Visit and connect with the Santa Cruz

These resources will help you connect with the Santa Cruz River, from field trips to art to river-focused service, there is something for everyone. 
Group of people standing next to the Santa Cruz with hiking poles and hats on

Visiting the river

Visiting the Santa Cruz River is easy whether you are walking, biking, or driving.

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3 children sitting on the edge of the Santa Cruz River with paper in their hands

Field Trips

The Santa Cruz River is the perfect place for a field trip full of discoveries.

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People conducting a river clean up with large blue garbage bags

Service Visit

Multiple organizations host regular clean-up and habitat restoration events year round. 

River Service
People near Santa Cruz River watching a person with a net for catching flying insects standing in the river

Community Events

Join your Tucson neighbors for a community event celebrating the Santa Cruz. 

Events
View of Santa Cruz River with clouds reflected in on the surface of the water

Virtual River Tour

Video tour of the Santa Cruz River complete with beautiful river sights and sounds.

Virtual River Tour
Image of map of Tucson bike path The Loop

Visit via The Loop

Visit the Santa Cruz via the Chuck Huckelberry Loop shared-use path.

The Loop Path