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 SILENT DISCO RECRUITMENT PARTY
Tucson Parks and Recreation is hosting a Silent Disco Recruitment Party. This event, for those ages 15-20 years old, will be an interactive teen job fair where those interested can learn about the exciting positions at Parks and Recreation. The evening will include a silent disco, food, raffle prizes, and more. The event is free and no registration is required.
Who: Ages 15-20
Date: Friday, April 14, from 5-8 p.m.
Location: Gene C. Reid Park DeMeester Outdoor
Performance Center (OPC)
800 S. Concert Place.
 POWER WHEELS FUN RACE
Register before April 11, to join our first-ever Power Wheels Fun Race event! Register online at EZEEreg.com.
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 WOMEN'S FASTPITCH SOFTBALL LEAGUE
Tucson Parks and Recreation will be offering a Fastpitch Softball League this summer for women ages 16 and older. Registration will be April 17-May 15. The league will run on Tuesday nights, from May 30-July 25 at Lincoln Regional Park. The cost is $400/team. Find out more on our website.
 BARK IN THE BARRIO HAPPENING APRIL 8
Join Tucson Parks and Recreation and Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) for Bark in the Barrio on Saturday, April 8, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., at Armory Park, 222 S. 5th Ave. See the new PACC Mobile, play games, grab some food, listen to music, and visit local exhibitors. Dogs will be available for adoption.
 HELP US WITH THE PLAN TUCSON UPDATE BY SHARING YOUR VISION FOR TUCSON!
Join us at Lincoln Park, Ramada #1 Saturday, April 8, 2023, from 10 a.m.- noon. Register here or stop by anytime and share your thoughts on Tucson (https://bit.ly/UpcomingEvents-ProximosEventos).
What you can expect…
- Who’s Talking – A Tucson mapping activity
- Plan Tucson Overview
- Facilitated Discussions (5/15-minute sessions, starting at 10:30)
- Talk about the future of Tucson regarding transportation, housing, climate, water, or what matters to you!
- Share your ideas with other community members
- Activities for kids with the Ready, Set, Rec! van
- Enjoy free food from Eegee’s!
If you are unable to attend a Community Workshop, you can still Plan With Us by taking the Phase 1 Online Survey: https://bit.ly/PlanTucsonPhase1Survey
 Tucson Parks and Recreation is hiring for both full-time and part-time positions. These include both year-round and summer jobs as well. Click the links below to view each job description.
Parks & Recreation Administrator (Full-time) - $65,041-$115,336 - Closes April 16
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (full-time) - $16.60-$26.31/hour - Closes April 30
ARPA Program Coordinator (Full-time) - $16.60-$30.26/hour - Closes April 14
General Maintenance Trainee/Worker (part-time) - $15/hour
KIDCO Recreation Worker (summer part-time) - $15/hour
Lifeguard (part-time) - $16.75/hour (get paid to get certified)
Therapeutic Senior Recreation Worker (part-time) - $15.75/hour - Closes April 16
Therapeutic Program Coordinator (part-time) - $16.54/hour - Closes Sunday, April 16
 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 April tournaments. Find out more HERE.
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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.
2018 Parks + Connections Bond Oversight Commission Hybrid Meeting
The Tucson Delivers Program is monitored by eleven members of the public appointed to the 2018 Parks and Connections Bond Oversight Commission. Their next meeting will be held on Monday, April 3, at 5:30 p.m., virtually and at 900 S. Randolph Way, Tucson, AZ, 85716.
Click HERE to join the meeting.
If you wish to address the Commission, please email Leticia Flores at info@tucsondelivers.info or call 520-885-9009 by 10 a.m. on April 3, with your full name, mailing address, phone number, the topic you wish to address, and if you would like to be added to our email distribution list for future notifications and updates.
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HIMMEL TENNIS AND
PICKLEBALL COURTS
The new and resurfaced tennis and pickleball north courts at Himmel Park, 1000 N. Tucson Blvd., are complete and they are open to the public. Fences between the courts will be installed. Construction on the south courts will begin soon. For rates and fees for these courts visit the Reffkin Tennis Center website (reffkintenniscenter.com/rates-and-hours)
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CONSTRUCTION CONTINUES AT CSM MARTIN R. "GUNNY" BARRERAS MEMORIAL PARK
The construction at CSM Martin R. “Gunny” Barreras Memorial Park, 5702 S. Campbell Ave., continues this month. Save the date for a grand reopening to be held on Saturday, June 3.
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