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Sahuaro Ranch Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,388 Google reviews · Running trail in Glendale, Arizona · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
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- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Sahuaro Ranch Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Set on old ranch grounds, this park features wandering fowl, a historic house museum & play areas.
What runners say about Sahuaro Ranch Park
“they had beef with each other & sounded like donkeys when they were fighting🤣 The rose garden was beautiful and grounds were well kept.”
“they had beef with each other & sounded like donkeys when they were fighting🤣 The rose garden was beautiful and grounds were well kept.”
I did a bridal shower picnic there and i have to say this is officially my new favorite park. It's quite, lots of green grass, great places to take photos and a great location for a luxury picnic. It wasn't crazy busy while we were there and I love that there are peacocks walking around.
We had a ton of fun here! There are pigeons, chickens and peacocks everywhere. The pigeons fly a little erratically, but are super fun to watch! Great place to walk around for an hour or two. Would make a great stop for kids as I am sure they would love all the animals. Very beautiful park!
Saguaro Ranch Park has been a special place in my life for as long as I can remember. I grew up coming here as a child, and now I have had the privilege of bringing my own children here for years as well. It is one of those rare places that holds generations of memories.
Fascinating! Lovely and quiet to walk around the whole ranch. The flock of peacocks is no longer resident at the Park. Apparently, the flock was expected to be 500 peacocks 'soon' and there is/will be an overwhelming maintenance issue.
Trail conditions & character
“they had beef with each other & sounded like donkeys when they were fighting🤣 The rose garden was beautiful and grounds were well kept.”
“There’s a dog park also though the small dog park is really small.”
“Two public bathrooms are located on opposite sides of the park.”
Plan your run at Sahuaro Ranch Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteglendaleaz.com
- Phone+1 623-930-2820
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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