Tucson is one of the most beautiful cities in southern Arizona and is renowned for its natural beauty. If you are looking for fun with family in Tucson you should visit some of the recreational parks and entertainment venues in the city. The city boasts some 120 parks including national parks, aquatic parks, heritage parks and fun and amusement parks, etc, that attracts thousands of tourists every year.

Of the various family recreation parks in Tucson, the castle and coaster would definitely tops the list. The park has several attractions for fun and excitement and you will find some of the finest roller coater rides, water rides, a mini-golf course and a whole lot of thrills to keep you occupied the whole day. The food is also awesome.

Another wonderful recreational park in the city is the Golf n Stuff, a place where your kids and family will simply enjoy. You will find exciting rides, miniature golf courses, boat rides, go carts and a large number of exciting video games where prizes are given to kids. The place is also ideal for hosting birthday parties and informal gathering with family and friends.

You can also visit the Picture Rocks Miniature Horse Ranch, an animal park, where you can enjoy with your family and kids. You can ride a horse, play with a spotted goat and feed the roosters. Located at the foothills of Tucson Mountains, it is also a great place for picnicking. Another amusement park in the city is the Funtastics Family Fun Park, where you can enjoy a number of thrilling rides with family and friends.

There are a number of parks and gardens located in and around Tucson where you can enjoy nature and escape from the bustle of the city. Many of these parks also provide cycling and jogging trails, picnic sites, large and open areas for games, or space for walking your dog.

Here is a list of some of the city's most beautiful and functional parks.

'A' Mountain

This landmark visible from all over the city is officially known as Sentinel Peak. You can drive to the top to get a picturesque view of the city and its surrounding desert landscape. The display of Tucson's annual 4th of July fireworks is also launched from here.

Kartchner Caverns State Park

The caves of Kartchner Caverns and the surrounding lands were purchased by the state in 1988 for using as a public park. You can take tours of this park to watch some of world's amazing and colorful cave formations. The park also has hiking trails, several campsites and a Discovery Centre. For accommodations you can choose from the several hotels Tucson Arizona located near the park.

Fort Lowell Park and Museum

The museum at this park has various military displays and artifacts, while the park has a large pond filled with ducks, and plenty of space for you to have ball games. The park is open from Wednesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 16:00. For luxury accommodations near this park you can stay at the Sheraton Hotel Tucson Arizona located 0.6 miles form this park.

Biosphere 2 Center

This park is located just outside the city of Tucson and features desert gardens, a tropical rain forest, savanna, marsh, thorn shrub, ocean and a comprehensive agricultural area. It is open daily from 09:00 to 16:00 hours.

Tohono Chul Park

The Tohono Chul Park is used for promoting conservations of the dry region around Tucson. It features a geology wall and a greenhouse demonstration garden. The park also has nature trails, a tea room, art gallery and a gift shop. You can visit the park on any day of the week between 8 am to sunset.

To know more about the Parks in Tucson you can visit the following websites:

http://www.tucson.world-guides.com/tucson_parks_gardens.html

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

http://www.yelp.com/c/tucson-az/parks

The great wonders of Tucson, Arizona lies with their cactus forests, never-ending deserts, adventure trails, scenic mountains and nature parks. The Agua Caliente Park Tucson, in particular is known for its different animal species and its desert vegetation located on the northeast part of town.

What are the activities that can be done in Agua Caliente Park?

You can have picnics and go on a tour through the trails. Agua Caliente Park is also popular for bird watching as the water and upland desert area in the Tucson park attracts all sorts of bird specie such as waterfowls, mocking birds, owls, cactus wren, and many more. You can also visit the Historic Ranch House as well as the Art Gallery while you are there. However, the park doesn't allow fishing, hunting, biking, horses, kites, boats, or volleyball nets.

To know more about Aqua Caliente Park, you can check out the following sites:

http://www.pima.gov/nrpr/eeduc/interpretive/aguacal.htm

http://www.naturalwonders.net/agua/about.htm

During your next visit to Tucson, you should make it a must to stop by in Agua Caliente Park. If you are looking for hotels Tucson AZ, just visit the following sites, you can easily make your bookings online:

http://www.hotel-guides.us

http://www.tucson.hotelguide.net

http://www.tucsonhotels.org