Best Hiking Area Gilbert Near Me

4worldlovers: Zanjero Park is a 20 acre park located on the East side of Lindsay Rd just south of the Loop 202 freeway. The park is a converted water retention basin and opened on April 19, 2008. The primary use of the park is for horseback riding which has almost a mile of horseback riding trails with hitching post and water troughs. The park also contains a multi-use trail that links up to the San Tan Trail.

In partnership with ADOT, construction has started on the Lindsay Rd. interchange and the burrowing owls have been permanently relocated by Wild at Heart, a raptor rescue organization. All of the owls have been relocated safely and humanely at this time. The old burrows will be covered and retired. Burrowing owls live underground and need a lot of open space; they tend to live in agricultural areas. With this area expanding rapidly, it was determined that they would need to be removed in order to protect the species.

According to the Wild at Heart website, “Captured owls are cared for by WAH volunteers for a minimum of 90 days: 60 days at the WAH facility, and another 30 days at the new relocation site. This transitional period is necessary to break the owls’ bond with their former habitat.” The owls are currently located at this facility and Wild at Heart is working with other local organizations to find permanent homes for them.

4worldlovers:
From running and walking to biking, fishing and more, SRP and our city partners have designed and constructed paths along the canals that offer everything from ADA-accessible routes and lights for evening strolls to commissioned public artwork.

Please remember that SRP canal trails, by their very nature, follow an open water source. Steer clear of the water’s edge and follow the canal safety tips outlined below. Responsible recreation ensures continued fun along some of Arizona’s best running trails and bike paths.


If you see a person or animal in the canal, call 911 for help. Never jump into a canal.


No swimming or water activities are allowed in the canals for safety reasons.


Stay away from all SRP equipment, including catwalks and delivery gates.

Don’t see your question? Send it to CanalRecreation@srpnet.com.

SRP partnered with Maricopa County to create the first recreational canal path, Sun Circle Trail, in 1964. Since then, cities throughout the Valley have partnered with SRP to build paved paths with lighting, landscaping and art.

Since 1964, SRP and city partners have developed over 80 miles of canal trails for Valley residents to enjoy. With lights, landscaping and public art, these paths are one of our greatest urban developments.

The Phoenix Mural Festival celebrated sustainability this year. Several artists were invited to paint murals along the Grand Canalscape pathways between 15th Avenue and 7th Street.

Canal Convergence brings the community together to experience interactive art and light exhibits along the Scottsdale Waterfront each November. It is proudly sponsored by SRP.