Brown Canyon Ranch is a very popular local hang-out all times of day. Retirees walk here early in…read morethe mornings, then come the mountain bikers, and then the hikers, runners, equestrians. Weddings and Senior pics are also popular. Day use is now $8. There is a restroom and several picnic areas by the pond to sit back and relax. To avoid the fee, park off Ramsey Canyon Road and walk the 0.8 mile to the ranch house. My hiking group does weekly loop hikes in Brown Canyon. The ranch house is open during daylight. The pond is a habitat for the endangered Chiricahua Leopard Frog. There are several trails that start at the ranch house. The Brown Canyon trail is a four-mile trail that one can take into Ramsey Canyon. The Garden Connector trail, which begins off the Buffalo Soldier Trail and SR92, ends here. The Brown Canyon Loop trail also starts here, although it's not marked. Just make sure you turn left at the horse trough two miles into the hike. This is a 4.6-mile loop. Just watch out for speeding mountain bikers. There is also a 1.5-mile Nature Trail loop with a duck pond. Dogs are allowed on these trails, but must be leashed. This place can get busy on the weekends. Watch out for rattlesnakes, javelina, coyote and deer.

Breathtaking views of the mountains with excellent beginner's walking path for the entire family…read more Very informative displays inside the cabin. There's a tiny duck pond on the walking path and a small bench to rest and take in the beautiful scenery. Pet's are welcome as long as you clean up after them to preserve the walking path. Watch out for snakes and other little critters.

I love this dog park. It is separated by dog size and of course the big dog side is larger. When…read morethere are no huge dogs over there, I'll take my medium sized dogs there. There is a nice pathway all the way around that I love to walk while my dogs play. There is also plenty of shade. The small dog side does not have the space for a walkway, but has plenty of seating for hanging out with your dogs. There are water fountains for humans and dogs on both sides and rakes and shovels to use as pooper scoopers. Pretty much everyone that goes there are friendly and attentive of their dogs. The parks are poop free most of the time, but sometimes there is a missed pile. The fencing is pretty secure, but very small dogs can get under the fence between the big and small dog areas. Just keep an eye on your wee pups. Parking is very close and there are plenty of spaces. There is also a playground nearby if you have children old enough to play on their own. Another cool thing is that Ivan was a Tucson PD Canine and this dog park is a memorial to him.

This park is awesome to have in the area. It's has a play ground, splash pad, pool, baseball field,…read moreand dog park. It also has a paved road all the way around it so it's easy to walk with a stroller.

One of the nicest parks in Tucson. A man made "lake" and a few smaller pond areas. A lot of water!…read moreYou can even kayak in the big one. A lot of waterfowl in the park. Good bird watching. A wonderful area to stroll around and get in some good nature. People can fish here too! There are two dog parks. One area for small dogs and one for larger dogs. Well maintained and both are large especially the large dog park area, it is huge! A lot of agility training like tires to run through and small stair platforms to run up and down. They also have water for the dogs. There are several verandas that you can rent out for events. People often BBQ and have family gatherings. A really nice park to spend the day at.

This park has the bones to be something really nice, but like most parks in Tucson it's poorly…read morekept. When you go up to Phoenix and see the amount of parks and how well maintained they are, it just reminds me of what a missed opportunity this park is. Simple things like having a concrete or asphalt walking path that goes around the water, better landscaping, etc could make this a great park. Maybe one day...

So, my girlfriend and I went to Bisbee with her dog, Nova last week…read more Nova is a pretty fussy dog whom in addition to being afraid of his own shadow, is super picky about where he goes to the bathroom, which served as the inspiration of his nickname, Mr. Fussypaws. Given that he possesses a predilection towards relieving himself at various dog parks around Tucson, we decided that upon arriving to Bisbee, the first thing we would do is find a dog park where he could relieve himself. That said, we found this dog park very interesting. It is a recently converted little league baseball field, with the bleachers and a dugout intact on the premises. Based on a plaque I found in the area, it seems to have been built around 1975, and to have originally been dedicated in the memory of a local businessman who had died around that time. The park has been outfitted with all the trappings of a typical dog park. They have a nice space for your furry pals to roam around, buckets and a water line to ensure that they can stay hydrated, and most importantly, various ways to pick up their poop ranging from shovels and garbage pails, to free poop bags. The only issue we had was the lack of dog toys or shade available in the area, though we were encouraged to see several young trees, which seem to have been recently planted since they were protected by a wire. As for whether it was suitable for our needs, I am happy to report that Mr. Fussypaws did indeed find the time to play with other dogs and to relieve himself at his pleasure; and to our relief.

