The park WiFi will be unavailable until further notice.
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.
Romero Site Interpretive Hike
Catalina State Park
May 6 and 20 8-9:30 a.m.
Join local guides for a tour of the Romero site and walk through 1000-years of indigenous Hohokam history in 90-minutes! Learn about the area’s ranching history and how the Hohokam made a living in the desert. Note: This trail has stairs and crosses a seasonal stream; be prepared to walk in ankle-deep water. No restrooms on-site. Meet at the Romero Ruins Ramada.
Limited to 20 people: First Come, First Served
There is no cost to this program, but park entrance fees apply or bring your Arizona State Parks annual pass.
MORE EVENTS
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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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Thursdays, May 2, 9 and 16, 2024
Native Plant Hike
Join this learning tour of key native plants in desert and wet riparian habitats with an Arizona Native Plant Society guide.
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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, May 4, 2024
Music in the Mountains Concert Series: Dick Arnold
Join us for an evening of tight harmony vocals, relaxed guitars, funky originals and quirky covers.
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Tuesday, May 14 and 21, 2024
Evening Bird Walk
As temperatures soar, nocturnal birds take flight during the cool evening hours to hunt under the cover of darkness, join experienced birding guides with powerful spotlights to spot the owls and nighthawks that prowl the night skies on this unique nighttime adventure! Registration required.
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Second and fourth Monday of the month
Catalina State Park - Past, Present, Future
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.
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Saturday, June 1, 2024
Music in the Mountains Concert Series: Nancy Elliott
Join Catalina State Park on for its popular Music in the Mountains concert series featuring a Southwestern Americana performance by Nancy Elliott!
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May 4 | Oct. 26, 2024
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!
