Bartlett Reservoir and mountains in the Tonto National Forest northwest of Phoenix in Arizona. Photo by Tyger Gilbert
This page lists national parks, national forests, state parks, regional parks, and larger city parks for everyone to see and enjoy in Arizona. Some listings link to a page with additional photos, descriptive text, directions or a map, and a list of services available in the area. Details on related recreational activities are included.
Saguaro National Park
Tucson Metro Area
Saguaro National Park is east of Tucson and west of Tucson
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AJO
ORGAN PIPE CACTUS NATIONAL MONUMENT Kris Eggle Visitor Center
10 Organ Pipe Drive
Ajo, AZ 85321-9626
520-387-6849
See an extraordinary collection of plants of the Sonoran Desert, including the organ pipe cactus, a large cactus rarely found in the United States.
BENSON
KARTCHNER CAVERNS STATE PARK
Box 1849
Benson, AZ 85602
520-586-2283
A stunning 2.4 miles long, wet and "live" limestone cave in Southeastern Arizona, boasts many world-class features that have been protected since the cave was discovered in 1974. Two cave tours.
FLAGSTAFF
SUNSET CRATER VOLCANO NATIONAL MONUMENT
6400 N Hwy 89
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
928-526-0502
Sunset Crater is the youngest volcano on the Colorado Plateau. Its red rim and dark lava flows cooled and hardened to a jagged surface. See Nature's response to a volcanic eruption.
GRAND CANYON
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK
Box 129
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
928-638-7888
A great chasm carved over millennia through the rocks of the Colorado Plateau, an awe-inspiring view, and a vast opportunity for those who explore, hike trails, or float the currents of the turbulent Colorado River.
PHOENIX
ENCANTO PARK
2605 N 15th Ave
Phoenix, AZ
602-261-8993
A 222-acre oasis with picnic areas, a lagoon, boat house, Enchanted Island Amusement Park, swimming pool, nature trail, urban fishing and two golf courses.
PAPAGO PARK
Galvin Parkway and Van Buren St
Phoenix, AZ
602-256-3220
This fabulous park, on 1,200 acres of rolling desert hills, features a golf course, museums, picnic areas, fishing lagoons, hiking trails and the Hole-In-The-Rock landmark.
PATRIOTS SQUARE PARK
Central Ave and Washington St
Phoenix, AZ
602-262-4627
Located in the heart of downtown Phoenix, features two-and-a-half acres of open space with grass, trees, benches, an outdoor performing arts stage, and two food kiosks.
SOUTH MOUNTAIN PARK
10919 S Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ
602-495-0222
The largest city park in the country, with 16,000 acres and 58 miles of trails for horseback riding, hiking and mountain biking at all ability levels.
STEELE INDIAN SCHOOL PARK
300 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85012
602-495-0739
This park features thirty acres of rolling grass terrain, meandering walkways and trails, clusters of trees, gardens, a playground, basketball and sand volleyball courts, a lake, and a 1500-person capacity amphitheater.
TELEPHONE PIONEERS OF AMERICA PARK
1946 W Morningside Drive
Phoenix, AZ
602-262-4543
Features baseball fields, a therapeutic heated pool, wheelchair accessible playground equipment, handball, tennis, and a variety of special programs and events for people with disabilities.
PICACHO
PICACHO PEAK STATE PARK
Box 275
Picacho, AZ 85241
520-466-3183
A popular site for hiking and viewing wildflowers in the spring. Facilities for camping and picnicking. Just off I-10 between Tucson and Casa Grande. Site of only Civil War battle that took place in Arizona.
SUPERIOR
BOYCE THOMPSON ARBORETUM STATE PARK
37615 US Hwy 60
Superior, AZ 85273
520-689-2811
Discover the intricate beauty and many faces of Arizona's oldest and largest (323 acres) botanical garden.
TONALEA
NAVAJO NATIONAL MONUMENT
HC 71 Box 3
Tonalea, AZ 86044-9704
928-672-2700
Contains three of the most intact cliff dwellings of the ancestral puebloan people (Hisatsinom). The Navajo people who live here today call these ancient ones "Anasazi." Free guided tours.
WILLCOX
CHIRICAHUA NATIONAL MONUMENT
13063 E Bonita Canyon Rd
Willcox, AZ 85643-9737
520-824-3560
Filled with eroded volcanic spires and unusual rock formations, this is a natural mecca for hikers and birders.
WINDOW ROCK
NAVAJO NATION Monument Valley Tribal Park
Box 2520
Window Rock, AZ 86515
928-871-6647
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