We've taken to walking in the park on weekends in lieu of walking downtown these days, and McDonald…read morePark is pretty perfect for it. It has a nicely paved path, and when the path is busy with people (yes, we are taking distancing seriously), there are some unpaved trails that connect around the perimeter too that we can duck out on to. The paved trail is very well kept, and on our last visit, we noticed that the park employees actually go so far as to blow dust, dirt, and debris off of it periodically too. The entire loop is about 0.75 miles, so we do a few laps, and it's a peaceful experience. The dog parks (there are two) here are pretty cool, too. They get lots of use, and they seem to be very clean. We've never seen anything but dogs having fun! McDonald park also has LOTS of baseball diamonds and grassy areas, which is awesome because we enjoy tossing the softball around. We go at off hours, so we never run into organized games, so there's always plenty of space for us to play. We also use the basketball court often, which is paved nice and smoothly, and the net definitely has been replaced when needed. There are lights on the court, too, so play during dusk is possible. The park also features a playground that is almost always being used when we're walking around or playing ball. I'm not sure on its upkeep, but the rest of the park is clean all the time, so I'd say it's probably fine too. Something that some people may not notice, but I do, is that there are lots of garbage cans throughout the park, even a bunch on the walking trail loop. No excuse to litter and muck up our beautiful natural spaces! This is a really great park with a lot of amenities (even bathrooms). It is well taken care of. The verandas and picnic table areas, as well as the parking lots, very rarely have any trash around. And the trash cans are mostly empty. Everything seems to be in working order, and if it's not, it is by our next visit. The staff here does a really great job!

The kids and I love this park. Plenty of room for outdoor activities, walking trails, dog park,…read moresports fields, and a really nice playground. They also have bathrooms that are well kept. I'll continue coming back here!

A absolutely Beautiful park with a cool history, in east Tucson. I love the trees and the trails…read more I also love that I can bring my dog so we can get some exercise and enjoy the outdoors now that the weather is cooling off.

nice open park with lots of parking. there are plenty of picnic table with lots of shade…read moreavailable. Several paved and unpaved trails available to walk around the pond and park. There are a few ducks. There are restroom facilities available.

This is a very special place. Wally and Marion Paton started inviting birders to their home in…read moreabout 1973. The Tucson Bird Alliance acquired the property in 2014. You will find lots of hummingbirds there, but also dedicated volunteers that help visitors learn about the birds. There are lots more than just hummingbirds, I had several "lifers" at the Center that were not hummingbirds. There are shady benches to watch the birds, and a real community of birders from around the country, well, even international visitors, too. Behind the Center are lots of other birds, one notable place in the Patagonia Sonoita Creek Preserve. The star of the Paton Center is the Violet Crowned Hummingbird. Yes, you can sometimes find this Hummingbird elsewhere, but this the place you can always reliably find it. It's beautiful. The volunteers are not pushy, they are always helpful. They also know other places to find birds. There's a sense of peace here, comradery, and fun. It's all free, but donations are welcome.

This little nestle of nature is just off the main road in Patagonia. Its almost a magical space…read morethat allows you to forget about the world. I went here with my husband for a day trip of bird watching and we got 20+ birds on the Merlin app and where able to spot most of them. The pollinator garden was small but dense filled with hundreds of beautiful flowers. Now the important facts: 4th Saturday they offer a guided bird walk! Be sure to RSVP to AStark@TucsonBirds.org There are also two public restrooms that are very clean! They offer bird guide books AND binoculars to borrow during your visit. The binoculars are great to try out as a new birder. Don't forget to donate to the Tucson Bird Alliance to help fundthese amazing spots!

was the best in the area but now they covered the surface of the large dog park with gravel. hurts…read moredogs paws when they run and retains a lot of heat. won't visit again unless they change it back to dirt and grass

sahuarita celebrates 25. Sabrosita Sahuarita festival at there park it was lots of fun great…read morepeople and food and drinks.

Not one to write reviews, but as a parent researching this place before taking our 13 year old…read more(with very little skateboarding experience), a review would have been helpful. I called in advance and the front desk made me feel comfortable, explaining the waiver and saying they accept all skill-sets. Upon arrival, again, the young gentleman working the check-in desk was friendly and helpful. The place at first is a little intimidating. Mostly BMX bikes and only 1 or 2 other skateboards, going every which way on the ramps. However, once our son was in there, it wasn't so bad. The other kids were very observant of whose turn is next and friendly. He went in by himself not knowing anyone, within 5 minutes he fit right in. I was impressed with the manners of the boys at the park. Well done, Premises Park. We'll be back.

We went and hung out with our adult son here ! This place has many levels and areas to skate ,…read morescooter , bmx . You can get away from heat or bad weather , cook food in the open shared kitchen , have DoorDash delivered , meet great ppl , take advantage of the vending machines and so much more ! There's plenty of private chill areas for groups as well . Definitely a vibe . We have a great time every visit. Owner gave us a tour and a delight to talk to. Very affordable.

I was looking for a good dog park for my standard poodle, and I'm so glad I found this one! The…read morepark is spacious, incredibly green, and has plenty of room for dogs to run and play. There are also shaded areas, which make it much more comfortable to hang out, especially on warmer days. It's clean, well maintained, and has quickly become one of my favorite dog parks. If you're looking for a place where your dog has plenty of space to burn off energy while you can relax in the shade, I definitely recommend checking this one out.

I love this Dog Park! It has plenty of room for my dogs to run around and meet new friends. It's…read morewell-maintained and it shows. 10 out of 10 would recommend!