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Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch

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CURRENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: In an effort to reduce landscaping water use, crews will be working on various locations in the preserve to reduce grass and convert to xeriscape from August to November 2025.

Preserve Address
2757 E. Guadalupe Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234

Preserve Hours
5:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Trails open dawn to dusk

General Contact
recreation@gilbertaz.gov

Wildlife Contact
ParkRangers@gilbertaz.gov
480-503-6263 press 1

Observatory Contact
grco@evaconline.org

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Amenities

  • 110-acre wetland, wildlife sanctuary
  • 7 ponds along hiking trails
  • 1 recreational urban fishing lake, fishing (must have license)
  • 1 floating boardwalk
  • 3 Overnight Campsites
  • 2 Reservable Small Ramadas
  • 2 Restroom Facilities (north and south)
  • Unique children’s play area
  • Various Benches, Bike Racks, Multi-Use Trails
  • Information Kiosk
  • One Dino Dig
  • Gilbert Rotary Centennial Observatory
  • Viewing blind areas
  • Ethnobotanical garden 

 

 

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The Riparian Preserve is an IBCCES Autism Certified Center. Learn more about the certification and access our sensory guides online.