About the Park of the Canals
The park offers a desert botanical garden area, picnic areas, a compass navigation course, play areas and more. Click to learn more.
Maps and Directions
The Park of the Canals and Brinton Desert Botanical Garden is located in Mesa, Arizona
on the West side of Horn between Brown and McKellips. Click to see a more detailed map and directions.
Friends of the Park of the Canals
Help to improve and keep our park beautiful.
Efforts are underway to make improvements to the park grounds through contributions from people like you.
Click to learn how you can help.
Park Historical Information
The Park of the Canals has played a significant part in the history of Arizona.
From the ancient indian inhabitants, to the Mormon pioneers to today. Click here to learn more.
Park Pictures
Click here to see some beautiful pictures of the park area and the plants in the garden.
Check back once in a while as we are always adding more.
Compass Navigation Courses
The Park of the Canals has two compass courses and trails which can be used to sharpen you compass skills. Click for more info.
The City of Mesa
The Park of the Canals is owned and managed by the City of Mesa Parks and Recreation department. Click for more information.