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 Tres Rios Wetlands, Phoenix Arizona
N 33° 23.348 W 112° 14.739
12S E 384146 N 3695120
Tres Rios has many public uses such as a riparian corridor trail system, birding opportunities and picnic areas.
Waymark Code: WM9PVT
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 09/15/2010
Views: 13
These basins are being studied to determine the optimum design configuration for water quality improvement and increased habitat value with the future goal of creating a full scale wetland that is 4.5 miles in length.
The Hayfield site is located on what was once an old agricultural field on a level terrace that is situated above the Salt River flood way and would only be subject to flood flows that are in excess of the 100 year flood.
Construction on the Hayfield Site began in the Spring of 1995. As with all the demonstration cells, construction was completed by ARCHON, Inc. Each of the sites was primarily planted with soft-stem bulrush (scripus validus) from Kingman, Arizona, and three-squared bulrush (S. olneyi) from Casa Grande, Arizona. Since 1995, over 200 live trees and seedlings have been planted.
The area has a self guided tour with information about each of the areas in water quality, mosquito control, non-lethal beaver control and wildlife diversity. A Docent Tour's can also be arranged.
Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): ~1.5 square miles
Is there a trail system?: Yes
If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.:
Approximately two miles of trails around two different basins
What points of interest are there?:
Riparian, Butterfly Garden, Birding blinds,
What activities are available?:
picnic gazebos in several locations and bicycling
Hours of accessibility?: 6 am - 4 pm daily
List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.):
All the normal desert creatures as well as mosquitos
Dogs Allowed?: Yes
Is a permit/fee required?: No
If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.:
No fee to hike. Fishing license required, if fishing.
Please supply the website of the land if available: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
Visitors are encouraged to supply a picture of either themselves or their GPS at the trailhead and/or signage of the public access lands - describe your experience there and what you saw - tell us why other folks should come visit!
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