Best Wildlife Refuge Glendale Near Me

4worldlovers: The Base and Meridian Wildlife Area is located 17 miles west of Phoenix at 115th Avenue and the Gila River in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Common vegetation includes assemblages of cottonwood, willow, salt cedar, seep willow and desert broom, mesquite and many other herbaceous and woody species.

The area is used by Ferruginous hawks, coots, gallinules, quail, doves, egrets, herons, and the federally endangered Yuma clapper-rail and Western yellow-billed cuckoo.

Common mammals include coyotes, foxes, bobcats, common raccoons, skunks, Greater Western mastiff bats, and other small mammals.

Acquisition of the Base and Meridian Wildlife Area (1973) was made possible with cooperation of county, state and federal agencies including the Arizona Game and Fish Commission, Bureau of Land Management, USFWS and Maricopa County’s Department of Transportation, and Flood Control District.

Volunteer your time, or donate to help us with conserving and protecting our wildlife. When you purchase a hunting or fishing license online, resources go back into wildlife conservation.

4worldlovers: Liberty Wildlife is following proper protocols and taking precautions to prevent the spread of the avian flu in our facility and the community.

Currently, we have been advised to NOT TAKE IN ANY WATERFOWL (DUCKS AND GEESE) to help minimize exposure to other animals. East Valley Wildlife and Fallen Feathers are unable to take them as well. All waterfowl that are sick/injured should be transported to our partner Veterinary Emergency Group.

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.