Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Veterans Oasis Park Day Hike

when	April 12, 2026 Sunday
	Trip Report : December 8, 2021
where	Veterans Oasis Park, Chandler
the hike	This will be a leisurely and enjoyable nature hike through the riparian park as we find and identify numerous birds and other offerings found at this park such as mammals, fish and various plants.     Bring a pair of binoculars, a pen, a hat, and if you wish, a camera.     Veterans Oasis Park is comprised of 113 acres, 78 of which are designed for groundwater recharge and wetlands and serve as habitat for diverse Sonoran Desert plants and wildlife and has numerous walking trails. There is also a 5 acre fishing lake. Veterans Oasis Park is considered one of the premier birding spots in the valley with recharge basins, riparian environments and an abundance of native vegetation and draws a variety of migratory and local birds to the park. Over 153 species have been documented at the park. The park is a popular spot to exercise outdoors, with a 4.5-mile paved multi-purpose trail around the lake. The hiking trails afford visitors the opportunity to enjoy and appreciate the wetland area on their own.
distance	3 - 5 miles
time	2 hours
EC	200 ft
elevations	1,300 ft
on trail	100%
rating	"D"     Rate yourself as a hiker.
dogs allowed	no
cost	The club also allows voluntary contributions of $5 per non-member.
weather	Chandler
leader	You must email the leader to confirm with your name and phone number.
meet	7:30 AM Veterans Oasis Park in Chandler, by the east side parking lot. Restrooms are available at the Environmental Education Center. Free parking.
drive	•  Northeast corner of Chandler Heights Rd and Lindsay Rd, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler, AZ 85249. Environmental Education Center 480-782-2890. • There are two main buildings at this park, a police substation and the environmental education center, we will meet in the parking lot directly east of these two buildings. • For those driving east on I-10, take the E. Riggs Rd. exit to the left and continue east and turn left on Lindsay Road continuing north to Chandler Heights Road. The park is on the northeast corner of this intersection. • For those traveling on the Loop 202, take the S. Gilbert Rd. exit and travel south to Chandler Heights Road turn left (east) and continue until to Lindsay Road, the park is on the northeast corner.

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