Arizona State Parks

Experienced bird guides lead this bird walk. They will help you spot and identify various birds that live and visit the park. Novices, seasoned birders, and every experience level of birder will enjoy this event.

Join this learning tour of key native plants in desert and wet riparian habitats with an Arizona Native Plant Society guide.

Imagine what you can see with telescopes provided by the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association at Catalina State Park! Join us for an exciting, educational Star Party!

Learn about and see many reptiles that live naturally in the Sonoran Desert. Listen to our experts talk about the creatures and their adaptions to survive in the desert.

How were the Santa Catalina Mountains formed? What are some of the different rocks in the park? Learn about the geology of the park with experienced geologist, Karen.

Join our local interpretive guides for a hike to the Romero Ruins. With this program, you'll walk through one thousand years of Hohokam history in 90 minutes.

Join us for our monthly concert series at the base of the Catalina Mountains with the Beatles Brothers!

Join one of our park volunteers to explore the history of Catalina State Park and its surroundings from the 1850s to today, and get a sneak peek of exciting upgrades planned.

Experience Catalina State Park’s desert wildlife and dark skies with a one-mile, guided hike on the Nature Trail. Registration required.

Join us for our monthly concert series at the base of the Catalina Mountains for an evening of beautiful classics and Rock and Roll!

Join us for our monthly concert series at the base of the Catalina Mountains for an evening of classic Rock and 70's favorites