Tucson is a city in and the province base of Pima County, Arizona, United States. The city's elevation is 728 m above sea level. Tucson is situated on an alluvial plain in the Sonoran desert, surrounded by five minor ranges of mountains: the Santa Catalina Mountains and the Tortolita Mountains to the north, the Santa Rita Mountains to the south, the Rincon Mountains to the east, and the Tucson Mountains to the west. The city is located on the Santa Cruz River, formerly a perennial river but now a dry river bed for much of the year that floods during significant seasonal rains.

Santa Cruz River Park is Tucson's oldest and busiest disc golf course. Santa Cruz has 18 baskets with long and short positions. Santa Cruz has 2 sets of tees: The short "A" course and the longer "B" course. Both the "A" and "B" courses have cement tee pads. This has been a great attraction for devotees of golf from both older times and youth.

The park has been consistently enhancing its facilities regarding the sport and improving the poorly marked benches and accessible baskets and improved tee pads in order to invalidate the difficulties and complaints by the visitors and regular players. The subterranean region also delivers a great view for the visitors and eco-friendly environment. The park has been well sustained and kept to the demands of the visitors and players. The park has been encircled by various hotels and accommodation facilities making the place escalating to the people.

This Park is as the name suggests located along the Santa Cruz River. It extends from Grant Road to 29th Street. The features that the Park involves includes:

- Bicycling facilities

- Drinking water

- ADA access

- Playground

- Wildlife viewing Center

- Hiking tours

- Exercising work rooms

1. What other activities take place at the Park?

- Camping-If your Tucson hotel deals can be adjusted in a way that you can go camping for a day or two without charging hotel bills then this experience would be perfect. The Park provides wonderful facilities for this.

- Trail-The Santa Cruz river park Trail is also the most favored by people who like to take a stroll

- Golf-The city's oldest disc golf course is provided by this Park. Check this link for details on the golf course.

http://www.vacationsmadeeasy.com/TucsonAZ/pointsOfInterest/SantaCruzRiverParkinTucsonAZ.cfm

2. Where can you stay near the Park?

If you like the tranquil park environment and are planning on spending some time at the Park, finding a hotel near the park will not be very difficult. Here is a list of some of the closest hotels to the Park.

- Inn suites Hotels Tucson City Center-This is only 0.3 miles away from the park. The hotel provides studio suites and family suites as well and is very well located.

http://www.vacationsmadeeasy.com/TucsonAZ/lodging/InnSuitesHotelsTucsonCityCenter.cfm

- Riverpark Inn-This too is less than a mile away from the Tucson Park. Epitome of southern hospitality and the south west decor add to the charm of the place.

http://www.vacationsmadeeasy.com/TucsonAZ/lodging/RiverparkInn.cfm

The Santa Cruz River Farmer's market brings together help for both the working class and upper class Tusconians together. They offer great prices for the greens and promote green living. All food vendors are informed of the shopping system and they accept food stamp benefits. When you are visiting Tucson, Arizona and staying in one of the hotels Tucson try to visit the farmers' market for great finds and shopping experience.

The Santa Cruz River Farmers'Market is located on NE corner Speedway and Riverview, Tuscon, AZ 85745. Or get the map here: http://www.reverbnation.com/venue/379899

Read more about the recent happenings in Santa Cruz River Farmers' Market in http://tucsoncitizen.com/karynzoldan/2009/07/31/vote-for-the-santa-cruz-river-farmers-market-tucson/

Looking for Hotels in Tuscon near the Santa Cruz River Farmer's Market? Visit these links for location, reservation and bookings:

http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/culinary/farmersmarkets/

Find great news, activities and essential information about Tucson in this link.

http://www.10best.com/Tucson,AZ/Attractions_&_Activities/Parks/81406/Santa_Cruz_River_Park_Tucson_AZ/

Read great reviews about Santa Cruz Farmers' Market in this link and also find great hotel and travel resources.

http://www.tucsonramadalimited.com/localarea.asp

Find great hotel and travel deals and rates at the Ramada which is very accessible to the Santa Cruz River.