You will learn what life was like in the early years. Another popular hang out is the Graham County Fairgrounds and Recreational Area. The 220-acre complex has facilities for fairs, an equestrian arena, an oval racetrack and many public recreation spots. These recreation areas range from tennis courts to baseball fields and 56 picnic tables. The Graham County Fairgrounds and Recreational Area is the place to be if you are interested in small town fun.
Discovery Park is a fun place to go explore the past, present and future of the desert southwest.
There are 200 acres of scientific, historical and cultural exhibits including the Gov Aker Observatory and the space stimulator ride called the Polaris Shuttlecraft. The Discovery Park Express narrow-gauge train takes you on a tour of Nature s Hideaway with wildlife, flora and fauna. Most of the activities available around Safford are found outdoors. There are so many to choose from it is hard to decide where to start. Mount Graham is a very prominent feature rising 10,713 feet above the valley floor in Safford.