Sawmill (Archuleta) County Park

Wonderful views of Sinclair Wash Canyon and the Flagstaff Urban Trail (incorrectly labeled “Arizona Trail” on google maps). The Park has a play structure for children, picnic tables, and a wall with two murals created by local artists. The north side mural (facing Sawmill Road) is a mosaic depicting the role of lumbering and railroad in Flagstaff’s history. The last sawmill in Flagstaff, which closed in 1994, occupied the entire area between Sawmill Road and Butler Avenue. The south side mural is a collage painted by local artists under permit from the county. The theme of the painting changes every year or three. The current mural, painted in Fall 2021, honors County Commissioner Liz Archuleta. Sawmill Park will be renamed Archuleta Park in 2021.

This Park also hosts Willow Bend Environmental Education Center, and is a Arizona Watchable Wildlife site (part of the Arizona Watchable Wildlife Experience system). From the kids’ playground, you can access informal trails to the Flagstaff Community Labyrinth, and to the Sinclair Wash Trail below.