Gene C. Reid Park

Trail Facts at a Glance

Name: Gene C. Reid Park

Location: 910 S. Concert Pl., Tucson, AZ 85179

Trail length plus more: Interior Loop: 1 mile, Perimeter Loop: 2 miles, Gain 30’, Elevation 2500’, Perimeter loop shared by hikers, runners, and cyclists

Trail surface: Paved, and dirt paths with roots, ruts, rocks and sand

Parks agency: City of Tucson Parks and Recreation

Contact: 520-791-4873

Parking fee: Free

Trail and Park hours: 6am-10:30pm, daily

Rose Test Garden: 6am-10:30pm, daily; Closed annually from December 1 through March 31 for pruning and cleaning

Park Express Train: 9am-4pm, daily; $4 for a ride

Transit: Route 17 on Country Club Rd.

Route 7 on 22nd St.

Date of last visit: 2 February 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

One of Tucson’s oldest, largest, and shadiest parks
Covers 131 acres, including over 70 acres of turf and hundreds of shade trees
Features two central lakes that serve as duck ponds and irrigation reservoirs

Parking, Restrooms & Amenities

Numerous accessible parking spaces
Short, paved route to an accessible restroom near the parking lot. Other restrooms may not be accessible
A shady playground
A 2-acre dog park (separate areas for large and small dogs)
A rose garden with an accessible gazebo
Drinking fountains are dog-friendly
Dogs allowed on-leash throughout the park

Trail Route

1-mile interior loop: Encircles the north lake, passes the outdoor performance center, playgrounds, and Tucson Zoo
2-mile perimeter loop: Follows a wide asphalt path used by runners, hikers, and cyclists and passes the Cancer Survivors Plaza
Both loops converge at the north lake near the trailhead
Additional flat dirt paths crisscross the park, leading to the south lake