Black Canyon Heritage Park

Explore Nature, Wildlife, and Education in the Heart of Black Canyon City

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Black Canyon Heritage Park provides riparian, birding, butterfly and other environmental experiences in a family friendly, nurturing setting.

Come visit our park; it is a great Nature Preserve in Black Canyon City (Arizona). Come take a short a peaceful accessible nature trail or just sit to view the park’s significant natural resources, birds, butterflies and interpretative displays. We are protecting and preserving a significant natural riparian resource and environmental education experiences. We are also a major birding and butterfly destination.

Our Visitor Center is an official Arizona Tourism Office managed by the Black Canyon City Chamber of Commerce. At our Visitor Center, you’ll discover engaging interpretive displays, a curated selection of items for purchase, and complimentary literature highlighting captivating local and state tourist destinations.

Visitor Center & Park Open Daily

  • 9 AM to 1 PM daily
  • Exceptions : January 1, Easter, Memorial Day, July 4, Thanksgiving, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Friday after Thanksgiving Day, December 24, December 25
  • Free admission
  • No pets allowed
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Sam & Sara mural on south outside wall of Visitor Center

We have one of the murals that is one of the illustrations for a children’s book in different locations throughout our great state. We have the book for sale at the Visitor Center. Watch how it was created by clicking the button below.We’ll have the book at the Visitor in August 2023 – check back for updates. Watch how it was created by clicking the button below.

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Please donate to enable us to continue enhancing the riparian habitat and support educational programs. You can support us by clicking the donation button below or by mailing a check to:
BCHP, PO Box 33, Black Canyon City, AZ 85324.

Visitor Center & Park Open Daily

  • 9 AM to 1 PM daily; Additionally, Monday is open until 5 PM
  • Exceptions : January 1, Easter, Memorial Day, July 4, Thanksgiving, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Friday after Thanksgiving Day, December 24, December 25

More Resources

  • Old Cañon School Museum: Open Friday – Monday, 9 AM to 1 PM – except closed July and August.  See at  Facebook. Museum is owned and operated by the Black Canyon Historical Society.  It is located in the Park.  Call (623) 374-0332 for more information.
  • LIttle Free LIbrary –  Sits on our front pad entrance to the visitor and is open seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Anyone may take a book or share a book. They function on the honor systemto take one.

Upcoming Events

We host a variety of programs, events, and projects to engage our supporters, visitors, and community in conservation. 

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Youth Connections

We encourage youth to discover healthy activities; inspire curiosity about the environment; explore careers; and become stewards.

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Items For Purchase

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR AREA. STOCK UP ON GIFTS FOR FRIENDS.

  • Butterflies of Central and Northern Arizona Guide – $8.95
  • Sam & Sara – story book with pictures of murals painted across Arizona including the south outside wall of our visitor center – $30
  • BCHP ClueKeeper Scavenger Hunt – a one time play game download at the park – $10
  • Black Canyon Underground by Marcy J. Miller – $20
  • Black Canyon Waters by Marcy Miller – $10
  • Nature Guide folding brochure  – $7.95
  • Prehistoric Cultures of the Perry Mesa
  • Region: Proceedings of the Perry Mesa Symposium – by Michael J. Hoogendyk, Will G. Russell, et al. – $25
  • Agent H2O  by Rita Goldner – $17.95.
  • Quincy the Quail books (multiple) by Barbara Renner  – $11.00
  • BCHP T-Shirts – $22
  • Nature Photos BY Paul Santori, Sr. – Pricing Varies; see inventory at Visitor Center 
  • Other sale items – must go to Visitor Center to see current offerings – Pricing Varies; see inventory at Visitor Center 

THANKS TO OUR

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(donated $500 or more) of Black Canyon Heritage Park

Sanders Family

Work Day

Our next work day is to be announced soon.  We’ll post updates here, on our calendar, and in our e-newsletter.

Help maintain and improve our park for your community and our visitors.

Come enjoy a day outside with friends.

Park Rentals

Black Canyon Heritage Park may be rented for your next family picnic or to larger corporate or social events. We recommend that visitors follow the current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines.

If you are considering a specific event at the park, email [email protected] for more information.

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