Agua Caliente Park

A Pima County Natural Resources Parks and Recreation Facility(520) 749-3718

12325 E Roger Road
Tucson AZ 85749

                                          (View of Agua Caliente Park Pond 1) 

Welcome to the Friends of Agua Caliente website. 

Stay tuned here as we bring you more and exciting news
and events from Agua Caliente Park. 

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 See below for:

     National Registration Nomination Update
     FOAC Charter/History
     Respect for Agua Caliente Park
     FOAC IRS Non-Profit 501(c)3 Letter    
     FOAC Board Meeting Date

       Agua Caliente Park is now on the National 
                Register of Historic Places!!    

     On July 9, 2009, Agua Caliente Ranch Historic Landscape was entered into the National Register of Historic Places.  This is great news for the Park and should help preserve it for many generations to come.  The National Registry plaque is located to the right of the main entrance into the ranch house. 

Friends of Agua Caliente, Inc.

On a late night in October 1993, the Friends of Agua Caliente, Inc. (FOAC) was formed in an effort to save a historic site in the Tanque Verde Valley.  The organization was successful in saving three of the park's original five buildings.

FOAC has been formally recognized twice by the Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission for its involvement in the preservation of existing buildings and saving the pond site.  We were instrumental in securing a Heritage Fund Grant for the renovation of the Bunkhouse.  On Saturday, August 23rd, 1997, the newly renovated Historic Bunkhouse was officially opened to the public.  FOAC has since worked with the county on paved walking trails and signage at the park.  The Ranch House and Caretaker's Cottage renovations are complete.  The Ranch House opened to the public on April 17th, 2004.  Ranch House hours are 8 am to 4 pm (closed 12-1 pm) and is decorated with period furniture and a rotating art exhibit (see events link).

Although this grassroots organization remains small, the conviction of "The Friends" remains intact.  Today, FOAC is working to preserve the contemplative nature of this "oasis in the desert" along with its natural Sonoran desert plant and wildlife habitats.

The Friends of Agua Caliente, Inc., is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation.  Donations to FOAC are tax deductible to the fullest extend allowed by law.  

Help us preserve this beautiful oasis in the desert.  Select for more information and to see how you can make a difference in our own backyard!

Respect for Agua Caliente Park

Please respect the "off-limits" areas of Agua Caliente Park.  They are "off-limits" in order to protect the delicate nature of our natural water source and the beauty of the Park.  Off-limits areas include: The area where the spring comes out of the ground; the west side of Pond One; and several other "open" areas that provide shelter for our abundant wildlife.  If you see someone in those areas, please ask them to respect the "off-limits" or advise one of the Agua Caliente Park employees.  We appreciate your support.

FOAC IRS 501(c)3 Designation Letter

Please use the below button to access the Friends of Agua Caliente Internal Revenue Service (IRS) 501(c)3 letter, indicating the Friends of Agua Caliente as a non-profit 501(c)3 organization.

Next Board Meeting  
(In the Bunkhouse at Agua Caliente Park)

 May 20, 2013   

7 p.m.

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Updated:  
May 4, 2013