Designing the Anza Cultural History Park

ARIZONA

The Anza Cultural History Park is a new park in Tucson, Arizona. Adjacent to the Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, the park is designed to be accessible and enjoyed by everyone, including persons with disabilities of sight, hearing or mobility.

The National Park Service – Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program (NPS-RTCA) collaborated with the school, the Anza Society International, and interpreters from Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail and Tumacácori National Historical Park, on design concepts and infrastructure improvements for the park. The park, which is centered around the historic Anza Expedition of 1776 that led more than 240 men, women and children from Mexico to San Francisco, features newly installed accessible amenities which assist all users in accessing the various recreational opportunities.

In addition to telling the story of the expedition, the park serves as a fully accessible outdoor classroom for students and staff. Consisting of short trails and seating areas, the park is an educational and relaxing space that accommodates users of all abilities with text in English, Spanish, Braille and American Sign Language.

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