In 1775, the Spanish army staked its claim to this land (now the state of Arizona) by building the fortress, or presidio, which would soon become the center of Tucson. Both the Spanish and the fortress are long gone now, and all that's left of the presidio is a plaque reminding visitors of the events hundreds of years ago. It's a park now, used for fiestas and other celebrations, surrounded by tall 1970s style office buildings. There's not much history left here aside from the Pima County Courthouse, but it's still a nice place to rest and enjoy a picnic lunch in the shade.
Phone: (520) 791-4873
Cross Streets: Near the intersection of W Alameda St and N Court Ave
160 W Alameda St Tucson, AZ 85701 ·1827.51 mi
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Amenities
- Family friendly
- Accessible
Reviews
yelpGreatly enjoyed the history lessons this place affords visitors.
MoreA wonderful little statue park in downtown Tucson. We found this as part of a scavenger hunt. Cool statues with informative placards.
MorePresidio Park is more like a plaza than a park... But it's extra Unique because it sits above a parking garage. The site dates back to the mid 1500s. Although remains of the original presidio are...
MoreThe name is rather deceiving. When you say park, even in Tucson, you expect grass, kids and some fun stuff. This park is a nice concrete covered space between several government buildings. There...
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