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Valentine's Day at the COPA
Feb. 14
Deadline to Apply for Battle of the Bands
Feb. 15, 5 p.m.
Holiday Closures
Administration, Centers, & Pools Feb. 20
TPRC Meeting
Feb. 22, 3:30 p.m.
(online and in-person)
Ready, Set, Rec! Showcase
Feb. 25, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
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 Valentine's Day at the COPA
Are you looking for a fun date night? Join us for Valentine's Day at the COPA, an evening celebrating love on Tuesday, Feb. 14, from 5-7:30 p.m. at the Children’s Outdoor Performance Area in Lincoln Park, 8155 E. Poinciana Drive. Couples will enjoy a live jazz fusion concert and wine tasting by Sand-Reckoner (3 tastings included with the option to purchase more). In addition, registered guests will receive a picnic blanket to keep with love notes and activities to enjoy together.
Food trucks will have food available for purchase. Register for $30/couple (must be 21 or older) online at EZEEreg.com. Open to the first 100 couples.
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Congratulations!
Arnold Vizcaino, Parks Maintenance Supervisor, is our newest Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI).
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Call for High School Battle of the Bands Applications
We are teaming up with Best Life Presents to host the High School Battle of The Bands. Bands with artists between the ages of 13-18 years old can apply now at the link below for a chance to compete. All genres are welcome. Grand Prize winners will record an album at Luna Recording Studios and host their own release show in downtown Tucson, promoted by Best Life Presents. In addition, local boutique microphone company Cloud Microphones will be providing the People’s Choice award. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 5 p.m. The event will be held on Sunday, March 26, at noon, at Gene C. Reid Parks DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center.
 New Teen Program: Switch City
Introducing a NEW teen program, Switch City! Teens 12-17 can play in monthly Nintendo Switch tournaments at different recreation centers. A different game is played each month, and winners from each center tournament will play in a Tournament of Champions. No equipment is required; everything is supplied at Parks and Rec. Registration is now open for February tournaments. Find out more HERE.
 Take A Classes with Parks and Recreation
Classes offered range from beginning ballet, pottery, jewelry making, photography and more. There will be various options for both youth and adult participants. Make sure to register early to ensure a spot! Register online today at EZEEreg.com. The spring session starts March 19.
 Get Paid to Get Lifeguard Certified
Are you or someone you know looking for a part-time job? Tucson Parks and Recreation is hiring lifeguards to operate and maintain the safety at City pools year-round. The minimum age to be a lifeguard is 15 years old. Pay starts at $16.75/hour.
The City will pay applicants to get their Lifeguard Certification through the City’s certification path. The lifeguard class is an intense, fast-paced course, and strong swim skills are required. All applicants must pass a swim test to qualify. For more information on becoming a lifeguard or to register for the swim test, visit the website.
 Ready, Set, Rec! Showcase
Join us for our 2nd anniversary of the Ready, Set, Rec! mobile recreation program on Saturday, Feb. 25, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at Himmel Park, 1000 N. Tucson Blvd. Enjoy family fun, including coloring and origami, fitness, STEM, miniature golf, disc golf, gardening and yard games, and more. Other activities include raffle prizes, food trucks, and music.
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 On Nov. 6, 2018, 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: New Playground at Fort Lowell Park
A new playground at Fort Lowell Park, 2900 N. Craycroft Road, is now open. The project included new playground structures with shade and an ADA-accessible walkway. This playground was made possible through Tucson Delivers, 2018 voter-approved Proposition 407 bond funds and a generous donation of the latest in play innovations from Burke. Watch the video here and drone footage here.
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