Friends of Oracle State Park

06/07/2026

Pinch me, I must be dreaming!

The scorpion hike hosted by Park Ranger Sinda at Oracle State Park Saturday night was a glowingly good evening. Bonus points for a gorgeous sunset… swipe to see!

Keep an eye out for more fun hikes and events

05/27/2026

This Saturday!

This Saturday, May 30, start your day with our peaceful birding meetup on the patio, then come back in the evening for an exciting and educational reptile expo inside the Kannally Ranch House!

To learn more, visit: https://azstateparks.com/oracle/events

05/12/2026

The summer can be a magical time.

05/12/2026

Birding meet-up at the park, ranch house patio, 5./23 & 5/30/26, 7 - 9 AM.

05/11/2026

Just a reminder.

Our last star party of the season is coming up on May 16th! There will be a new moon, which means the sky will be extra dark ✨

6:30-8:00pm: Join us in the ranch house living room for a NASA documentary screening about the story of the James Webb Space Telescope

8:00-10:00pm: Join the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association for telescope viewing just outside the ranch house.

See you there! 🔭

05/11/2026

It’s snake time of year. Come out and learn more about snakes and other reptiles.

On May 30th from 5:00-7:00pm, the Reptile Wranglers of AZ State Parks and Trails are bringing the Sonoran Desert to life with an up-close encounter featuring many different fascinating reptiles and other native animals. Set inside the historic Kannally Ranch House, you will view live reptiles while also learning essential snake safety tips, making this both an exciting and educational adventure for all ages. Don’t miss this unique chance to connect with the desert like never before!

05/09/2026

We are looking forward to this.

Come check out Artist in Residence Jacob Buttry’s final public event at the park! On May 9, meet at our group use area to engage with the play Jacob is working on inspired by his time at Oracle State Park!

See you there! 🎭

05/06/2026

Jacob will be performing a play with community members. Come out and enjoy the fun this Saturday.

Come check out Artist in Residence Jacob Buttry’s final public event at the park! On May 9, meet at our group use area to engage with the play Jacob is working on inspired by his time at Oracle State Park!

See you there! 🎭

05/01/2026

Today, Friday May 1st.

Puzzle Room
Friday May 1st, 1-2P.M.
Work together to solve puzzles in this interactive, escape-room like experience! You will learn about Oracle State Park and follow a story with characters created by resident artist Jacob Buttry based on his experiences in the park.

Artist Open Studio
Sunday May 3rd, 11A.M.-1:30P.M.
During this Open Studio you will have a chance to meet Jacob and see his process of writing, performing, and recording theatre based on his experience at Oracle State Park.

Jacob will also have a Work In Progress Showing on Saturday May 9th to show off the in-progress play that Jacob is creating based on his experience as the Artist in Residence at Oracle State Park.

[📸: Photos 1 and 4 by Jack Kapple, Photo 2 by Devon Christopher Adams courtesy of Mesa Encore Theatre, and Photo 3 by Edna Vihel Arts Center]

04/25/2026

Time to get out on the trails early!!

It is that time of year again! We will be shifting to our summer hours starting May 1st. The park hours will be:

Park opens: 6:00A.M.
Last entry: 3:00P.M.
Park closes: 4:00P.M.

The Kannally Ranch House will be open daily from 8:00A.M. to 3:00P.M.

We make this shift in the summer so we can be open earlier. As temperatures begin to climb we encourage everyone to get out early to beat the heat.