Sahuaro Ranch Park

The park is rich in history and boasts a rose garden, barnyard, and old ranch buildings. There are even peacocks that roam the park.

Group picnic areas are available in nine covered ramadas. Each ramada has nine tables that seat eight people, and six are wheelchair accessible. 

Enjoy the Xeriscape Botanical Garden which features a variety of plants, including cacti. The garden is free to visit. Read this first!

Playground

The playground at Sahuaro Ranch Park features both modern and historical play structures. The playground is suitable for children ages 5 and up. There is also a super unique suspended playground which makes for a cool way to get kids to work on their balance and strength.

The grounds at the park are filled with historic buildings, a rose garden, and orchards. The groves contain citrus, figs, date palms, olives, and more. There are also a number of shade trees throughout the park which provide visitors with some respite from the sun.

The park is often crowded on weekends, especially during the summer months. It is recommended to visit during the week if possible. The park is a popular place for weddings and other events. The Glendale Historical Society has been facilitating weddings in the historic Rose Garden and 1898 Guest House since 1986.

Historical Buildings

The 17-acre Historic Sahuaro Ranch Park preserves one of Glendale's oldest and most exceptional ranches, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It features 13 historical buildings, a rose garden, and a barnyard, as well as historic orchards. It also offers tours, activities, and exhibits that keep the history of early settlement alive.

Founded by Illinois businessman William Bartlett in 1885, the farm was used to grow fruit, produce dairy products, and raise livestock. Its buildings, including the main house and a foreman's house, provide a glimpse of Glendale's agricultural past.

Mature citrus trees, a rose garden, and old-fashioned ranch homes add to the ambiance at this park. The area feels lusher than a typical desert park and is the perfect backdrop for picnics. It is easy to access via Valley Metro bus Route 59 or the free neighborhood circulator, the Glendale Urban Shuttle. It's a great place to take kids and even your dog for a walk in nature. Browse around this site.

Dog Park

The crown jewel of the city’s park system, Sahuaro Ranch Park offers something for everyone. From picnicking to learning history, it has it all. It also boasts multiple playground areas, sports recreation areas, and even a dog park. It’s easy to get to and is accessible via Valley Metro bus routes.

If you like peacocks, be sure to bring your camera as this park is home to many of them. You can also check out the historic buildings or take a stroll through the open areas to explore.

There is an off-leash dog park located north of the west parking lot and south of the softball complex. This off-leash recreation area has a separate area for smaller dogs, water fountains, waste stations, and dog agility equipment. It’s open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays. There is also a group picnic area with nine covered ramadas that are reservable and come equipped with a grill, counter/top serving area, and an electrical receptacle.

Sports Recreation Areas

Preserving one of the Valley's oldest and most magnificent ranches, the 17-acre Historic Sahuaro Ranch offers historic buildings, a rose garden, a barnyard, and orchards. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the park has activities, exhibits, and guided tours to keep the history of early settlement alive.

The park has a number of recreational areas for all ages, including a playground and sporting fields. It also hosts events throughout the year. Visitors can enjoy a concert at the Gila River Arena or check out the Elise McCarthy Sensory Garden, which is designed to stimulate the senses of sight, smell, and touch.

Visitors can also take a tour of the park, which features 13 historic structures and landscapes. The historic buildings include an adobe house, a foreman's residence, and the main homestead. The grounds are lush with citrus, figs, and date palms, as well as olives, apricots, peaches, and grapes. The grounds are also home to free-roaming chickens and peacocks. Read on to find out!

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