Parks and Recreation

Sahuaro Ranch Park Historic Area

9802 N. 59th Ave., Glendale Arizona 85302
Phone: (623) 930-4200
Open: 6 a.m. to Sunset

Join our eBuzz Club and get email updates

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 Tour
Built between 1891 and 1898 this was the home of the ranch manager and the last family to own the ranch. Tours beginning September 1, Wednesday through Saturdays, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., and Sundays, 1–4 p.m. (Groups of 10+ please call 623-930-4201 for reservations).

Adobe House and Guest House Tour
The Adobe House was the first permanent dwelling built on the ranch. It was constructed in 1887 and served as the home and office of Sahuaro Ranch’s first superintendent. The Guest House was built in 1898 and was intended as an “addition” to the main house. Tour presented by the Glendale Historical Society. 1–4 p.m., Sundays beginning October 3.

Ranch Site Tour
Explore the enitre history of the ranch through the buildings, barnyard, historic trees and groves at 11 a.m. on September 10 and 11, October 8 and 9, November 12 and 13 and December 10 and 11. Wear comfortable shoes and meet on the Main House front porch.

• Field Trips
  A great place for field trips, the Sahuaro Ranch Park Historic Area offers a special educational program for schools. Click here for the brochure (pdf). For more details, call 623-930-4201.
  
  
• 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, click here or call 623-930-4206.

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.