Nice trails, but there are homeless encampments. Beware of bicyclists. They go very fast.

Its great place to visit. Wasnt aware of this place till on a field trip. Has spectrum of hands-on experiences for every age including fun-filled family programming, weekend activities & festivals, STEM-supporting school field trips and on-the-ground conservation work focused on local species at risk. There is little something for everyone!

Great trails for biking, hiking or for simply observing nature. Saw a burrowing owl and a road runner last visit. The park has easy, moderate and hard trails for people of all fitness levels. Be sure to pack plenty of snacks and water, the trails goes on forever. Great way to spend a day.

The Thursday night Birds and Beer event was fun and informative. Staff members were friendly and helpful.

Nice place for special events plus the rio solado recreation

The building is nice. There are lots of trails. There are also lots of trash, probably left by homeless people and teens. I wouldnt want to go alone.The pic is the best area there and it is right by the building.

We were very excited to visit and learn more about birds for my daughters homeschooling. I am a landscape architect and was also looking forward to learning more about our local birds and what they may be doing this time of the year, as well as answer my daughters question about which birds are migrating through Arizona right now. The three people we talk to could not answer our questions, which were met with annoyance (my almost 6yr old didn’t understand why they were “not being nice”).The two children were excited to see the gift area, puppets, and the many books and exhibits. By no means were they loud, but the place was hosting a lunch meeting on the other side of a wall, in which people were standing around talking and eating. Even IF the children were being loud, the place had Legos and was clearly set up for children, what do they expect!As we were checking out and the cashier was answering a bird question, a lady came over and very rudely interrupted; without saying excuse me or anything, she went right to saying we were too loud and needed to keep our conversations low because of the event being hosted. I of course looked at her in disbelief and said we were not being loud, and anyway, we were on our way out.We were also asked HOW we found the place, why we were there (not in a friendly way), as if we weren’t supposed to be there. We didn’t even make it to the outdoor area before feeling overwhelmed by the unwelcoming looks we received. Part of me wonders why we were treated so poorly, and feel sad for the kids who were very excited to be there after a 50 min drive.

Walked our pitbull and had a pleasant picnic in a very peaceful setting without worry of other dogs or people that our playful puppy might scare.

Its A really primitive place to stop and rest. There are no bathroom doors on the womens stalls and only one toilet works. There is a pond that has some wildlife. The ducks are pretty awesome though and people tend to leave you alone.

Beautiful green spaces and fun place to look for insects and other animal life, however dont go alone. There were homeless people living in the vegetation. I never see park Rangers anywhere, except when its time for them to close the gates entering the parking lot.

Free education, friendly people, and we saw some cool birds both inside and out. Whats not to like?

Great center. We had an event with the PHOENIX business journal and it made a good venue. Made me want to come back just to visit.

We had our wedding here this spring!This place was so lovely!!We had a beautiful spring wedding, everything was perfect! Our guests had a wonderful time and loved the unique setting and super unique Mexican food buffet. It was cozy but had plenty of room for 80 guests. It was very private, there is only one wedding at a time so we had the place to ourselves! Not to mention the GREAT price for the wedding and reception! We booked and worked through Ensemble Catering, the lovely Madison has been a DREAM to work with! She was always quick to respond to emails and was there for us every step of the way through the planning process, from handling payments to choosing linen colors :). For a fabulous and cool headed day-of coordinator on a hectic day like wedding day, she’s your girl! We love the Audubon Center and Ensemble Catering!

Nice place to look at wildflowers.

Fun fun fun

Great easy hike with alternative walking path.

Great center to take the kids and for anyone interested in birds and raptors

It was very pretty and educational. We loved it.

Interesting lecture on vultures

An award-winning building in a riparian environment just a few short miles from bustling downtown Phoenix! 3rd Thursday happy hours with low cost craft beer, wine and nibbles at sunset on the patio next to the riparian reeds and water feels like anywhere but AZ! Add in a free lecture about birds and the environment by experts with funny and entertaining delivery makes this a sought-after place to be!

Love it here. Staff is great and they offer alot to the community. We go to the birds and beer nights also. Friendly staff always helpful.

Beautiful center with lots of educational opportunities, space for classes/events, and outdoor paths. Try to attend a bird walk if youre just starting out.

We went here for a field trip and the staff was so knowledgeable and great with students of all ability levels and those with challenges. Hands on, active, and relaxing. It was a great experience. They also have a really nice little gift shop that they dont advertise with some toys and lots of books and such.

Great for field trips!

Nice natural desert wildlife and vegetation. But no bathroom facilities.

Great place for birding. Very informational

Great place close to downtown to escape for a hike

I took my grandson to liberty wilderness animal encounters. Its a very nice environment. The show was educational. Im looking forward to going back

A very nice place to visit and for taking a walk. Im not sure of their hours(thus the 4 star rating). I do not intend for that to be a negative, its just an observation. Theres plenty of places to park, and trails for a walk or hike. It would be a great place for a lunch break to sit outside and take a walk. Just a lovely outdoor experience in the middle of town.

So lovely! Wetlands in the riverbed. Makes me think what the river may have been.

Seriously, five stars? For this trash-strewn homeless paradise at the end of various nearby industrial drain pipes with hardly a trace of water in it? Come on, be honest... And dont forget the nice hazardous waste plume left behind by Motorola and Intel in the 50s. There is nothing here to see, so dont waste any time here.

Wetlands brought to the river bottom. A beautiful spot for wildlife and special events.

Love the view and live demonstrations

Saturday mornings at 8 you can can go on a guided bird-watch walk. There is a visitor center with a gift shop. It is a very peaceful, enjoyable, and educational experience

Need more signage for self guided tours. Also needs more places to stop and rest. A few benches and receptacle containers would go a long way.At times it was a little sketchy with the homeless people.

A genuine place for good gatherings, check out 3rd Thursdays fir B&B except July. They regularly have events for kids and families wonderful to go to during the cooler months.

Very beautiful. Attended a wedding here and was excellent.

Thanks to the employee here who puts out the hummingbird feeders! Finally got to see a Costas.Thanks to their burrowing owl map, I got to see a few in the morning along the river.

Cool place to know more about fauna.

Beautiful and Well preserved place

Lots of desert trails. Cool education building.

It was a great spot for the wedding we attended.

Great. Going again when its cooler

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Great for birding and hiking in the middle of the city.

A hidden gem!

Great place for Urban birding and scout projects

Whoa

Very interesting

Absolutely beautiful

Beautiful!!

Cool.

A wonderful surprise in the city.

Gorgeous!

Loved this place

Love it

Wonderful nature area