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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.

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Great News!

Sept. 6, 2023 – We are happy to report that our Big Park Council fundraising effort reached its goal of $10,000, thanks to the many generous donors to this campaign including the very generous matching gift from the Sedona Village Partnership!  We are working with environmental attorneys to explore legal options.

Attendees Question Need for New Powerline into the Village.  On Sept. 27, 2023, an educational forum sponsored by Big Park Council attracted some 30 local residents to discuss the proposed powerline project by Arizona Public Service, which is currently pending approval by the U.S. Forest Service.   Please go to the APS Transmission Line section (link) for more information.

 

USFS Trail Revisions OPEN for COMMENT

The Public Comment Period for the USFS Proposed Trail Revisions is now OPEN - Comments are due by December 19th. -PUBLIC MEETING is DECEMBER 5, 4-6pm (See details below) Details of the proposals may be found in the following three documents.  Although documents...

11 2023 USFS Trail Revisions Coming Soon

Trail Revisions Coming Soon from the USFS - PUBLIC COMMENTARY WILL BE WELCOME - Today, the USFS planned to release the Red Rock Trail Access Plan, or RTAP for short.   Although the release has not yet been posted, we expect that to happen soon, and this email is a...

11 9 23 BPC Community News & Meeting Highlights

COMMUNITY NEWS -MEETING HIGHLIGHTS FOLLOW - Newly Opened Local Business Closing due to a family Medical EmergencyByland Spiritual Art Center  This newly opened local business in Bell Rock Plaza will be closing permanently by next week due to a serious medical...

11 9 23 BPC Meeting & Community News

  - COMMUNITY NEWS -Meeting Agenda Follows - Keep Scrolling - REMINDER: GENERAL ELECTION - NOV 7, 2023 - Question 460 - 15% Maintenance and operation budget override for Sedona-Oak Creek Joint Unified School District #9 -Learn about the November 7, 2023 local...

12 October BPC Meeting Highlights & Community News

COMMUNITY NEWS -MEETING HIGHLIGHTS FOLLOW - Big Park Council is now approved as a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization !!  Yavapai County General Election - November 7, 2023Early Ballots from Yavapai County Voter Registration are in the mail.  Question 460 - Shall the...

12 October Big Park Council Meeting & Community News

    * COMMUNITY NEWS *  Meeting Agenda Follows - Keep Scrolling - Sedona Arts Festival - OCTOBER 7 & 8 - This Weekend! - Saturday 9am-5pm and Sunday 10am-4pm Sedona Red Rock High School, 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Rd. Click HERE to view or download a PDF of...

14 September Meeting Highlights & Community News

COMMUNITY NEWS -MEETING HIGHLIGHTS FOLLOW  * SUBMIT NOISE COMPLAINTS TO BIG PARK COUNCIL * With unanimous approval of the Big Park Council, a team has met with Yavapai County Supervisor Michaels, Planning Director Jeremy Dye and Assistant Planning Director Mark Lusson...

Proposed Changes to the Articles of Incorporation

Dear Big Park Council Representatives, Alternates and Member Organization leaders, After waiting 5 1/2 months, the IRS has responded to our request to change our tax status from 501(c) 6 to 501(c) 3.  In order to be approved as a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization, the...

14 September BPC Meeting Agenda

COMMUNITY NEWS - Meeting Agenda Follows - Keep Scrolling - * Great News! * - Fundraising Goal Met for Legal Research Related to APS Powerline Proposal - We are happy to report that our Big Park Council fundraising effort reached its goal of $10,000, thanks to the many...

OHV Meeting with Congressmen – Sept. 7

OHV Meeting with Congressmen Dr. Paul L. Gosar & Eli Crane and USFS Chief Randy Moore -September 7, 9am - 3pm - Many of you have expressed concerns about management of OHV's on public land.  The Yavapai Cattle Growers Association and Arizona Cattle Growers...