Explore the Natural Beauty of Papago Park

Getting There

• Public Transit

  If you are starting from the Scottsdale Waterfront, walk to the nearest bus stop at N Scottsdale Rd & E Camelback Rd. Catch the Valley Metro Bus Route 81 towards Phoenix. Ride for about 30 minutes and get off at the bus stop at E Washington St & N 24th St. From there, transfer to Bus Route 0, which is a free circulator service. Ride for another 10 minutes and disembark at the stop on E McDowell Rd & N Galvin Pkwy. From the stop, walk north on N Galvin Pkwy for about 15 minutes until you reach Papago Park at 625 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008.

• Bicycle

  If you prefer to bike, rent a bicycle from one of the bike-sharing stations around Scottsdale. Start from the Scottsdale Waterfront and follow the Arizona Canal Path heading west until you reach the intersection with N 64th St. Turn left onto N 64th St and continue until you reach E McDowell Rd. Turn right on E McDowell Rd and ride until you reach N Galvin Pkwy. Turn left onto N Galvin Pkwy and bike north for about 10 minutes until you arrive at Papago Park at 625 N Galvin Pkwy.

• Walking

  For those who enjoy walking, starting from the Scottsdale Waterfront, head east on E Camelback Rd until you reach N 68th St. Turn left and walk north for about 1 mile until you reach E McDowell Rd. Turn right on E McDowell Rd and walk east for about 0.5 miles until you reach N Galvin Pkwy. From there, turn left and walk north for about 15 minutes until you arrive at Papago Park at 625 N Galvin Pkwy.