 Parks and Recreation
Sahuaro Ranch Park Historic Area
9802 N. 59th Ave.
Glendale Arizona 85302
Phone: (623) 930-4200 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.
Listed on the National Register of Historical Places and known as the “Showplace of the Valley,” the Sahuaro Ranch Park Historic Area offers activities, exhibits and guided tours—keeping the history of early settlement in the Valley alive. Click here to read about Sahuaro Ranch Park's history.
Click here to go to Glendale's History Project featuring links to historic photos of Sahuaro Ranch.
 Tours
Main House Tours
Starting September 2, tours are offered Wednesday - Saturday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.. and Sunday, 1–4 p.m. (reservations recommended for groups larger than 10; please call 623-930-4201).
Beginning October 4, 1887 Adobe House and 1898 Guest House Tours are offered Sundays, 1–4 p.m., by the Glendale Historical Society.
Explore the history of the Historic Area’s various buildings, its barnyard and historic trees and groves with our Ranch Site Tours, held at 11 a.m., Saturdays and Sundays on September 11 and 12, October 9 and 10, November 13 and 14, and December 11 and 12. Wear comfortable shoes and meet on the Main House front porch.
Upcoming Events
- Volunteer Open House
Friday and Saturday, September 11 and 12, 9-11 a.m., in the Fruit Packing Shed.
Learn about Sahuaro Ranch and how to join our volunteer team! Find out what volunteer positions are available including docents/history guides, greeters, special events assistants, and historic housekeeping assistants. Sahuaro Ranch offers training and flexible hours. The open house includes a brief tour of the Sahuaro Ranch grounds. Call 623-930-4206 for more information.
- Ballet Under the Stars
Sunday, September 27, 7 p.m.
Enjoy an evening on the lawn with a special outdoor performance by Ballet Arizona. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs. Snacks will be available for a nominal fee.
- Holiday at the Ranch
Saturday, December 12, 5-8 p.m.
Experience a hometown holiday and a seasonal atmosphere in a historic setting. Enjoy family activities and holiday-themed historic house tours.
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 (some restrictions apply). Click here for more information.
- 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. |
