New sign, pavilion debut at Queen Creek's Horseshoe Park

Additions unveiled ahead of annual Roots N' Boots rodeo

Mar. 17, 2026 at 10:48pm

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The Queen Creek Town Council has unveiled two new additions to the Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre just in time for this week's Roots N' Boots rodeo - a new 40-foot LED sign and the Barney Pavilion, named after the late Mayor Gail Barney and his family.

Why it matters

The new sign and pavilion are part of ongoing efforts to enhance the popular Horseshoe Park, which hosts the annual Roots N' Boots rodeo as well as other community events. The additions aim to improve the visitor experience and honor the legacy of a former mayor.

The details

The new 40-foot LED sign will provide better visibility and information for visitors to the park. The Barney Pavilion is named after the late Mayor Gail Barney, who was a strong supporter of the park and its equestrian facilities.

  • The new additions were unveiled just in time for this week's Roots N' Boots rodeo.

The players

Queen Creek Town Council

The local government body that oversees the Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre and approved the new additions.

Gail Barney

The late mayor of Queen Creek who was a strong supporter of the Horseshoe Park and its equestrian facilities.

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The takeaway

The new sign and pavilion at Horseshoe Park demonstrate Queen Creek's commitment to enhancing its popular community spaces and honoring the legacies of local leaders who championed them.