Parking is only allowed in designated parking spots. Please observe all rules distributed by rangers when entering the park. Use caution as flooding is possible.
Catalina State Park - Past, Present, Future
Catalina State Park
First and third Mondays 10-11 a.m.
Catalina State Park has been beloved for decades by many but do you know how the park came to be? Explore the history of Catalina State Park and its surroundings from the 1850s to today. Take a “behind the scenes” look at today’s operations and get a “sneak peek” at exciting new upgrades coming to the park. Please bring a chair. Meet at the trailhead picnic area.
Note: This program is weather dependent.
Program begins at 9 a.m. except for dates scheduled in December. On Dec. 2 and Dec. 16, the program will begin at 10 am.
MORE EVENTS
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Saturdays, Oct. 19-April 26, 2025
Catalina State Park Nature Program
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.
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Sundays and Wednesdays
Guided Bird Walks at Catalina
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.
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Sundays - check dates in description
Sunday Geology Walk at Catalina
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.
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First and Third Friday of the Month
Catalina Nights
Experience Catalina State Park’s desert wildlife and dark skies with a one-mile, guided hike on the Nature Trail. Registration required.
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Saturday, December 21, 2024
Music in the Mountains Concert Series: Janice Deardoff
Join us for our monthly concert series at the base of the Catalina Mountains with Janice Deardoff!
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Saturday, December 21, 2024
Winter Solstice Night Hike
Celebrate the Winter Solstice and the longest night of the year with a guided night hike around the Nature Trail Loop.
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Second and fourth Mondays
Romero Site Interpretive Hike
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.
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January 1, 2025
First Day Hike at Catalina State Park
Ring in the New Year with a group hike on a new trail!
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Saturday, January 4, 2025
Music in the Mountains Concert Series: Chris Arpad
Join Chris Arpad for an evening of steel drums in Catalina State Park!
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Saturday, January 4, 2025
Buffel Slayers
Help eradicate buffelgrass from the park and Save Our Saguaros! Be prepared to work hard!
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Saturday, January 18, 2025
Music in the Mountains Concert Series: Robert Wright
Join us for our monthly concert series at the base of the Catalina Mountains with Robert Wright!
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Jan. 25, 2025 | April 18, 2025
Star Party at Catalina State Park
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!
