Friends of "A" Mountain at Sentinel Peak Park

Friends of "A" Mountain at Sentinel Peak Park

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A prominent landmark, hiking trail, park and sunset destination Downtown. The base of the mountain is

The Friends of "A" Mountain at Sentinel Peak Park is a group of volunteers who love this special place and want to improve it. By "liking" this page, you have joined us in our effort to honor Tucson's birthplace. We organize buffelgrass removal parties, lead trail hikes, and advocate for funding to improve the park. The "A" was built by University of Arizona students in 1916 - just four years after Arizona become the 48th state

12/15/2020

Our “A” turned blue in honor of the front line health care workers taking care of us in this global pandemic. Thank you!

The Healing Power of Nature 10/28/2020

Are you getting 120 minutes of nature a week? Come visit Sentinel Peak Park!

The Healing Power of Nature Spending time outdoors has powerful health benefits, according to a growing body of research. Consumer Reports explains how the healing power of nature can boost health and reduce stress.

03/30/2020

Be safe everyone. Have a beautiful evening

Is It OK to Take a Walk? 03/19/2020

Nature boosts your immune system. Sentinel peak has space for social distancing.

Is It OK to Take a Walk? Yes, experts say. Equal parts transit alternative and therapy, contemplative strolls are helping people’s mental and physical health. Just stay six feet apart.

11/01/2019

Amazing photo by Zach Malmgren. Thank you!!

City to ban vehicle traffic on 'A' Mountain on Mondays 10/11/2019

Mark your calendar! Bikes and pedestrians will soon have one day a week without cars. New hours for Safe Mondays on Sentinel Peak (no vehicle access) are expected to start on Veterans Day, Nov. 11.

City to ban vehicle traffic on 'A' Mountain on Mondays During the rest of the week, vehicles will be allowed in the park between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Mission Garden: Friends of Tucson's Birthplace 07/07/2019

From the top of Sentinel Peak you can see Mission Gardens below - where the friends of Tucson’s birthplace have created a living agricultural museum of Sonoran Desert-adapted heritage fruit-trees, traditional local heirloom crops and edible native plants. Volunteers are always needed!

Mission Garden: Friends of Tucson's Birthplace Mission Garden, owned by Pima County and operated by Friends of Tucson’s Birthplace showcases Tucson’s long agricultural heritage. It is a living museum of S...

05/29/2019

The fuzzy fruit capsule of the creosote plant Plus a great view of the mountains from the lower trail of Sentinel peak park.

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1501 W Sentinel Peak Road S
Tucson, AZ
85745

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm
Sunday 8am - 8pm