Pima County Parks & Recreation invites public’s input on proposed master plan

PIMA COUNTY, Nov. 3, 2025 – Pima County is planning the next two decades of its parks and recreation programs – and it needs the community’s feedback.

The County has released a draft version of the Parks & Recreation Master Plan, a 20-year roadmap designed to guide the future of the County’s parks, facilities and recreation programs, from expansion and improvement of current facilities to the programs' long-term sustainability.

Residents can review the draft plan online and share their thoughts through a short survey, open Nov. 3-14. After refinement, the final version of the plan will be presented to the Pima County Board of Supervisors for consideration on Dec. 16, 2025.

The plan was developed over 18 months, drawing on feedback from thousands of County residents gathered through numerous community meetings, focus groups, surveys, and outreach at major Tucson community events.

Some of the most commonly voiced priorities include updating existing parks, pools and community centers; adding more dog parks, walking paths and playgrounds; expanding aquatics and community events; and improving access to parks and sports fields.

The plan aligns with other County efforts such as the Prosperity Initiative by prioritizing equitable access to parks, facilities and programs for all residents, regardless of their income, in an environmentally responsible and cost-effective manner.

“Our goal with the Master Plan is to build the right amenities in the right places, based on what our community wants,” said Pima County Parks & Recreation Director Vic Pereira.

“Residents have given us a strong foundation to start from. Now, it’s our responsibility to align resources and funding to turn these aspirations into reality.”

To review the draft version of the Parks & Recreation Master Plan and complete the survey, visit engageberrydunn.mysocialpinpoint.com/pima-play