Sahuaro Ranch Photography Permit
Historic Sahuaro Ranch One Year or One Day Commercial Media Permit Fee
An annual Commercial Permit is $100.00 per photographer and is valid for one year from the date of issuance.
A daily Commercial Permit is $25 and is valid for the day on the permit only, expiring the next day.
Permits are issued to individuals, not companies. Permit fees are non-refundable and can be obtained in person or online:
Glendale Parks and Recreation Office in the Glendale Adult Center
5970 W. Brown St.
Glendale AZ 85302
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center
5600 W. Union Hills Dr.
Glendale AZ 85308
Monday - Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Apply for a Photography Permit Online
Permits must be carried with you at all times while on the Historic Sahuaro Ranch grounds. At this time we are not issuing actual badges for the one year permit so you will need to carry your receipt to show proof that you purchased a Photography Permit.
Photography and moving film/video sessions requiring additional equipment such as large props or racks of clothing require the rental of specific locations and a certificate of liability insurance. Please contact the Historic Sahuaro Ranch Rental Coordinator for location availability at 623-930-4202.
Photographer “Black Out” Dates
- TBD (Tractor & Engine show)
- TBD (Folk & Heritage)
Historic Sahuaro Ranch Media Permit for Photography/Videography Conditions
There are a limited number of days during the year that Historic Sahuaro Ranch grounds will be closed, when an entrance fee is charged to access the grounds during special events or when free public events will be held on Historic Sahuaro Ranch grounds. Please click here to view Park Happenings and Events or call 623-930-4200 to verify venue availability.
Do not enter areas restricted for other rentals or for scheduled weddings and events. Please be respectful of any “pay for use” event or organized function.
Do not knowingly damage Historic Sahuaro Ranch buildings, features or grounds.
Do not leave any traces of the photography activity by returning door mats and signs temporarily moved for photographic purposes and by picking up any associated litter.
Private vehicles are not permitted on Historic Sahuaro Ranch grounds outside of the defined public parking lots without a permit and certificate of liability. please contact us at 623-930-2826.
This policy will manage all photography or videography use at Historic Sahuaro Ranch to protect the historic integrity of the site and its cultural resources and to provide a mechanism to accommodate use by the public with other activities (special events, rentals, tours, or weddings). Establishment of this permit and fee is consistent with Section 27-1. B. of the Glendale Municipal Code.
Apply for a Photography Permit
Parks and Recreation Staged Photography/Videography at Historic Sahuaro Ranch
Permits for photography and videography are required in the Historic Sahuaro Ranch for all commercial photographs and video production, with or without props.
We are pleased that you want to choose Historic Sahuaro Ranch as a photographic destination. In an effort to preserve the historic integrity and cultural resources of the Ranch, anyone wishing to use this location for the purpose of photography or videography may only do so by acquiring a special-use Photography Permit. This includes, but is not limited to, weddings, ceremonies, receptions, photo shoots and filming by any individual or group for commercial purposes.