Desert Botanical Garden elevated terraces

The Desert Botanical Garden contains several raised boardwalks and terraces that frame views of Papago Buttes, Camelback Mountain, and the downtown Phoenix skyline. These garden vantage points are less obvious to casual passersby than the park trails and are often used by photographers for sunrise and sunset shots. The garden occupies a portion of Papago Park and interprets Sonoran Desert plants while providing curated sightlines across the Salt River Valley.