Zanjero Park — Attraction in Gilbert

We were staying in Gilbert, and when I learned about Zanjero Park, I knew we had to visit. Even if I weren't slightly obsessed with owls, I would recommend a visit to anyone who wants to see owls up close. Zanjero is located next to one of the Phoenix area's busy highway 'loops,' which is another reason this park is exceptional. It is small with some dirt hiking/biking/horse riding trails, but the real attractions can be found by taking the short hike on the paved walkway along the perimeter of the park. There, you will find that local folks have created a safe place for the burrowing owls to live. When we visited South Dakota, we went to great lengths to snap a few pictures of burrowing owls who had taken up residence in prairie dog burrows. Imagine my delight in seeing numerous burrowing owls literally standing in front of these man-made burrows that line the perimeter of Zanjero Park. The park is located next to a very large field, and evidently, that provides these little guys with all of the food they need. The park includes a large water source that has been put in place in order to fill a trough that horses can use. There are also hitching posts and a nice set of picnic tables for visitors. If you have a penchant (obsession?) for owls, or if you simply want to view nature up close, a visit to Zanjeo Park will also be high...

Well my friends, this your normally desert park right next to S lindsey rd, just S of the 202 freeway. Yes it's pretty much a desert picnic area. No restrooms plants and tress are all dead just waiting for a good down poor. (Rain) watch the lizzards run frantically on the hot 🔥 dirt, little list rabbits, sitting under the awing picnic area facing north watch all the cars and trucks race by on the freeway. Make sure my friends that you bring plenty of drinks, your lunch and enjoy the desert picnic are. Today was a good day, a nice cool breeze came through on this warm day Here you get what you get so far no...

Meh, not too impressed with this park. It was right before you turn onto the highway and the parking lot was not very well marked. The lot was dirt and it had a lot of construction vehicles milling about there too- very loud. I walked along the dirt path from the parking lot and it was right next to the street where cars drove by nonstop. Finally, 3 minutes later, I arrive to a shaded ramada which was clean and that was nice, but I don't recall seeing any other trails. No restrooms either. Bleh. I turned...