Temporary closure and restrictions of public lands announced for 2025 Unlimited Parker 400 race
LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management Lake Havasu Field Office announces the temporary closure and restriction of selected public lands for the 2025 Unlimited Racing’s Parker 400 race in La Paz County. The closure and restriction will go into effect 11:59 p.m. Jan. 7, 2025, through 11:59 p.m. Jan. 20, 2025.
“These temporary closure and restrictions are designed to keep participants, spectators and the visiting public safe during this year’s Parker races,” said Colorado River District Manager William Mack, Jr. “These precautions help ensure safe and successful events.”
BLM special recreation permits require event organizers to comply with all Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, orders, postings, or written requirements applicable to the area or operations covered by the Special Recreation Permit (SRP). The Permittee shall ensure that all persons operating under the authorization have obtained all required Federal, State, and local licenses, certifications, or registrations. The Permittee shall ensure the compliance with these requirements by all agents of the Permittee and by all clients, customers, participants, and spectators under the Permittee’s supervision.
Access to public lands in and around the racecourse will be temporarily closed, restricted, or designated as spectator areas. Restricted and closed areas will be marked at key access points with signs, fencing or barriers. Maps and information regarding both designated racecourse closures and 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 at 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.