| 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.
Tours
 Historic Main House Tour
Enjoy a free tour of Sahuaro Ranch's 1895 Main House.
- May: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Wednesday - Saturday and
1-4 p.m., Sunday
- June & July: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Friday and
10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturday
Ranch Site Tour
Learn the history of the Ranch with this FREE Tour highlighting the Ranch’s various buildings, barnyard, historic trees and groves, held at 11 a.m, May 8 and 9. Wear comfortable shoes and meet on the Main House front porch.
Programs
Exhibits
- Glendale Arts Council Youth Art Exhibit.
FREE. Fruit Packing Shed Gallery. through May 10, Wed. thru Fri., 10 a.m to 2 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sun., Noon to 4 p.m. Don’t miss the Glendale Arts Council’s youth exhibition,
which showcases student art from Glendale
area schools.
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. |
