The Riparian Preserve At
Water Ranch
2757 E. Guadalupe Road
Gilbert, Arizona
Hours of Operation
Fishing Lake: Dawn - 10:00 pm
Preserve: Dawn - Dusk
Download a visitor's Preserve map in .pdf format
Facility Fees
Ramada rental: $20.00 per hour for Gilbert residents, $30.00 per hour for non-residents
Campsite fees: Smaller - $30.00 per night and Larger - $40 per night
Dinosaur Dig Reservation (afternoons and weekends only): $10.00 per hour for site reservation. Additional $50 for site preparation and provision of dig materials.
Full common area can be reserved, which includes both ramadas, playground, grassy turf, and dino dig site, at a rate of $75 per hour.
For organized groups of 70 or more, the full common area must be reserved at the above rate,
and must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance.
Call 480-503-6200 for all site reservations, including campsites and ramadas.
Please note that as a Preserve, we request that any decorations or other items used on our sites are environmentally friendly. Please no balloons, confetti, or mylar. Please ensure that all trash is secured in bins upon completion of use.
Preserve is handicapped accessible. Please be aware that many trails are
gravel and uneven.
Observatory
The Gilbert Rotary Centennial Observatory (GRCO) is the latest addition to the Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch. The facility is available for a variety of public programs, offering an educational opportunity unique to the Valley.
View Schedule of Observatory Programs
More About the Gilbert Rotary Centennial Observatory
Future Education Center
The Riparian Institute plans to build an Education Center that will offer a focal point for every visitor to the preserve. It will provide a source of learning and experience for people of all ages. The Center will be located just east of the intersection of Greenfield and Guadalupe Roads in the Town of Gilbert.
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