Agua Caliente Park

Pima County Arizona Parks , Tucson Arizona Parks , Tucson Arizona Trails

Welcome to Agua Caliente Park in Tucson, Arizona.

Park History: This unique park lives up to it's name, "Agua Caliente" is Spanish for "Hot Water." This park boasts a warm springs. An artificial stream was created to feed water to three ponds that help provide wildlife habitat. Archeologists tell us that human habitation of this area dates back at least 5,000 years. In 1875 a ranch and resort was developed at these hot springs by a man named James Fuller who named it Fullers Hot Springs Resort. In 1984 some generous local businessmen donated over $200K to help purchase this land and the park opened in January 1985. Today this park tells a lesson of it's history and geology through numerous interpretive signs located throughout the park.

Wildlife: Agua Caliente Park helps protect the home of numerous wild animals including bobcats, egrets, ducks, widgeons, and flycatchers. Please treat their home with respect.

For the lover of the outdoors this park boasts picnic tables with grills, hiking trails, and much more. Come on out and explore.

To contact the office please call 520-724-5000.

This was RecPlanet place of the day on October 20, 2016.