Keystone  Heritage Park is an archeological site, an archaic wetlands and a botanical garden. The 52-acre park in El Paso’s Upper Valley is a City-owned property leased to a volunteer Board of Directors who are charged with preserving and developing the Park. To preserve and protect the Keystone Wetlands and Archaeological site through the creation of a Heritage Park which allows for the study of the archaeological site, the restoration and enhancement of the wetlands, and the education of adults and children of the region, the nation and the world about the Archaic Period civilization and the habitat of the northern Chihuahuan desert.  

McKelligon Canyon lies on the south eastern side of the Franklin Mountains and surrounded by canyon walls. It is a popular destination known for its rock climbing, hiking, running, walking and biking. Visitors have a variety of rock climbing routes to choose from and the symmetric terrain is filled with crevices and cracks. All hiking trails including the Ron Coleman Trail begin at the end of McKelligon Canyon and are open year round. Please note, McKelligon Canyon is part of the Franklin Mountains State Park and therefore is subject to fees and restrictions from the Texas parks and Wildlife Department.