provided in PDF format - please add us to your mailing list at bigparkcouncil.inquiry@gmail.com Meeting Agenda Follows - Keep Scrolling PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ZOOM MEETING ID HAS...

9 11 25 Big Park Meeting Summary & Community News

  September 11, 2025 Big Park Council Meeting IN PERSON and via ZOOM - COMMUNITY NEWS - MEETING SUMMARY FOLLOWS - Scroll Down to See Meeting Summary below for details on important community issues - CCB Concert Oct 5 REMINDER:  fall in love with reading!-2 -...

9 11 25 BPC Meeting Agenda & Community News

  * COMMUNITY NEWS * Meeting Agenda Follows - Keep Scrolling -PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ZOOM MEETING ID HAS CHANGED - GUESTS - BE SURE TO CONTACT Bigparkcouncil.inquiry@gmail.com  IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND THE MEETING. Yavapai County is soliciting comments with...

8 14 25 BPC Meeting Summary & Community News

August 14, 2025 Big Park Council Meeting via ZOOM - COMMUNITY NEWS - MEETING SUMMARY FOLLOWS - Scroll Down to See Meeting Summary below for details on important community issues - Yavapai County Supervisor Nikki Check recommends the following links to keep informed of...

8 14 25 BPC Meeting Agenda & Community News

  COMMUNITY NEWS - Meeting Agenda Follows - Keep Scrolling - PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ZOOM MEETING ID HAS CHANGED - GUESTS - BE SURE TO CONTACT Bigparkcouncil.inquiry@gmail.com IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND THE MEETING. A Legacy Begins_ Announcing the Sweeney Endowment...

7 23 25 Fundraising Complete

Fundraising Goal Achieved - No Further Donations Required - We have met the $6,000 fundraising goal for a final legal review of the prospects of a successful legal challenge of the USFS decision on the APS Powerline Project. A very special Thank You to everyone who...

7 18 25 Fundraising for Review of Possible Legal Action

Please Help Finance a Final Legal Review of the Prospects of Successful Legal Action - Dear Big Park Council Newsletter Subscriber, The United States Forest Service (USFS) process for objecting to the above ground transmission line near and into the Village of Oak...

7 10 25 BPC Meeting Summary & Community News

View this email in your browser July 10, 2025 Big Park Council Meeting via ZOOM - COMMUNITY NEWS - MEETING SUMMARY FOLLOWS - Scroll Down to See Meeting Summary below for details on important community issues. - REMINDER: VVREO recently drafted a Regional Economic...

7 18 25 AZ State Transportation Board Meeting

Volunteers Needed to Attend AZ State Transportation Board Meeting - The State Transportation Board is meeting in Flagstaff at the Flagstaff City Hall on July 18, 2025, at 9AM. The ADOT 5-year construction plan will be discussed.  - Big Park Council is concerned that...

10 July BPC Meeting Agenda & Community News

- COMMUNITY NEWS - Meeting Agenda Follows - Keep Scrolling - Yavapai County BOS Voted to APPROVE Outdoor Lighting Standards ZOA section 301- 603, and Zoning Ordinance Proposed Revisions & Vista Village Art Tent Show Permit The Yavapai County Board of Supervisors...

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