Welcome to Walker Community!
Located in the Bradshaw Mountains, south of Prescott, AZ, Walker Community is an old mining district, filled with history. It’s named after Joseph Walker, mountain man, explorer, and guide. He led a party to this valley to discover gold in the summer of 1863.
Today, the valley is filled with rustic cabins and elegant homes. There’s a vibrant community of people here, with an active social calendar. Some live here full-time, while others have second homes here.
Everyone loves it here. The community is great, with pancake breakfasts and things like that.
We’re all friends, (except for a few crazy ones.)
Internet is best by https://www.walkerwifi.com/. They are solid and dependable, with fast speeds and no data limits.
Cell phone is best through “Call by WiFi” on your phone, through your personal router connected to Walker WiFi.
Verizon does the best straight cell service, but it’s dicey. The higher you go, the better cell reception you get.
TV is by satellite or streaming Internet. We have DirectTV.
We are unincorporated, so the building department is through the county, not Prescott city.
Water is from wells or hauled water. Wells can be private or shared by multiple parcels.
There are a few companies that haul water, and a few more that drill and maintain wells.
The higher the parcel, the better the view, and the farther you have to drill for water, and the more you pay for the well.
Everything is on septic. Make sure you get a permit from the county, which will mandate set backs and other stuff.
Trash collection is dumpsters at the fire station. You pay a yearly fee for the combination to the locks to dump your trash.
http://walkertrashcollectionservice.com/
Mail delivery is at group mailboxes around the area. FedEx and UPS deliver to your door in most places out here.
We personally have a PO Box in town for important stuff. That’s a personal preference.
Here’s a list of people that provide services in Walker: https://www.walkercommunity.com/walker-information/
Here’s a list of all of the property for sale in Walker, houses and land, although you can filter that.
https://www.walkercommunity.com/walker-real-estate-search/
Winter Is Coming – First Freeze Of The Season
It got cold last night, below freezing for the first time this season.
There was a thunder, lightening, rain, and hail storm through Walker last night.
It left hail on cars, decks, and places that don’t melt quickly.
It was all frozen this morning. The photo is of the hood of my truck this morning.
There are sunny days ahead, but be careful out there.
Pile Burning Planned in the Prescott Basin
Be prepared for smoke in the next few weeks.
PRESCOTT, AZ, October 12, 2021 – Fire Managers on the Bradshaw Ranger District plan to burn debris piles near the community of Groom Creek, in and around Iron Springs, Lynx Lake, Walker Road, Goldwater Lake and near White Spar Campground. Recent moisture and higher humidity provide desired conditions to burn piles created from previous fuels reduction projects.
Ignitions are planned to start as early as Wednesday, October 13, 2021 and will continue through the month of October as long as favorable weather conditions allow. Fire managers expect […]
Firefighter Appreciation Day – Sunday, September 5th from 4-6pm
Our Annual Firefighter Appreciation Day/Pig Roast is just around the corner! Next Sunday, September 5th from 4-6pm.
Here’s a great way to thank your hard working volunteer firefighters while packing in a year supply of cholesterol.
The WFPA will smoke the pig,simmer some beans, offer light refreshments and a few big cakes.
The rest is up to you…pot luck style.
Please bring one of grandma’s favorite recipes as a side dish.
We historically have run out of side dishes before the line runs through.
This year, PLEASE only bringing side dishes…NO DESSERTS PLEASE.
The WFPA can order a few large cakes […]
The WCAA 2022 Walker Calendar
The WCAA calendar being sold to support FireWise is now available.
It’s $15, plus shipping. Contact walkercaa@gmail.com or go to walkercaa.org.
Pancake Breakfast Is This Saturday!
WFPA sent this email:
The WFPA’s PANCAKE BREAKFAST is back in full force this Saturday, July 31st at the Walker Fire Station 8:00 am to 10:00 am !!!!
Not Only Pancakes & Warm Syrup But also Bacon, Sausage, Strawberries (if Costco has them), Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate, Milk and Juices, Pastries, and Ice Cream (would you believe it, a big favorite!!!)
But wait, there’s more!!!!
This month we’re planning another SURPRISE goodie!! Come see what it is.
And sorry, when it’s gone, it’s gone!! 🙁
Everyone gets a ticket for a chance to win a prize.
Every Kid gets a Prize!!!!
There […]
Prescott National Forest Rescinds All Fire Restrictions on Wednesday, July 21 at 8:00 A.M.
Release Date: Jul 20, 2021
Contact(s): Debbie Maneely, 928-499-4736
PRESCOTT, AZ – July 21, 2021— Due to monsoonal activity and sufficient rainfall, the Prescott National Forest will rescind all fire restrictions as of 8 a.m. Wednesday, July 21, 2021.
Fire danger is moderate across the forest. Visitors are still asked to remain vigilant and avoid activities that could accidentally cause wildfires – refrain from campfires on dry and windy days and remember that it is always illegal to leave a campfire unattended. In addition, fireworks are never allowed on […]
Prescott National Forest Enters Stage I Fire Restrictions on Friday, July 16, 2021 at 8:00 A.M.
We can shoot again, but still no open fires. Be safe out there.
Release Date: Jul 15, 2021
Contact(s): Debbie Maneely, 928-499-4736
PRESCOTT, AZ – July 15, 2021— With scattered precipitation received across the forest, Prescott National Forest will reduce current Fire and Shooting Restrictions and enter back into Stage I Fire Restrictions on Friday, July 16, 2021 at 8:00 AM. Restrictions will remain in effect until forest officials determine that conditions have changed sufficiently to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfire.
Stage I fire restrictions prohibit the following:
Igniting, building, maintaining, or using a fire, including […]
BINGO BINGO BINGO – This Saturday
WFPA says:
This Saturday, July 17th from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Walker Fire Station
For you new players the game is simple: Buy as many cards as you like, then play all night for that fee. We hand out new cards for each game. You don’t have to keep buying cards.
This is more of a social event visiting with and meeting new neighbors and reacquaint with old neighbors. It’s also a finger food Potluck as well. Please bring some finger food or a dish to share.
Be ready to have a lot of fun and possibly […]
Walker Fire Does It Again! Small Lighting Caused Fire On Pink Car Road
I got this email from the WFPA. Walker Fire was on the scene and quickly put out this fire.
There was a small lighting caused fire on Pink Car Rd on Saturday afternoon. Our first personnel on scene were able to knock down the flame with an Indian Pack (backpack that holds 5 gallons of water) about 3-4 minutes after arriving. We then dumped about 200 gallons on it out of Brush 85.
Thanks to Prescott Engine 75 and the Forest Service for their assistance.
There were 9 Walker firefighters on the scene of the fire.
I love our fire department.
Walker Day Final Wrap And FF Appreciation Day Announcement
This is an email from WFPA:
HEY FOLKS,
Well, another Walker Day is in the rear view. One final thanks to our sponsors that covered ALL the expenses going in so we can hit the ground running with ZERO out of pocket.
Gene Tomeck started covering all the food a decade or two ago.
As attendance has grown, Conrad Walton, (Realty One Group) stepped up to cover 1/2 of the food costs.
Jill Anderson, (Sotheby’s International Realty), and hubby Nick Wold, (Walker WiFi), covered all the soft drinks.
The Walker Community Church, […]