Agua Caliente Regional Park

Trail Facts at a Glance

Name: Roy P. Drachman-Agua Caliente Regional Park

Location: 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ 85749

Trail length plus more: 1.8 miles over 101 acres, Gain 50’, Elevation 2700’

Trail surface: Sections paved and hard surfaced, some grass, wide bridge

Parks agency: Pima County Natural Resources Parks and Recreation

Contact: 520-724-5000

Parking fee: none

Trail hours: sunrise to sunset, daily

Ranch House Visitor Center and Art Gallery: May - October: Wednesday - Sunday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., November - April: Wednesday - Sunday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (closed for county holidays)

Transit: none

Date of last visit: September 1, 2025

Disclaimer:

The information provided is for general guidance only and may not reflect current conditions. Users must assess trails for themselves, consider their own abilities, and assume all risks associated with trail use. Tucson AccessTrails, a nonprofit corporation, is not responsible for any injuries or incidents that may occur. Always use caution and prepare appropriately when visiting trails.

Description:

Overview

A lush oasis in the Tucson desert featuring three spring-fed ponds
Surrounded by palm trees and a diverse desert ecosystem

Parking, Restrooms & Amenities

Accessible parking and accessible restrooms
Offers ample shade, benches, picnic tables, and interpretive signs about wildlife, plants, and history
Ranch house now serves as a visitor center and art gallery, staffed by docents during open hours
Art sculptures line the trails
Permanent binocular station offers close-up views of wildlife and mountains
Features a constructed island accessible by a wide bridge, offering 360° pond views
Large grassland area popular for picnics, and barbecues
Dogs allowed on trails but not permitted inside the visitor center or art gallery