Tucson, Arizona houses some of the most stunning landscapes, skylines, and species in the world. If you are considering visiting this area, then you definitely won’t want to miss out on an inside view of the true beauty of Arizona.
The Tohono Chul Park occupies forty-nine acres in Tucson. Tohono Chul Park houses one of the most fantastic botanical gardens anywhere in the world, but there is so much more to take in than the gorgeous blooms grown here each year. This park is a source of entertainment for all ages and offers a number of wonderful sights and activities each and every day. Among the favorites of children is the Reptile Ramble, during which park guides show off the awesome examples of captive reptiles kept safe by the park. This teaches, among other things, to respect the creatures and their habits, and also a bit of a “face your fear” philosophy.
Among the many gardens that occupy the forty-nine acres, is a children’s garden, where those who have had their fill of snakes can sail a toy boat through the meandering stream. Hummingbird garden, which is aptly named, is designed to appeal to the small flittering creatures, which have either come to reside within the park’s boundaries or simply happen through on their normal migration. There is even a garden for honoring the arts. The performance garden is not so much about the trees and flowers, as it is about the stage which becomes the temporary home of several special events in the spring and fall. And, for those interested in geology, the park pays respect to the rock formations that natural occur in the nearby Santa Catalina Mountain range. A fifty-five foot semi-circle wall contains a specimen of each of these formations and rests just beneath the view of the mountains themselves.
For those who have had enough of the outdoors, this park is also happy to pay tribute to artists of all types. The indoor gallery and exhibit hall pay homage to local artists who have the privilege of hanging their works alongside the natural artwork of Mother Nature. Every eight weeks these exhibits are changed out for an ever-changing indoor landscape, much like that outside.
Finally, for those who simply have not had enough, there are concert series, classes, workshops, and a calendar full of exciting events meant to draw you back for more of the park’s majestic beauty. From truly inspiring and education presentations on topics such as seasonal allergies, to workshops that provide hands on lessons in the arts, the Tohono Chul Park in Tucson has something for everyone.
