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    Tres Rios Wetlands

    3.8 (10 reviews)

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    Amanda A.

    A hidden gem in Southwest Phoenix. I live pretty close to here and was amazed that a place so beautiful is so close. I took visitors from out of town here because they love birding. They were very happy with all they saw. The trail is flat and even. The views of the mountains are gorgeous. The parking lot is a little small and was pretty full on a Saturday morning. There are some signs along the trail to explain about some of the terrain and wildlife. I can't wait to come back and explore more!

    Elyse F.

    Visited the wetlands during a nature festival. A number of local organizations had booths at the festival. A lot of the booths had great information for both adults and children. Lots of information about water conservation, waste management, animal habitats and recycling. If I hear about the expo next year, I would attend again. Because of the festival, we did not get to explore the wetlands very much. What we did see was interesting. The landscape definitely made us feel like we were no longer in Phoenix. There are some nice places there to fish. They had a canoeing station. I am not sure if people are allowed to bring their own small boats there. It would be a long walk from the parking lot to the water if doing so. Parking is free. The lot is not paved.

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    This place is a hidden oasis in Southwest Phoenix. The Estrella Mountains to the South look large and majestic from this spot. It is easy to miss if you are not looking for it. Sitting next to and part of a large City of Phoenix water treatment facility, this riparian spot is a great day trip. There is fishing(license required), and the best thing is that it is free. You sign up to get a permit to visit the site, and keep a copy on your phone or paper copy while there. It is also open(for now) to those who may not live in Phoenix. You can walk, run , or bike on the 315 mi long Maricopa Trail that takes you through fertile farmlands where the Hohokam Indians once lived and thrived. Aside from the plane noise from being in the flight path of Sky Harbor, the place is pretty serene. The smell of the water is like the ocean, except not as salty or fishy in my opinion. There is plenty of shade, but be vigilant because there are animals in the shade too. I've only seen birds, lizards, and 1 desert cottontail, but bobcats, coyotes and snakes are around as well. I have only been here 3 times, but it has only gotten better since I first went around 10 years ago. Bring plenty of water, and use the restroom. I can't really stress that enough. Bring water.

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    Emily G.

    Such a beautiful and unique area! I love to go here for bird watching- it's a great location to bring your dogs along! Very easy to access the permit on your phone. I felt very safe the whole time so was here and saw some great birds!

    The wetlands provide habitat for local and migratory wildlife.

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