South Mountain Environmental Education Center

My first time in the desert and I saw so many kinds of cactus. Unfortunately the center wasn't open but I was able to walk around and admire the beauty of South Mountain

Muy bonito lugar para ir con la familia, especialmente ver la puesta de sol, solamente estar atentos,con las serpientes, ten cuidado donde pisas .

What a great spot just outside of the city. We loved the walk and the view from Dobbins Lookout, and the visitor’s center had a lot to look at in a small space.

No wonder this is a great place for children! Lots of interactive activities! The paved walkways are good for wheelchairs and there are over 60 miles of paths to hike and bike. Stop at the visitors center for a map of the trails and walk through the area that gives the history of South Mountain Park area. Take your children into the library room for a great selection of books and activities. Pick up a sheet listing the activities or check out their website. There are paved paths around the center to view the wildlife and petroglyphs can be seen right off the path. This is definitely is a great education source! There are restrooms inside the visitors center. The historic store is located to the south of the road before you enter the park.

Who knew that we had a mini museum in our backyard! We live at the foothills of South Mountain, and decided to explore. The weather was phenomenal, and the staff was very helpful. Lovely trails, and they even had a children's reading/learning room! Overall, a beautiful afternoon!

I absolutely give the South Mountain Park and education center 5 stars. Everything was easy to find and out on the trails things were well-marked and easy to locate. We traveled here from Chicago and we're with our friends live in Mesa, and they were the ones are recommended we go to the South Mountain Park. We are glad that we stopped in the education center and learn more about this excellent area.

I didn't go in the center but we drive up to the summit. Beatitudes!!