| McDowell Sonoran Preserve | |
| Location: | Arizona |
| Website: | https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/visit-preserve |
| Area: | 30580a |
| Governing Body: | McDowell Sonoran Conservancy |
The Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve is a large, permanently protected, sustainable desert habitat in Scottsdale, Arizona.[1]
The preserve encompasses some 30500acres contiguously, and is the largest city park (technically "nature reserve") in the United States.[2] The preserve lands were purchased via a sales tax increment approved by Scottsdale voters, and the preserve is supported in-part by the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy.[3]
The preserve has over 180miles of trails. The trailhead gates are open from sunrise to sunset and there is no charge for access or parking.
Popular activities include hiking (guided & self-guided), mountain biking, rock climbing, running, & horseback riding.