Open: Sunrise to Sunset, daily

• Gates locked at Sunset •

Main Entrance: 59th Avenue between

Deer Valley and Pinnacle Peak roads



Due to a recent brush fire, extra caution is required in and around burn areas including park trails. Visitors may also see an increase in wildlife activity, including rattlesnakes. Always stay on designated trails and do not interact with the animals who call this park their home.

Be advised: open fires are prohibited in Glendale Parks per Glendale City Code 16-16.

If you witness park violations please contact the Park Ranger at 623-695-3004.



Information on Adopt-A-Trail.



Thunderbird Conservation Park, a 1,185-acre park in the Hedgpeth Hills, is a conservation park dedicated to preserving the desert environment. The hills were named for Robert Hedgpeth, an early homesteader in the area. The park took its name from the World War II pilot training facility located four miles south of the park. The city of Glendale acquired the park in 1951 through a lease with the federal government. Ownership came in 1956 with the assistance of the Glendale Women’s Club and Glendale Rotary Club. Maricopa County operated the park from 1963 to 1984 and many of the park improvements were made during this time. In 1984 the park was returned to the city. Park activities include picnicking, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, jogging and bird watching. About 15 miles of multi-use trails have been constructed, thanks to the efforts of many volunteer groups.



PLEASE BE COURTEOUS

Trails at Thunderbird Conservation can be crowded during high peak use. With more users comes the need for guidelines for wise trail use. Such guidelines can enable all trail users to have the enjoyable experience everyone is looking for. Remember, courtesy is contagious and, who knows, you may make a new friend! Help us protect this fragile environment by staying on the trails.



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