Rio Salado 51�� Center

Welcome to

Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado 51�� Center

A vibrant space for wildlife, scenic trails, and community programs in the heart of Phoenix.

Plan Your Visit

Aerial view of Rio Salado 51�� Center. Photo: Luke Franke/51��

Discover adventure, birds, and how to make a difference at an 51�� center.

3131 South Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85040

Center:

Open Hours: 8:00am - 12:00pm

Trails:

Open Hours: 7:00am - Sunset

Discover the beauty of the Sonoran Desert at the Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado 51�� Center. Just two miles from downtown Phoenix, our center welcomes visitors to explore scenic trails, spot native birds, and enjoy free community programs. Come experience where nature, learning, and adventure meet in the heart of the city.

The center is open Tuesday-Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Even when we are closed, the birds are still here! Hiking and bike trails all around Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area are open for free, seven days a week, 365 days a year, from dawn to dusk.

Rio Salado 51�� Center Photo: Danny Roper-Jones/ 51�� Southwest

Visit Us!

Check out our indoor exhibits, borrow binoculars, and more!

Plan Your Visit

Learn More

Check out some of our programs, community events, or other ways to get involved at the center.

Looking through Microscope Photo: Danny RJ/ 51�� Southwest

Education Programs

Looking through scope at Rio Salado Photo: Juliana Gomez/51�� Southwest

Bird and Nature Walks

Mujeres Show Photo: Danny RJ/ 51�� Southwest

Facility Rentals

Burrowing owl workday Photo: Luke Franke

Conservation Volunteer Days

Upcoming Events

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Nov

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Rio Salado 51�� Center

Saturday Guided Bird Walk

Phoenix, AZ

Join our local bird enthusiasts for a guided bird walk through the Rio Salado habitat! These walks are for everyone: experts, novices, and people who...

Birding & Community Science In-Person

Nov

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Rio Salado 51�� Center

Birds, Beer, and Birdsong Community Festival

Phoenix, AZ

Join the Rio Salado 51�� Center for a free community festival on November 7! Come and celebrate sustainable food, beer, music, and our shared...

Art, Culture & Community In-Person

Nov

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Rio Salado 51�� Center

Thursday Guided Bird Walk

Phoenix, AZ

Join us for a walk through the Rio Salado habitat. Together, we’ll explore the trails, enjoy the sights and sounds of nature, and observe the...

Birding & Community Science In-Person

Nov

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Rio Salado 51�� Center

Saturday Guided Bird Walk

Phoenix, AZ

Join our local bird enthusiasts for a guided bird walk through the Rio Salado habitat! These walks are for everyone: experts, novices, and people who...

Birding & Community Science In-Person