Rio Salado ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center Entrance. Photo: Danny Roper-Jones/̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Southwest

Parking and Directions

Tips for planning your visit to the Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ 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

Address: 3131 South Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ, 85040
The Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center is located along the Salt River (Rio Salado) and Central Avenue in South Phoenix, just two miles from Downtown Phoenix on the south bank of the river. 

Public Transit: Public transit is now available via the . Exit at Pioneer Street/Rio Salado ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center. Walk 1 minute east to our center.

By Car: The center is easily accessible from Central Avenue. Traveling north along Central, turn right onto E. Rio Salado Scenic Drive then left into our parking lot. If traveling south along Central Avenue, pass the Pioneer Street/̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center Light Rail station and turn around using the roundabout at Victory Street. Free parking is available in front of the building and along the side. Accessible parking spaces are reserved in the western parking lot.

By Bike: The center is also accessible to foot and bike traffic. A network of bike trails run alongside the Salt River (Rio Salado). Bikers can enter from the South Overbank Trail (East Salt River Shr). Bike racks are provided for visitors arriving by bicycle. 

Hours
Aerial view of Rio Salado ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center. Photo: Luke Franke/̽»¨¾«Ñ¡