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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.

main house

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.

Tours

Enjoy a trip back in time with a tour of the Historic 1895 Main House!
Through May
Wednesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sunday, 1-4 p.m.
June & July

Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sunday, 1-4 p.m.
Closed in August

Learn the history of the Ranch with our Ranch Site Tour, May 9 and 10, 11 a.m. This tour highlights the various buildings, barnyard, historic trees and groves. Meet on the Main House front porch.

historic area

Programs

  • Adventures in History
    FREE! Ages 6-10. June 9-12 (code #483111-01) or June 16-19 (code #483111-02), 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Experience the history and setting of Sahuaro Ranch through games, activities and crafts. Camp will be held in the Fruit Packing Shed but will also feature other historic buildings. To sign up, call 623-930-2820. For more information, call 623-930-4202.

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). 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

Map of the Sahuaro Ranch Park Historic Area

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.

 

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