when this went from private to public hands 30 years ago i was concerned it would be destroyed and it has been. this should have been off limits to people, especially children

What a delight! A true oasis in the desert. One of the three old hot springs still exists and the ponds are lovely. Find a table in the shade, read, explore, and bring your picnic lunch. Open play areas and soft shaded relaxing in an otherwise dry desert region.

We explored this desert oasis one March evening when the daytime temperature was 80 degrees, and the oasis felt cool and lovely. The ducks and the turtles entertained us at our picnic table until it was time to walk along the paths and watch the sunset. Highly recommend this little-known county park in extreme eastern Tucson area. Uncrowded, easy to... More

This was a delightful surprise. An Oasis in the dessert with lake, palm trees, some wonderful birds and a bit of wildlife. I loved the dozens of turtles sunning on a big log near the bridge. We saw a few white and blue herons. Lots of pic nick spots and nice walking trails. but don't go on a Monday or... More

But, this is a heck of a climb - so if not in shape, take another trail. I would just say that one might spend so much navigating the narrow mountain trail that you don't see as much as when on a flatter trail.

Way east side park that is worth the drive. An unusual oasis of ponds, palms and wildlife. This is a popular birding spot. Great for a picnic too on the expanses of grass. No bbq that I remember. Good facilities/water/restrooms. Great gift shop. No cost to enter.

Drove all the way from I-10 to the eastern part of Tucson. The place was quiet, the water murky and there wasn't a very large area to walk or hike to get some exercise. Still, if you are looking to do something, it is odd to see this oasis.....

Cool park with a natrual spring at it. Palm trees, and picnic tables. Really neat it's just in the middle of the desert. Nice place to walk around and have a picnic.

I have hundreds of photos that were taken in this beautiful little park. There is a pair of nesting Great Horned Owls that live in the palm trees surrounding the little creek. I was fortunate to have rescued one of their chicks that fell out of the nest one year. It was returned to the site and successfully fledged a... More