Summer Hours 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.

During May, June, July and August hours are 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily; arrive early to enjoy cool mornings and a chorus of songbirds as you walk the trails. Saturday, May 10, we have a 6:30 a.m. guided bird walk followed by a presentation of photography by EJ Peiker at 9:00 a.m. in the Lecture Room. Regular admission of $7.50 for adults or $3 for ages 5-12 includes weekend nature walks. The Arboretum is located at Highway 60 milepost #223 near the historic copper mining town of Superior, 55 miles due east of Phoenix. The drive takes about two hours from Tucson via highway 79 North past Florence to highway 60, then turn right and continue East another 12 miles. There is no restaurant at the Arboretum but sandwiches, drinks and snacks are available in our gift shop. Picnic tables and charcoal grills are available for visitors to use. Pets are welcome, provided they remain leashed at all times and are well-behaved. Read about the Arboretum's 75-year heritage, our HISTORY page describes how the Arboretum has grown to include two miles of trails and into a place for children to learn and for all ages to appreciate the beauty and importance of desert ecosystems. for children to learn and for all ages to appreciate the beauty and importance of desert ecosystems.
Featured Artist: Judy Bottler
Photography by Mesa artist Judy Bottler is featured in our visitor center gallery through May 31.
Read more and preview the exhibit