Parks & Forests in Arizona |
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Sundown on the mountains is reflected in the water at Canyon Lake Marina in Arizona.
Photo by Tyger Gilbert
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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.
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Featured Attraction Pages
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Petrified Forest National Park
Holbrook Area
Petrified Forest National Park is east of Holbrook!!
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Picacho Peak State Park
Casa Grande Area
Picacho Peak State Park is southeast of Casa Grande!!
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Saguaro National Park
Tucson Metro Area
Saguaro National Park is east of Tucson and west of Tucson!!
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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. |
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BENSON |
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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. |
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FLAGSTAFF |
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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. |
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GRAND CANYON |
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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. |
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PHOENIX |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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.
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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. |
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PICACHO |
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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. |
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SUPERIOR |
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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. |
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TONALEA |
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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. |
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WILLCOX |
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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.
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WINDOW ROCK |
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NAVAJO NATION
Monument Valley Tribal Park
Box 2520
Window Rock, AZ 86515
928-871-6647
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