Thunderbird Conservation Park
A 1,185-acre park in the Hedgpeth Hills, is a conservation park dedicated to preserving the desert environment with around 15 miles of multi-use trails. Four wildlife viewing blinds are located at Thunderbird Conservation Park along the north side of the sedimentation basin. Three of the viewing blinds are accessible from the trails off Pinnacle Peak Road and the fourth is handicap accessible and located off 59th Avenue. These blinds provide areas for viewing the park’s 50+ different species of birds and wildlife attracted to the man-made water feature. They feature a decorative block wall with “windows” for viewing, benches and a path to access them.
Site Information
Region: Phoenix and Central
County: Maricopa
Directions: From the Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway), take the 59th Avenue exit.
Latitude: 33.697405
Longitude: -112.178307
Operational Hours: Open all year, 24 hours a day
Admission or Fees: None
Best time to visit:
Habitats: Desert, Lake or Pond
Know Before You Go
Safety First! Arizona has many beautiful places to explore and we’d like to help you make it a safe and enjoyable experience. Check out our recommendations for hiking precautions.
Species Highlights
Speciality: Costa’s Hummingbird, Ladder-backed Woodpecker
Charismatic: Cactus Wren, Curve-billed Thrasher, Gambel’s Quail, Gila Woodpecker, Greater Roadrunner, White-winged Dove
Contact Information
City of Glendale
5850 West Glendale Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85301
Website: https://www.glendaleaz.com/cms/One.aspx?portalId=15209085&pageId=15328822
Additional Resources
Learn more about birds reported at this location at eBird:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L11038382
