Explore Phoenix
Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch
Type: Outdoor Activities, Parks, Reserves
10Best Says
Even if you're not a birdwatcher, a visit to this 110-acre wildlife preserve is worth your time. The landscape is beautiful, with a series of eight ponds providing a comfortable habitat for all sorts... Read More
Even if you're not a birdwatcher, a visit to this 110-acre wildlife preserve is worth your time. The landscape is beautiful, with a series of eight ponds providing a comfortable habitat for all sorts of wildlife, especially birds. Over 150 species have been spotted here, including hummingbirds, ducks, herons, vultures, gulls, pelicans, hawks, cormorants, roadrunners, hawks, swallows and geese. Several paths wend their way through the preserve, and ranger-led family walks are offered on the third Saturday of the month, October-April.
Advertisement
Hours:
- Fishing Lake: Daily Sunrise-10pm
- Preserve: Daily Sunrise-Sunset
- Observatory: Fri-Sat Sunset
Admissions:
- Preserve Free
Campsite Fee $30
Dinosaur Dig $10