Tumbleweed Ranch

Learn about the area's agricultural history and see old farming equipment at this ranch.

Tumbleweed Ranch has a collection of farming equipment, historic homes, and historic buildings. History comes alive at Tumbleweed Ranch. Guests will learn about Chandler's agricultural roots beginning in the 1890s with cotton, dairy, sheep, citrus, alfalfa, sugar, and beets. You will also see other agricultural pursuits that shaped the community of Chandler, Arizona. A portion of Tumbleweed Park was preserved in 1999 in order to tell the story of the East Valley's agricultural history.

The Ranch sits on 14 acres and hosts school field trips, the Ostrich Festival, Chandler High School Future Farmers of America, and the Chandler Chuck Wagon cook-off. Historic buildings on site include the McCroskey House,  Edwards House, the Red Shed Theater, an early 1900s grocery store, FFA demonstration fields, and plenty of antique agricultural equipment.

As visitors walk around and through Tumbleweed Ranch, they will discover how the early farmers in the Chandler area lived and worked. This is a great opportunity for adults and kids to learn how farms operated in a desert environment. The four areas of learning featured are home life, crop farming, livestock industries, and the early settler experiences. This family-friendly attraction is a great place to add to an itinerary to southern Arizona.