9802 N. 59th Ave.
Glendale Arizona 85302
Phone: (623) 930-4200
e-mail: pking@glendaleaz.com

Preserving one of the Valley’s oldest and most magnificent ranches, the 17-acre Sahuaro Ranch Park Historic Area features 13 original buildings, a rose garden, barnyard and historic orchards.

• Click here for driving directions to the park.

Tours

Through May 31, enjoy a trip back in time with a FREE tour of the Historic 1895 Main House! Offered Wed. thru Sat., 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Sun., 1–4 p.m.

Learn the history of the Ranch with our FREE Ranch Site Tour! Highlighting the Ranch’s various buildings, barnyard, historic trees and groves. 11 a.m. the second Fri. and Sat. of March (8,14) and April (11, 12). Meet on the Main House front porch.

• Sahuaro Ranch Sundays: Concerts in the Park
  March 30, April 6, April 20, and April 27, 3 p.m.
  Join us on the lawn at Sahuaro Ranch Park Historic Area for a unique series of FREE concerts with local entertainers. Snack vendors will be on hand for purchase of treats while you enjoy the show. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Alcohol or glass bottles are not permitted in park.
  • March 30 – Harry Luge (Country)
  • April 6 - Rondavous (Country)
  • April 20 - Three-Legged-Dog at 3 .pm. (Old Time Folk), Whistle Stop at 3:40 p.m.   (Bluegrass) and Sue Harris at 4:20 p.m.( Western Folk)
  • April 27th - Nathan Dean Band (Country)

Events

• Day at the Ranch: Spring Break!
  Wednesday, March 26, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  FREE. Staying home with your children during spring break? Come to Day at the Ranch: Spring Break and participate in activities for families and children. There will be entertainment, games and crafts focused on the history and setting of Sahuaro Ranch. Food available for nominal fee.
  
• Roses at the Ranch,
  Saturday, April 5, 2008
  The Rose Society of Glendale presents their 20th annual rose Show “ Roses at the Ranch.” Come see this wonderful display of roses of all sizes, shapes and colors grown by local gardeners. Approximately 1.000 to 1,500 blooms will be on display. Located at the Fruit Packing Shed and open to the public from 1 to 4 p.m. Rose education seminar will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. The Rose Society of Glendale provides an opportunity to share a love of roses by providing information, education and demonstrations. The Rose Society of Glendale is a nonprofit, educational, community oriented, family organization for anyone interested in our national floral emblem-THE ROSE.
  
• Day at the Ranch!
  Saturday. April 12, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  FREE. Experience the Sahuaro Ranch Historic Area through tours, activities, and entertainment for all ages. Explore the barnyard and meet the blacksmiths. Enjoy self-guided tours of the Main and Guest houses. Food available for nominal fee.

Exhibits

• Rose Society of Glendale “Roses at the Ranch” Annual Rose Show.
  Saturday, April 5, 1 to 4 p.m
  FREE. Fruit Packing Shed Gallery. . Rose education seminar from 2 to 3 p.m. Enjoy a display of roses of all sizes, shapes and colors grown by local gardeners.
  
• Glendale Arts Council Youth Art Exhibit.
  April 23 – May 11
  Wednesday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sunday, 12-4 p.m. only. FREE. Don’t miss the Glendale Arts Council’s Youth Exhibition, which showcases student art from 28 Glendale area schools. Fruit Packing Shed Gallery. For additional information, please call 623-930-4200.

Opportunities

• Field Trips
  A great place for field trips, the Sahuaro Ranch Park Historic Area offers a special educational program for schools. For details, call 623-930-4206.
  
  
• Rentals
  Facility rental opportunities are available at the Sahuaro Ranch Historic Area—featuring various venues of the Historic Area or the entire 17-acre complex. It’s the perfect place for reunions, meetings, receptions or any occasion small or large. For rates and additional information, please call 623-930-4203.
  
  
• Volunteers Needed!
  Come be a part of our volunteer team. To learn more,
  call 623-930-4206.

Annual Events

• Juried Fine Arts Show, January
• Winter Tractor Show, February
• Children’s Art Show, April-May
• Youth Art Camp, July
• Ballet Under the Stars, September
• GlendOberfest - Fall Festival, October

Historical Area Map

Our Partners

Arizona Artist Blacksmith Association
Participates in tours and events held at Sahuaro Ranch Park Historic Area. This state- wide organization provides narrated educational units for school tours and individual events held throughout the year. The blacksmithing demonstration is a unique experience, it truly is an Art.
www.AZ-blacksmiths.org

Arizona Beef Council
Participates in two City of Glendale special events and hosts two additional events each year at Sahuaro Ranch Park Historic Area. This organization brings unique, “live animal” and Arizona ranching experiences to each event.
www.arizonabeef.org

Arizona Early Day Gas Engine and Tractor Association
Provides event support for hay rides at large events held at Sahuaro Ranch Park Historic Area. This organization plans and coordinates an Antique Tractor & Engine Show on the 2nd weekend of February. In addition, provides knowledge and planting/harvesting logistics for farming crops in the Demonstration Field as well as an agricultural education day demonstrating historic farming techniques to grade school students.
www.aedgeta.org

The Glendale Arizona Historical Society
The Glendale Arizona Historical Society schedules and coordinates wedding ceremonies in the Rose Garden in addition to managing the Guest House tours and operations. To contact the Historical society office, please call 623-435-0072.