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4worldlovers: The crown jewel of Glendale's park system, Sahuaro Ranch Park offers users both a recreational and historic experience. This park is unique with its historic ranch buildings and its recreational park areas. Visitors can picnic, play on the playgrounds, smell the roses, view peacocks, explore the old ranch grounds or play a ball game.

Sahuaro Ranch Park Orchards will receive flood irrigation on a ten day schedule until further notice. The rest of the park remains on a fourteen day schedule. 6/18/2021


Wander through the many historic buildings, gardens, orchards, and groves with the peacocks and birds.

A large number of picnic tables and grills are available on a first-come, first-served basis near the playgrounds and volleyball court.

The group picnic area is reservable and contains nine covered ramadas with each having nine tables seating eight people each, for a maximum of 72 per ramada. Six of the nine tables in each ramada are handicapped accessible. Total capacity for all nine ramadas is 648. Each ramada has a grill, counter top/serving area and electrical receptacle. The picnic area offers three communal sinks. To reserve a ramada, click here.

Sahuaro Ranch offers children of all ages several playground choices and a great experience. Sahuaro Ranch was the first location in the world to have EVOS, a unique suspended playground for ages 5 and older.

Dogs can romp, run and have fun without being on a leash. The dog park is located just north of the west parking lot and just south of the softball complex. Please remember to close the gate behind you and your dog.