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Santa's Calling
Registration
Nov. 15-Dec. 4
Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair at Reid Park
Nov. 27-28, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Tucson Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
Wednesday, Nov. 24,
3:30 p.m. - Join here
Holiday Closures (centers and offices)
Thursday, Nov. 11
Thursday, Nov. 25
Felix Lucero Park: Garden of Gethsemane Improvements Survey
Tucson Parks and Recreation needs your help creating a plan for improvements at Felix Lucero Park: Garden of Gethsemane. For more information visit the project website.
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Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair at Reid Park
Nov. 27-28
We are excited to announce the return of the Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair in Reid Park. Come get a jump on your holiday shopping. This free event will draw in more than 140 vendors from all over the Southwest, ranging from artists, crafters, photographers, painters, potters, jewelers, and more.
Stroll through the park and visit artists with their colorful fused glass and mosaics, wind chimes, walking sticks, painted gourds, and teacup bird feeders. Discover an artist's original work in painting, photography, clay, wood, and fiber. If you are looking for something cozy, this is the place for quilts, knit scarves, and fragrant handmade soaps and lotions. Complement your holiday shopping list with western wall art or chimes, handcrafted pens, stuffed toys, pet clothes, accessories, gourmet treats, and so much more. While enjoying the fair, be sure to stop for food and refreshments available for purchase from local vendors.
All vendor spots have been filled.
Date: Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 27-Nov. 28
Times: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Gene C. Reid Park, 920 S. Concert Place (22nd Street and Country Club Road)
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Tucson Parks and Recreation Commission Award Nominations
The Tucson Parks and Recreation Commission requests nominations of individuals and organizations, both from within the Tucson Parks and Recreation department and the community, who have offered creative approaches in continuing to help our parks system provide high-quality facilities, programs, and services for Tucsonans of all ages and abilities. Qualifications:
⭐A significant contribution to the department, such as mentoring of staff and volunteers, budget-saving ideas, and creative efficiencies
⭐Recognition of “milestone” events, such as number of volunteer hours ⭐Recognition of employees who give to the community as well as to the department
Nominate someone you know online by Friday, Nov. 12, at https://bit.ly/tprcawards2021
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Our Parks and Recreation Story:
Arnold Vizcaino
Meet Park Maintenance Coordinator Arnold Vizcaino, and get a glimpse at was he does during the day for the City of Tucson. Watch his story here. #OurParksandRecreationStory
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Leash Up. Clean Up.
A dog that is off-leash from its owner is not only a potential threat to you and your pet, they are often potential victims of wild animals. Ask the owner to put their dog on a leash and remind them it’s the law. If they decline, don’t hesitate to call the non-emergency police number to report this incident, at 520-791-4444. #LeashUpCleanUp
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On Nov. 6, 2018, the City of Tucson voters approved Proposition 407, a $225 million bond package for capital improvements via General Obligation bonds. The bond funds are dedicated to improving City park amenities (playgrounds, sports fields, pools, splash pads, and recreation centers) as well as connections (pedestrian pathways, bicycle pathways, and pedestrian and bicycle safety). Projects will happen in phases through 2028. Thank you, Tucson voters! For more information on all the projects planned using Tucson Delivers bond funds, visit TucsonDelivers.Tucsonaz.gov.
Complete: Splash Pad at Morris K. Udall Park
A new splash pad has been completed at Morris K. Udall Park. The splash pad season is April 1-Oct. 31, so we look forward to making a big splash in the spring of 2022!
Public Input Needed for Two Park Concept Plans
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Santa Rita Park
Two draft concept plans have been developed and are out for public input. Survey closes on Monday, Nov. 8, at 11:45 p.m.
Click HERE for more info.
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Jacobs Park
Two draft concept plans have been developed and are out for public input. Survey closes on Sunday, Nov. 21, at 11:45 p.m.
Click HERE for more info.
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Greater Southern Arizona Chapter of the Buffalo Soldiers Donates Funds to Complete the new Buffalo Soldiers Memorial Plaza
In May, the City unveiled the new Buffalo Soldiers Memorial Plaza. Last week, the Greater Southern Arizona Area Chapter (GSAAC) of the Buffalo Soldiers, met with City of Tucson Ward 5 Council Member Richard Fimbres and Tucson Parks and Recreation representatives to present a check for a donation that helped complete this project. Thank you, GSAAC! Read more about the project here.
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Select the Tucson Parks Foundation for AmazonSmile Donations
You can direct a portion of your purchases on Amazon, through AmazonSmile, to go to the Tucson Parks Foundation 501(c)(3). Sign up here:
https://amzn.to/2SDtglz
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