Follow the links below to find out where to park, bike, and walk along the Santa Cruz River. Sites are listed north to south. If your favorite place along the river is missing, let us know and we will add it.
Remember, always bring water, a hat, sunscreen, and follow all signage regarding parking and river access.
This multi-use park in Marana has easy access to the Santa Cruz River and The Chuck Huckelberry Loop bike path.
Google maps for directions: 12375 N Heritage Park Drive, Marana, AZ 85653
Town of Marana Birding Along the Santa Cruz River
This 104 acre site in Marana that has a stretch of the lower Santa Cruz River, easy parking, and access to The Loop bike path.
Google Maps for directions: 10190 N Coachline Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85743
Town of Marana El Rio Preserve
Town of Marana Birding Along the Santa Cruz River
This multi-use park along the Santa Cruz River provides easy access to the river. The park also includes a splash pad, library, parking, and easy access to The Chuck Huckelberry Loop bike path.
Google Maps for directions: 7548 N Silverbell Rd, Tucson, AZ 85743
Town of Marana Birding Along the Santa Cruz River
The Sweetwater Wetlands is a water treatment facility, urban wildlife habitat, and outdoor classroom.
Google Maps for directions: 2511 W Sweetwater Drive, Tucson, AZ 85745
This is a section of the Santa Cruz River with a county parking lot adjacent to The Chuck Huckelberry Loop bike trail. The parking lot is located next to Desert Survivors plant nursery.
Google Maps for directions: 1046 West Starr Pass Blvd , Tucson, AZ 85745
Learn more about the City of Tucson Santa Cruz River Heritage Project.
Tumacácori is a unique historic National Park bordered by the Santa Cruz River about 50 miles south of Tucson.
Google Maps for directions: 1891 I-19 Frontage Rd, Tumacacori-Carmen, AZ 85640