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    Agua Caliente Park

    4.6 (80 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Mountain View from the park
    Zane J.

    This park has an amazing 360 degree view, you can see the mountains as well as a beautiful pond. There is a historical house which has been transformed into a great museum with lots of fun facts throughout. It has lots of picnic tables that provide an awesome view while you eat your lunch

    Bridge to the island
    Hannah F.

    A lush oasis on the East edge of Tucson! Aqua Caliente Park, once a ranch and health resort located around some naturally occurring hot springs in the 1870s, is now a public park managed by Pima County. The park is free to enter and is compromised of many acres of ponds, walking trails, and picnic areas. The whole property is exceptionally maintained with many areas to sit, picnic, bird watch and explore the nature. This area was a unique find as Tucson, with a desert climate, has almost no bodies of water. We had a great time walking around the property and were joined by many other people walking dogs, enjoying the outdoors with kids, and exploring the natural environment. There's bathroom facilities onsite, plenty of trash cans, free dog waste bags, and a water bottle fill station at the visitor center. Great unexpected find!

    JP P.

    One of the best little evening stroll spots . Every time I'm here the wildlife is very present . You'll find events , museum, tables , benches , plenty of parking and bathrooms here . Clean park . A little oasis in the desert .

    Mr. Turtle and me
    George G.

    What a beautiful park! A great place for birdwatching too! Upon arrival we were greeted by Mr. Turtle, a local volunteer. We were impressed by his hospitality until he tried to eat me. Chickens beware.

    Joy S.

    We hadn't made it out to this beautiful park in quite awhile and were pleasantly surprised to see how much work they've done in the park. The main lake area is still stunningly beautiful. They have added additional walking/birding trails in the back. Great place to go relax or get a little exercise. You can barely tell they had a fire out there a few years ago. Highly recommend taking the drive out to enjoy a couple of hours.

    Jessica P.

    This is an awesome park! Very clean with beautiful lakes. The perfect spot for picnics, bbqs, or to walk your pup (on leash). I walked my dog around it recently and definitely want to go back for a picnic and to read. I also saw people birding. It's a beautiful park.

    Mildred O.

    I can't believe I have not visited this beautiful park until now. It has beautiful ponds and walking and birding paths. So many families were enjoying the beautiful weather and having picnics and walking their dogs. The trees do some trimming though.

    Genevieve M.

    I had no idea this space existed in Tucson- and so glad I now know. It can be a bit of a drive depending where you live as it's on the far northeast part of town. But well worth the drive! This park has a lot of history and biodiversity. The hot spring ( "agua caleinte") was at one time a hot spring pumping out over 500 gallons of water years ago- but with the decrease rain amounts and lowering of the aquifers due to construction growth, it now only pumps out a few gallons a minute. But still pretty impressive in the desert. Beautiful palm trees and native plants surround this area coupled with water sources, birding trails, a little island, picnic tables and benches to stop and take in the beauty. A visitor center with helpful and informative staff and art gallery add to the experience. Family and puppy friendly space and most people seem to be responsible puppy owners that clean up after their pet.

    Emy H.

    This park is absolutely gorgeous! We loved walking around and looking at the beautiful scenery. It almost feels like we're inside a storybook like another world because it's just so gorgeous here. We love taking photos here and we absolutely love taking our family here.

    beautiful sunny day at the park
    Maryanne C.

    What an absolutely stunning park, a literal oasis in the desert. I view it as our own hidden gem - it's never crowded, and the dogs love it. It's becoming our favorite go to location for walks and mornings away from the hustle and bustle of life. The ducks, and Herron's are beautiful. So many turtles as well!

    Kendra C.

    A nice park to visit for views, hikes, or/and bonding. Lots of different bodies of water w/ fish, turtles, and ducks.

    Steven F.

    This is an absolutely gorgeous park located in a nice area of Tucson. The park was very hot on the day I came and needed some more shade, but it was an interesting walk. There was plenty of fawna and wildlife. Overall, a beautiful park, but I would definitely recommend coming on a cool day.

    Vikki Z.

    What a great park. Took Rug, our dog, and she had a great time. Lots of walking paths, not too many people and the island was a nice break.

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    Natural spring in Tucson. Very cool place to visit and tucson history as well. Nice park, great place for a picnic

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    Large portions are currently under construction but it's still beautiful the biggest issue is people not following the rules.

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    Really good place for a walk with ducks, turtles, and palm trees to enjoy. An actual oasis in our Tucson desert.

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    Oasis in Tanque Verde Valley w migrating birds and local wild life. A treat for the eyes in the desert.

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    Ask the Community - Agua Caliente Park

    Is there actual hot springs you can go into, what is the temperature?

    No they don't have any you can go into. They do have one but not for the public to use.

    Can the dogs play in the water?

