Tres Rios Overbank Wetlands – Maricopa Trail
A 700-acre habitat restoration project has brought this part of the Salt River back to life. Thanks to reclaimed water from a nearby water treatment plant, perennial surface water creates a splendid complex of wetlands and riparian habitats that draw all kinds of avian species year-round.
Site Information
Region: Phoenix and Central
County: Maricopa
Directions: From Phoenix, go west on I-10 to 91st Avenue exit. Drive south for 5 miles to Broadway Road. Continue south for 1 mile to a small paved driveway on the right side of the road. Park on either side of the driveway to avoid blocking the gate. Carpooling is encouraged as parking is limited.
Latitude: 33.389417
Longitude: -112.259778
Operational Hours: Open all year, dawn til dusk
Admission or Fees: Free but you must request a visitor's permit from the website
Best time to visit: Year-round
Habitats: Agriculture or Cropland, Desert, Marsh or Wetland, Lake or Pond, Stream or river, Urban or Suburban park
Know Before You Go
See website below to get your free visitor's permit. There is no drinking water on-site.
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
Rare: Crested Caracara, Ruddy Ground Dove
Speciality: Costa’s Hummingbird, Desert Purple Martin, Gray Hawk, Harris’s Hawk, Pyrrhuloxia, Red Crossbill, Ridgway’s Rail, Sage Thrasher
Contact Information
Parks and Recreation Department
City of Phoenix
200 W Washington St
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Phone: 602-262-6862
Website: https://www.phoenix.gov/waterservices/tresrios
Additional Resources
Learn more about birds reported at this location at eBird:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L1871151
Additional Resources:
Birding Without Barriers
