Best Nature Preserve Glendale Near Me

4worldlovers: THE PARKING LOT OFF OF 67th Ave and Patrick Lane will be closed for improvements.

Be advised: open fires are prohibited in Glendale Parks per Glendale City Code 16-16.

If you witness park violations please contact the Park Ranger at 623-695-3004.

Have You Been Here? If you love getting out in nature, we’ve got the perfect place! Thunderbird Conservation Park has trails for hiking, biking,

Running and even horseback riding! There are also several activities for those who just want a quiet time outside. There’s something for everybody!

Thunderbird Conservation Park, a 1,185-acre park in the Hedgpeth Hills, is a conservation park dedicated to preserving the desert environment. The hills were named for Robert Hedgpeth, an early homesteader in the area. The park took its name from the World War II pilot training facility located four miles south of the park. The city of Glendale acquired the park in 1951 through a lease with the federal government. Ownership came in 1956 with the assistance of the Glendale Women’s Club and Glendale Rotary Club. Maricopa County operated the park from 1963 to 1984 and many of the park improvements were made during this time. In 1984 the park was returned to the city. Park activities include picnicking, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, jogging and bird watching. About 15 miles of multi-use trails have been constructed, thanks to the efforts of many volunteer groups.

Trails at Thunderbird Conservation can be crowded during high peak use. With more users comes the need for guidelines for wise trail use. Such guidelines can enable all trail users to have the enjoyable experience everyone is looking for. Remember, courtesy is contagious and, who knows, you may make a new friend! Help us protect this fragile environment by staying on the trails.

Originates at 67th Avenue parking lot at Patrick Lane and concludes at 51st Avenue & Potter. Not designated as a looped trail.

Originates at 55th Ave & Pinnacle Peak parking lot and is a looped trail.

Originates south of Pinnacle Peak parking lot along the Coach Whip trail and ends at Ramadas 14 and 15.

Originates at parking lot A and ends at Coach Whip near 55th Avenue and Pinnacle Peak Rd.

Originates at the North end of the amphitheater, or near Ramada 11. A branch of this trail originates at Ramada 11, travels west and intersects the Coach Whip trail on the west side of the park.

Originates off of the Coach Whip trail and intersects with the Sunrise trail.

Originates at 67th Avenue and Patrick Lane parking lot and concludes at parking lot B.

4worldlovers: Amenities: Lighted basketball court, exercise course, drinking fountain, playground, ramada, picnic area with grills, restrooms, soccer fields, lighted softball field, lighted volleyball court, and David C. Uribe Pool.

Amenities: Shaded playground, fitness course, one large ramada with four tables, two small ramadas with 2 tables and one grill each, two lighted basketball courts, two lighted sand volleyball courts, multi-purpose field, restrooms and drinking fountain.

Amenities: Picnic area, volleyball court, playground, 1/2-court basketball, grill, drinking fountain, benches, restrooms.​

Amenities: Basketball court, Ramadas, drinking fountain, picnic area with grills, playground, lighted multi-purpose field, benches, restrooms.

Amenities: Grills, playground, ramada/picnic area, drinking fountain, trails, benches, restrooms.

Amenities: Lighted basketball and sand volleyball courts, ramada/picnic area, grill, playground, restrooms, trails, benches, drinking fountain.

Amenities: Playground, recreation/teen center, restrooms, lighted basketball court; open turf, lighted multi-purpose fields, lighted softball field, volleyball court.

Cesar Chavez Park (Cesar Chavez Community Center​, Cesar Chavez Dog Park, Cesar Chavez Skate Plaza)

Amenities: Lighted basketball, boat ramp, fishing lake, picnic area, playground, racquetball, ramadas, restrooms, lighted softball, tennis, lighted baseball field, lighted multi-purpose field, soccer fields, dog park, skate park

Amenities: Basketball court, picnic area, grills, drinking fountain, playground, small ramada, sand volleyball courts, and fitness course.

Amenities: Lighted basketball; exercise course, handicapped access, picnic area, playground, pool, restrooms, ramada, rugby, lighted soccer, softball and tennis courts.​

Amenities: a landmark public sculpture by artist Janet Echelman, shade structures, extensive grassy areas, benches, and the historic A.E. England building provides space for meetings, presentations, small banquets, and other events.​

Amenities: Recreation Center, lighted basketball court, picnic area, lighted softball field, playground, and restroom.

Amenities: Disc golf (9 holes), exercise course, benches, picnic area, shaded playground, drinking fountain, soccer field.

Amenities: 2 lighted tennis courts, shaded playground, 2 grills, restrooms, swimming pool, 2 lighted basketball courts, lighted softball field, baseball field, picnic area, benches, drinking fountain, Parking, and security lighting.

Amenities: Lighted basketball, lagoon, fishing, playground, pool, ramada and picnic area, grill, restrooms, lighted softball and volleyball. Recent completed improvements include: Repair and re-striping of the north parking lot with new accessible parking spaces. Additional lights added to the north side of the park and around the north parking lot.