    No, the parks & recreation department do not allow dogs to play in the water at Agua Caliente Park.

    What is the admission to the hot springs?

    There's no charge to access the park.

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    Rillito River Park - Bat information

    Rillito River Park

    4.6(38 reviews)
    12.3 miCampus Farm

    Perfect place to walk with nice wide paved trails, plenty of parking close to restaurants and…read moreshopping. The smaller loop is just over a mile with longer options for your choosing . Walking under the Campbell overpass note the Bat signage and you can here the bast rustling overhead.Make sure you bring water and wear a hat and sunscreen because it sure heats up fast !

    If you come to Tucson or live in the area, you should definitely take a stroll along the Rillito…read moreRiver path. There is a paved path great for cyclists, runners or walkers. Or if you prefer, you can walk/run/bike along the wild side on the packed sand next to the paved trail weaving your way through the mesa verde trees and mesquite. Bring your dogs too, they'll also enjoy it. Most of the year, the river bed is dry and filled with scrub brush common in the Sonoran desert, but occasionally in the spring when the snow melts in the mountains, or during the summer monsoon season, the river will completely fill and the water will rage. Some have even been known to try riding a raft when the water reaches the banks. (FYI, don't do this! It isn't safe.) There are several city parks like Brandi Fenton where you can park and start your journey. Best to look at maps online to find the closest entry point and parking location convenient to you; as the park does cross over a lot of streets. In the distance, you will be able to enjoy the view of Mt. Lemmon and the rest of the Santa Catalina mountain range as it turns different hues of pink, red, orange, brown depending on the time of day you come. Sunrise in the summer months and sunset in the winter are great times to go in order to stay comfortable temperature wise. The trail was an almost daily staple in our lives when we lived here and walked the dogs along the trail or cycled and ran with friends. Even returning, while driving through town, we couldn't help but stop and take a stroll down memory lane by revisiting this lovely gem in Tucson.

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    Rillito River Park - Mountain View from path

    Mountain View from path

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    Rio Vista Natural Resources Park

    Rio Vista Natural Resources Park

    4.2(9 reviews)
    11.8 miPrince Tucson

    Tucked away in the northern area of Tucson we found this beautiful memorial labyrinth. With…read morebenches, natural resources and regular care it's the perfect place for some tranquil meditation and contemplation. The drone footage was definitely necessary to capture the true size of this stunning landmark. There is a trail entrance on Cactus Blvd. with plenty of off street parking if the labyrinth is your destination. Although we didn't walk the entire trail, it's the perfect leisurely path for groups as they are wide and even. There's plenty to see from natural plants, critters and education. It's very well maintained and clean with benches to relax on and shade to cool off in.

    What a very peaceful, beautiful park. Came with friends to walk the labyrinth. The surrounding area…read moreis so beautiful. It's hard to believe it's in the center of the city. If you just want a place to come and meditate, walk on the labyrinth, trail or sit on a bench and enjoy the Mountain View, this is a beautiful preserved peaceful park almost in the center of Tucson. I am unsure of the history of this place but labyrinth are a spiritual experience just to come and meditate as you walk around the earth to the center to find answers to questions you might be in life. Come and experience for yourself.

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    The labyrinth

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    Labyrinth

    Rio Vista Natural Resources Park - Located right off the south side path between Campbell and country club

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    Located right off the south side path between Campbell and country club

    Garden of Gethsemane

    Garden of Gethsemane

    4.8(6 reviews)
    15.2 miMenlo Park

    Scratched, time-worn religious sculptures stand within the shade of the Congress Street Bridge,…read moreforming a lovely, peaceful sculpture garden. Quite miraculously, they've survived decades of floods, droughts, and vandalism. They exist because during World War I, a man named Felix Lucero lay seriously injured on a battlefield in France. Wounded and in agony, he proposed a deal with God: If he survived, he'd use his natural skills as a sculptor to create religious statues. After returning home from the war, Lucero set about making good on his word. In the late 1930s, he lived in Tucson, Arizona, in a shack beneath a bridge. From there, he began creating beautiful works of art. While in Tucson, Lucero spent years crafting detailed statues of religious figures out of sand and debris from the Santa Cruz River, which he then slathered in a protective coat of plaster. He created iconic Biblical scenes, including the Last Supper, Joseph and Mary, and Jesus on the crucifix. Though Lucero died in 1951, his work is still standing--which is amazing, considering the statues weren't built from lasting materials and have faced frequent vandalism over the years. Many are damaged, but they still stand tall. Dedicated locals have worked to salvage and repair the sculptures after each vandalism incident, and in the 1980s moved them to form this sculpture garden near the very bridge Lucero once lived beneath.

    Really cool place! I've never seen anything like it. Lovely to reflect on the life of Jesus here…read moreand see amazing sculpture art.

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    Garden of Gethsemane
    Garden of Gethsemane
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