Veterans Oasis Park and Environmental Education Center | Kids Out and About Phoenix

Veterans Oasis Park and Environmental Education Center

A mixed-use facility, Veterans Oasis Park and Environmental Education Center are located in southeast corner of the city at the intersection of Lindsay and Chandler Heights Roads. The center includes four classrooms for wildlife preservation and environmental awareness, exhibit areas, outdoor amphitheater, nature store and an urban fishing lake, all surrounded by more than four miles of trails. A primary purpose of the facility is to recharge reclaimed water into the ground for later use. The staff works with local schools to develop nature-oriented activities that complement their curriculum.

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Open hours: 
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 am-8:00 pm
Tuesday: 8:00 am-8:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am-8:00 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am-8:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am-3:00 pm, 8:00 am-2:00 pm
Programs offered for residents and visitors cover topics such as birdwatching, green living, gardening, water conservation, nature photography, orienteering, alternative energy and stargazing. Entrance to the Environmental Education Center is free and visitors are welcome to view the exhibits and walk the trails around the urban fishing lake.