There are numerous natural areas throughout the Rancho Vistoso community for the enjoyment of all residents. A system of nature paths traverses the community north to south. Our major thoroughfares include bike-ways to encourage non-motorized modes of transportation. There are 13 parks in Rancho Vistoso, including 11 neighborhood parks that are owned by the Vistoso Community Association (VCA) and maintained with our assessments.
All of the parks have the following general rules:
- Hours: Sunrise to 10:00 PM
- No glass containers
- No Alcohol
- No Vandalism – Report it – There is a reward.
- Please remove all debris and refuse
- Children under 6 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
- No dogs off leash
- Pick up all pet waste
Rancho Vistoso residents are fortunate to have a vast variety of parks within our community. Parks and open space have been noted to promote physical activity, reduce stress, improve air quality, and in general increase quality of life. Parks and open space can fulfill basic human needs such as connection to neighbors and friends, connection to self, and connection to nature.
The table below can help you identify the park and desired amenity. We hope you will take advantage of the many resources in Rancho Vistoso.
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Park Amenity Table 2024-updated
Big Wash Park 
This park is tucked away in the Vistoso Vista neighborhood, with grassy area, playground, benches, and vista view point. Located off Rancho Vistoso Blvd on Vistoso Village Drive.
Cortona Park
A neighborhood park with ramada, grass, picnic tables and barbecue grill. Located off Maspalomas Dr. on Tirrema Way with on street parking.
Hohokam Park
This large park has mountain views, grass areas and trees that provide shade. Featuring an enclosed dog park, several playground equipment areas, adult fitness station, restrooms, three ramadas with picnic tables and barbecue grills. Other sport areas include: tennis, volleyball, basketball courts and horseshoe pit. The parking lot is off Desert Fairways Dr. next to Innovation Academy.
Honey Bee Canyon Park **
The Town of Oro Valley operates this 60 acre park in the heart of the Rancho Vistoso community. Offering 3 miles of hiking trails, ramada, restrooms, picnic tables and barbecue grill. With views of the Catalina Mountains, Sonoran desert, petroglyphs and an old dam. Open dawn to dusk daily, the parking lot is off Rancho Vistoso Blvd.
Honey Bee Village Archaeological Preserve **
This Pima County 13 acre site, is the location of a Native American Hohokum Tribe settlement dating back to AD650-1200. The park includes trails that wander through the ancient village site and interpretive signs depicting life in the village views of the Catalina Mountains.
Honey Bee Village Trail Head **
This parking lot for the Preserve includes a ramada, picnic table, water fountain, benches and narrative signage. Located off Rancho Vistoso Blvd. and Moore Loop East, at Spinystar Dr.
Monticello Park
A neighborhood park with mature trees, ramada, grass area, picnic tables, benches and playground, as well as a basketball court. Located on Barlassina Dr. with on street parking.
Moore Loop Park
With spectacular views of the Catalina Mountains, this park has two playground areas, two grass fields, and two enclosed dog parks. Three Ramada’s with picnic tables, barbecue grills, benches and restrooms. The parking lot is off Moore Loop Drive.
Somerset Canyon Park
At the center of Somerset neighborhood, with grass area, benches, basketball half-court, playground, picnic table and barbecue grill. Located off La Canada Dr. on Faldo Way with on street parking.
Sunset Ridge Park
This centrally located park has a large grass area, playground equipment, shade trees, picnic tables and barbecue grill. Sport courts include basketball and volleyball. This green space is accessible off Klinger Canyon Dr. and Eagle View or a parking lot off Hidden Springs Dr. The park is connected and accessible via Wood Shade Trail.
Torreno East Park
A small neighborhood pocket park, with a grassy knoll with tree shade, benches, picnic table and basketball half-court. Located off Desert Fairways Dr. on Topanga Dr. with on street parking.
Torreno West Park
This small neighborhood pocket park has a shade sail over the playground equipment, two climbing structures, benches and small grass area. Located off Moore Rd. to Tarzana Dr. on Bloomington Loop, with on street parking.
Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve **
The town of Oro Valley’s 202 acre park in the heart of the Rancho Vistoso Community. The park has 6.2 miles of concrete shared walking and bike path that winds through the Sonoran Desert. Restroom facilities, views of the surrounding mountains, desert vegetation and wildlife. Open dawn to dusk daily.
Wildlife Ridge Park
This park offers a large green space, mature trees backing to a natural wash area with connecting trails. Restroom facilities, a ramada, picnic tables and barbecue. A large play ground, with basketball half-court, volleyball and baseball/softball diamond. The parking lot is off Woodburne Ave. south of Arrowsmith Dr.
Woodshade Trail Park
A tree lined concrete path winds between the communities of Sunset Ridge and Vistoso Village with benches and picnic tables along the way. The path has connectivity at multiple points, parking at Rancho Vistoso Blvd, at Woodburne Ave at Klinger Canyon, and parking lot at the end of Hidden Springs Dr. The paved trail ends at Sunset Park, but you can continue on a 1/4 mile gravel path through the desert and connect to Hohokum Park.
** owned and operated by the Town of Oro Valley or is a Pima County Conservation Area.