Tucson Mountain Park Interpretive Programs

Ironwood Picnic Area
1548 South Kinney Road

The entrance to Ironwood Picnic Area is 3.9 miles north of Ajo Way or 1.5 miles south of Gates Pass Road. Signs along the Ironwood Picnic Area drive will direct you to the meeting place for each event listed below.

Tucson Mountain Park Programs

During your next visit to Tucson Mountain Park, include one of the new interpretive programs and special events with themes to match the seasons.

For meeting location and to reserve your space, call  615-7855 or e-mail eeducation@pima.gov

Tucson Mountain Park Programs for April - June

Sonoran Desert Weedwackers
Join the Sonoran Desert Weedwackers to eradicate buffelgrass and fountain grass in Tucson Mountain Park. Work may require hiking and pulling buffelgrass on steep slopes. Meeting locations change frequently. For meeting location, call 520-615-7855 or email
eeducation@pima.gov.
Saturday, May 19, 7:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, June 16, 6:00 – 9:00 a.m.

For the hardiest weed warriors the following Wednesday work parties may require hiking and pulling buffelgrass on steep slopes.
Wednesday, May 9, 7:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, May 23, 7:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, June 13, 6:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, June 27, 6:00 – 9:00 a.m.

Tucson Mountain Park Bird List