Rio Salado Plan Your Visit

Parking and Directions

Tips for planning your visit to Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center.
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3131 South Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85040

Center:

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

Trails:

Open Hours: 7:00am - Sunset

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The Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center is located along the Salt River and Central Avenue in South Phoenix, just two miles from Downtown Phoenix. 

The center is easily accessible from I-17 via the Central Ave/7th St exit. Head north on Central Avenue, then turn right onto E. Rio Salado Drive. The entrance to our parking lot will be on your left. 

Parking is available in front of the building and along the side. Accessible parking spaces are reserved near the entrance, and bike racks are provided for visitors arriving by bicycle. 

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Aerial view of a brown building with large windows on one side surrounded by trees and paths.
Photo: Luke Franke/Audubon