Professional photographers, or anyone being paid to take photographs, are required to purchase Photo Permits for taking photos at Manistee Ranch. These are issued by Glendale Arizona Historical Society and are $25 for one day, or $100 for a season. We accept cash, check, and Zelle.

Please print each of the forms (red links above), fill in, and return the Photo Registration Form to the GAHS office at Sahuaro Ranch Guest House with your payment of check or cash. If paying with Zelle, your Zelle confirmation is all you will need. Keep copies of all forms & receipts for your records. and have with you when taking photos at Manistee Ranch. Contact the GAHS office at 623.435.0072 if you have any questions which are not addressed below.​​

All photographers, professional or not:

• Are not to enter restricted areas.

• Do not leave professional equipment or props behind.

• Are not to allow their clients to pose or climb on trees, railings, fences, farm equipment, etc.

• No alcoholic beverages.

• Dogs and cats must be controlled by owner and restrained by a six-foot maximum leash. Remove all pet waste. Other pets and animals are prohibited. No horses, donkeys, and mules.

• Vehicles are not permitted on the grounds and must be parked in the parking lot off of 51st Avenue near Walgreens.

• Park rangers and city police officers are authorized to issue citations and/or file civil code infraction complaints for rule, regulation, and ordinance violations.

We ask all photographers, professional or not, to respect that Manistee Ranch is private property and Manistee Ranch Park is governed by the laws and restrictions of the City of Glendale, and GAHS follows these guidelines as well:

www.glendaleaz.gov/files/assets/city/v/1/parks-rec/documents/download-park-rules-pdf

Please be aware that GAHS Manistee Ranch photo permits DO NOT authorize you to photograph at Sahuaro Ranch/Sahuaro Ranch Park and those permits are issued by the City of Glendale.