Everything about South Mountain Park Preserve totally explained
South Mountain Park in
Phoenix, Arizona is the largest city park in the
United States, one of the largest
urban parks in
North America and in the world. It has been designated as a
Phoenix Point of Pride.
Natural wonders
South Mountain Park preserves in a natural state a mountainous area of 16,283 acres or approximately 25.5 mi² (65.89 km²) of native desert vegetation. Originally called Phoenix Mountain Park, it was formed in 1924 when President
Calvin Coolidge sold its initial 13,000 acres (53 km²) to the City of Phoenix for $17,000. It has since been expanded through bond programs during 1970s into the early 1980s. It is located south of central Phoenix, hence the name. Since the naming, suburban growth has nearly surrounded the park.
Ahwatukee now borders to the south and
Laveen to the west.
The park's lookout point rises over 1000 feet (305 m) above the desert floor. Beyond the roads leading to ramadas and the summit, the park features 58 miles (93 km) of trails for cycling, hiking and horseback riding. Much of the original park infrastructure was constructed by the
Civilian Conservation Corps in the early 1930s. The landmark
Mystery Castle is located within its foothills.
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