Residents of the Santa Cruz Valley in Southern Arizona, generally perceive the Town of Oro Valley as a vigorous young community, but in reality, it has a real and deep history in this region. The Steam Pump Ranch represents a living piece of that history.

Since being purchased by the Town in 2008, the 16-acre property has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the Ranch buildings have undergone significant rehabilitation for public access.

The Ranch is open to the public as a Heritage Park with no building access during all daylight hours.  All dogs must be on a leash due to the historic nature of the grounds.