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Overview of Tonto Natural Bridge State Park- Facts,Trivia,and Historical Information : Since its creation in 1957, the State Parks Board made acquisition of the Tonto Natural Bridge a priority project. In July 1967, the Parks Board adopted a revised development program, and the Tonto Natural Bridge was identified as the top priority. A letter was sent to Director Dennis McCarthy on July 31, 1967, advising the agency that Mrs. Randall, Executrix for the Glen Randall estate, had set the selling price for the Tonto Natural Bridge at $500,000. At the November 15, 1967, meeting of the Parks Board, the following motion was adopted unanimously: A motion was made by Member Fireman, seconded by Member Rarick that the Director be authorized to meet with the proper legislative committees (Natural Resources in the Senate and House) with the request that legislation be drafted and introduced for the acquisition of the Tonto Natural Bridge as a State Park, if the Legislature feels that this is an acceptable project. The motion carries unanimously.

Services,Activities,Amenities,Attractions in (Tonto Natural Bridge State Park): Recreational opportunities offered at this 160 acre site include hiking, viewing scenery and nature and picnicking.

Contact Information:
Address:Tonto Natural Bridge SP,P.O. Box 1245,Payson, AZ 85547
Phone No:(928) 476-4202