The Raúl M. Grijalva Canoa Ranch Conservation Park comprises 4,800 acres of the original San Ignacio de la Canoa Grant. Historic Canoa Ranch is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The Ranch is located at 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Road in Green Valley, AZ
Passion Flower
Valentine Emu Bush
Demonstration gardens at the Historic Canoa Ranch were begun in 2012. This is a collaborative project with Pima County, established when the county opened this ranch to the public. Garden club volunteers have reproduced gardens, an orchard and landscaping that would have existed when operated as a family-owned ranch. The ranch is a popular tourist attraction in the area ~ bird watching, dog walking, and a bit of Sonoran history. Check the Pima County website for hours.
- Historical site owned by Pima County
- Mostly Manning Era (1912-1957) gardens
- Plantings represent history of the ranch
- Plants of the early indigenous peoples of the southwest
- Plants that Father Kino, a Jesuit priest, brought to the area
- Historically medicinal plants used throughout the Sonoran Desert
- Grijalva House is predominantly planted with plants found in Mexico
When you visit:
- Park at the Visitors’ Center parking area by the west entry gate.
- Bring water and snacks as none are available for purchase.
- There are public restrooms available during open hours.
- Stay on the paths to protect the plants.
- Please be sure to take your trash with you.