Thunderbird Conservation Park

04/20/2020

It is one of the most beautiful times of year with sunshine and mild temperatures, so many of us are going to be outside, trying to stay active. However, with the current social distancing guidelines and many things being closed, the trails are becoming very busy. Check out our video and be sure that you are following these guidelines, from National Park and Recreation Association, to help keep all of us safe and healthy.

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03/13/2020

DUE TO THE RAIN, PROJECT DATES HAVE CHANGED!
Thunderbird Conservation Park users:
Please be aware, two of the parking lots will be regraded, compacted, and coated with a dust control material. Work will be done in stages to try to minimize the impact to users.

On Monday, March 16, the 67th Avenue and Patrick Lane parking lot project will begin, and is scheduled to reopen on Saturday March 21.

On Monday, March 23, the contractor will begin work on the 55th Avenue and Pinnacle Peak Road parking lot and staff will redirect park users to the overflow lot for trail access during the project through the weekend. The lot will reopen the following Monday, March 30.

Thank you for your patience as this work is done to improve the park.

03/10/2020

Thunderbird Conservation Park users:
Please be aware, two of the parking lots will be regraded, compacted, and coated with a dust control material. Work will be done in stages to try to minimize the impact to users.
On Monday, March 9, the contractor will begin work on the 55th Avenue and Pinnacle Peak Road parking lot and staff will redirect park users to the overflow lot for trail access during the project through the weekend. The lot will reopen the following Monday, March 16. On Monday, March 16, the 67th Avenue and Patrick Lane parking lot project will begin, and is scheduled to reopen on Saturday March 21. Thank you for your patience as this work is done to improve the park.

07/03/2019

Please note Thunderbird Conservation Park will close early today and tomorrow, July 4 at 3 p.m. due to potential fire dangers in and around the park. Have a happy 4th!

05/30/2019

Please note: several hikers have spotted rattlesnakes at Thunderbird Conservation Park the past few days, both on the trails and near the wildlife viewing blinds. Please be cautious as you are enjoying the park! Here is a recent article from Arizona Highways with some good information to keep in mind: https://www.arizonahighways.com/blog/rattlesnakes-emerging-arizona-how-stay-safe. The most important tip to remember: stay on designated trails!

Hikers in Central and Southern Arizona are more likely than usual to encounter a loud, potentially dangerous reptile on the trail this time of year.As KTAR reported last week, rattlesnakes are beginning to emerge from hibernation as Arizona approaches the first day of spring. Additionally, the snake...

03/18/2019

So many winter showers bring gorgeous wildflowers! Check out some of the color poppin’ at this spring. If you haven’t been here for a hike lately, what are you waiting for?!

10/29/2018

Please note this information regarding an event at Thunderbird Conservation Park on Saturday, Nov. 10.

Celebrate 2018 Veteran's Day in Glendale Arizona by participating in this meaningful flag raising project atop Thunderbird park. A chain of people will pass the flag to the top of Thunderbird Mountain, and the US Air Force will fly overhead to celebrate.