Guide to Parks in Tucson

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

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