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COVID-19 VACCINE ELIGIBILITY EXPANDS TO YOUTH - Pima County and its community partners will be offering expanded opportunities to be vaccinated now that the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have endorsed the Emergency Use Authorization of the Pfizer vaccine to include children ages 12 to 15. That means starting today, May 13, COVID-19 vaccines are available to anyone 12 years old and up at Pfizer sites in Tucson and Pima County. A parent or guardian must be present to consent for their minor child to get the vaccine. Sites with the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are open to those at least 18 years old. The Arizona Department of Health Services has an interactive map with vaccine distribution sites (link below). So far, more than 3 million people in Arizona, or 42.9% of the population, have received at least one dose of the vaccine, while more than 2.5 million people are fully vaccinated with both doses.
Pima County vaccine registration or call (520) 222-0119
State/UA vaccine registration or call (844) 542-8201
Arizona Department of Health Services interactive map
COVID-19 testing locations and hours
Data Dashboard from the Arizona Department of Health Services
City of Tucson COVID-19 website
TUCSON PARKS AND RECREATION TO BEGIN APPROVING APPLICATIONS FOR SPECIAL EVENTS - Beginning Saturday, May 15, the City of Tucson Parks and Recreation department will resume approving special events applications for special-interest areas within City parks. Special events will be limited to 25% capacity, as defined by the venue size. Event areas with no capacity limits will be limited to 250 people. Applications must be submitted at least 60 days in advance of the event. For more information, email specialevents@tucsonaz.gov, or call 520-837-8043. For larger events in the City, please visit the Special Events link below.
Special Events
Tucson Parks and Recreation
ENJOY COOL SUMMER FUN AT REID PARK ZOO DURING SUMMER SAFARI NIGHTS - Reid Park Zoo’s annual Summer Safari Nights program is back every Saturday, 5:30-8:30 p.m., through Aug. 15. Enjoy the Zoo during cooler evening temperatures, with events featuring live music from local bands, games, animal chats, wildlife activities, carousel rides, and themed evenings. Food and drink specials also will be available. The season kicks off this Saturday night, May 15, with “Animal Superheroes and Super Powers.” See the African wild dogs with their amazing hearing, the Zoo’s own Incredible Hulk, African elephants, and grizzly bears. Michael P. and the Gullywashers will perform classic rock tunes, and Tucson Parks and Recreation’s "Ready, Set, Rec!" will be on hand with games and activities. As part of COVID-19 safety protocols, guests must social distance, and everyone ages 5 and older must wear a mask or face shield. Mask break zones are available in the Zoo for guest comfort. For tickets and information, visit the links below.
Summer Safari Nights 2021
Reid Park Zoo
CHANGES TO DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES - Tucson's Mayor and Council voted recently to sunset the “Emergency Relief” impact fee rates on June 30. The “Full Adopted” fee schedule will now go into effect on July 1. This may mean an increase in impact fees for some projects. All building permits submitted by tomorrow, May 14, and deemed complete by Planning and Development Services, will benefit from the “Emergency Relief” fee schedule regardless of when the permit is paid or issued. For additional information, view the May 4 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting materials and the online Impact Fee Calculator (based on “Emergency Relief” fees). Questions about your individual permit may be directed to PDSDInquiries@tucsonaz.gov.
May 4 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting materials
ICYMI: NEW SPLASH PAD OPENS AT CLEMENTS CENTER (VIDEO) - Tucson Parks and Recreation recently opened a new splash pad at the William M. Clements Center, 8155 E. Poinciana Drive. The splash pad is open daily from 8 a.m.-sunset. It was built using Tucson Delivers Parks + Connections voter-approved bond funds.
Watch video of the splash pad in action
Tucson Delivers: Parks + Connections
Clements Splash Pad
Tucson Parks and Recreation
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