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Joe Foss Shooting Range in Buckeye
The current facts about the Joe Foss Shooting Complex in Buckeye: where it is, when it is open, what it costs, and what to verify before you go. Neutral facility information straight from the city's published record, with no invented fees, no rules you cannot confirm, and no benefit claims of any kind.
By Andrew Texidor Realtor · Founder, Clearly Sold Updated October 7, 2026 
The direct answer
The Joe Foss Shooting Complex in Buckeye is open and operating as of the date of this article, managed by the City of Buckeye under a 20-year agreement with Maricopa County. The city's published hours are Friday through Sunday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., with major-holiday closures and cashless payment only, and the published range fees are $7 per participant. Those details come from the city's official page; confirm them there before you drive, because this article makes no guarantee about schedules or prices.
The facility facts
Location and contact
Joe Foss Shooting Complex is at 26700 W Buckeye Hills Dr, Buckeye, AZ 85326. The city lists the facility phone as 623-349-6380. Use the official City of Buckeye parks page as the primary reference for everything below.
Current operating status
The complex reopened to the public on August 16, 2025 after being closed since July 2024, and the City of Buckeye now operates it under a 20-year agreement with Maricopa County. It was open and operating as of the date of this article; confirm before you drive out, because holiday schedules and conditions change.
Hours of operation
The official City of Buckeye page lists Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed on Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day, and Easter. Some third-party directories still show older hours, which is exactly why the city page is the reference.
Fees and payment
The range is cashless: credit, debit, and tap-to-pay only. The city's published fees are $7 per participant for the 200-yard rifle and pistol range, $7 for 25 clays on trap and skeet, and $7 per participant for the archery ranges. Fees and rules can change, so confirm the current schedule and prices with the city.
Primary source: the City of Buckeye's Joe Foss Shooting Complex page.
What changed in 2024 and 2025?
The complex closed in July 2024, and it reopened to the public on August 16, 2025 with the City of Buckeye operating the facility under a 20-year agreement with Maricopa County. That reopening is the reason some older directory listings show outdated hours; the city's current page is the record that reflects the reopened schedule.
For anyone who followed local parks news, the practical takeaway is simple: the facility is back under public operation with set hours and fees, and the city is the operator of record for questions about availability, rules, and events.
What should you verify before your visit?
- Current hours and closures on the city's official page, since holiday and weather closures happen.
- Current fees and the cashless payment policy, plus any equipment rental or shotgun-shell requirements.
- Range-specific rules: which ranges are open that day, safety briefings, and age rules for youth shooters.
- Lane availability around weekend mornings, and whether the current policy is first-come or reservation-based.
Is there any connection to Rewarding Heroes?
No benefit or discount is claimed here, and none exists that this article knows of. Rewarding Heroes is the program name used by the founder of this site for serving first responders, service members, teachers, and healthcare and public-safety professionals. The shooting complex is a public facility operated by the City of Buckeye on its own published terms. The overlap is a coincidence of the word 'heroes,' and anyone who tells you the range offers a special rate through this site should be asked to show it in writing, because it is not part of this article.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Joe Foss Shooting Complex open?
As of the date of this article, yes: the complex reopened August 16, 2025 after being closed since July 2024, and the City of Buckeye operates it under a 20-year agreement with Maricopa County. The official hours are Friday through Sunday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., with closures on major holidays. Confirm current status on the city's page before you go.
What does it cost to shoot there?
The city's published fees are $7 per participant for the rifle and pistol range, $7 for 25 clays on trap and skeet, and $7 per participant for archery, with cashless payment only. Fees and rules change, so verify the current schedule and prices with the City of Buckeye before your visit.
Do I need a reservation?
The city's published information describes general public hours rather than a reservation system, but lane availability can fill on weekend mornings. Call ahead or check the city's page for the current policy. What you do not need is a benefit claim tied to the 'Heroes' in this site's program name; the range is a public facility open on its own terms.
Is the range connected to Rewarding Heroes?
No. Rewarding Heroes is the clearly defined program name of this site's founder for serving community professionals; the shooting complex is a public facility operated by the City of Buckeye under its agreement with Maricopa County. The name overlap is a coincidence of both being associated with the word 'heroes,' and this article claims no savings, discount, or benefit at the range for anyone.
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Source note: the facts in this article come from the City of Buckeye's official Joe Foss Shooting Complex page and city announcements current at the time of writing. Hours, fees, closures, rules, and operating status change without notice, and the city is the authority for everything here. This article claims no benefit, discount, or endorsement for any person or group, and it is not legal or safety instruction. Confirm the current schedule, fees, and range rules with the City of Buckeye before your visit, and follow all posted safety rules on site.
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