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Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Center

A vibrant space for wildlife, scenic trails, and community programs in the heart of Phoenix.
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Aerial view of Rio Salado ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Center. Photo: Luke Franke/ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½
Discover adventure, birds, and how to make a difference at an ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ center.

3131 South Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85040

Center:

Closed

Trails:

Open Hours: 7:00am - Sunset

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Discover the beauty of the Sonoran Desert at the Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Center. Just two miles from downtown Phoenix, our center welcomes visitors to explore scenic trails, spot native birds, and enjoy free community programs. Come experience where nature, learning, and adventure meet in the heart of the city. 

The center is open Tuesday-Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Even when we are closed, the birds are still here! Hiking and bike trails all around Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area are open for free, seven days a week, 365 days a year, from dawn to dusk. 

Rio Salado ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Center Photo: Danny Roper-Jones/ ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Southwest
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Check out our indoor exhibits, borrow binoculars, and more!
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Check out some of our programs, community events, or other ways to get involved at the center.

Looking through Microscope Photo: Danny RJ/ ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Southwest
Education Programs
Looking through scope at Rio Salado Photo: Juliana Gomez/ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Southwest
Bird and Nature Walks
Mujeres Show Photo: Danny RJ/ ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Southwest
Facility Rentals
Burrowing owl workday Photo: Luke Franke
Conservation Volunteer Days
Upcoming Events
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Jun
20
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Nature Explorers
Phoenix, AZ
Join us for a fun, family-friendly nature adventure at the Rio Salado ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Center! Families are invited to get outside, explore the trails and...
Family & Kids In-Person
Center Closure
Jul
3
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Southwest
Center Closure
Phoenix, AZ
The Rio Salado ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Center will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day. We wish everyone a safe and fun holiday weekend.
Art, Culture & Community In-Person
Center Closure
Jul
4
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
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Center Closure
Phoenix, AZ
The Rio Salado ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Center will be closed on Saturday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. We wish everyone a safe and fun holiday weekend.
Art, Culture & Community In-Person
Sep
4
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Southwest
Rio Nature Network Meeting
Phoenix, AZ
The Rio Nature Network is an informal gathering hosted by ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ at Rio Salado ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Center on a quarterly basis. The group aims to provide a...
Art, Culture & Community In-Person
Sep
19
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Rio Salado ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Center
Art and Papermaking Workshop
Phoenix, AZ
Join Arizona State University (ASU), AZ Land, and ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Southwest for a fun, family-friendly workshop featuring art, papermaking, and discussions...
Art, Culture & Community In-Person
Dec
4
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Southwest
Rio Nature Network Meeting
Phoenix, AZ
The Rio Nature Network is an informal gathering hosted by ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ at Rio Salado ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Center on a quarterly basis. The group aims to provide a...
Art, Culture & Community In-Person
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