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Groundbreaking for Barrio Nopal Park
Friday, May 3
Armory Park Center Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Friday, May 3
Class and Camp Registration Opens
Saturday, May 4
Clements Center Open House
Thursday, May 9
LEGO Master Builders Saturday, May 11
Swim Lesson Registration Opens
Wednesday, May 14
Prom: Do-Over Disco
Friday, May 17
Randolph Family Game Night
Friday, May 17
All Pools Closed for Training
Saturday, May 18
Santa Rosa Center Open House
Friday, May 24
Summer Classes Viewable Online
Friday, April 19
TPRC Meeting
Wednesday, May 22
(online and in-person)
Wagging Tails Dog Park Grand Opening
Thursday, May 23
All Offices, Centers, and Pools Closed
Monday, May 27
Summer Pool Schedule Begins
Saturday, June 1
Mansfield Pool and New Slide Grand Opening
Saturday, June 1
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 SUMMER REGISTRATION FOR CAMPS AND CLASSES STARTS MAY 4
Tucson Parks and Recreation's summer indoor leisure classes and summer camp offerings are viewable online now. Classes range from arts and crafts, Little Movers and Shakers, dance, gymnastics, jewelry making, glass fusing, music, and more for youth and adults.
KIDCO Summer (5-11 years old), KIDCO Inclusion, In-Betweeners Club (12-14 years old), Jr. Staff in Training (14-17 years old), and Therapeutic Recreation camps will be offered in June and July. Registration for these programs will begin on Saturday, May 4, at 6 a.m., for city-residents and noon for non-city residents.
 SUMMER SWIM LESSONS
Tucson Parks and Recreation will host swim lessons for children ages 6 months to 17 years old. Lessons will be offered for four, two-week sessions, June 3-July 26. The cost is $15 per session. Separate classes will be available for parent and child. Classes are viewable online now, and registration will open on Tuesday, May 14, at 8 a.m.
SUMMER POOL SCHEDULE
Tucson Parks and Recreation will open all 20 of its summer pools from June 1-July 31. Pool admission remains free for everyone. The summer pool schedule will be released later this month.
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PROM: DO-OVER DISCO
We are offering a unique opportunity for those who missed out on prom or simply want a nostalgic do-over. The "Prom: Do-Over Disco" event invites guests aged 50 and older to don their finest attire and enjoy an evening of music, dancing, food, and games. This special event offers a chance to relive the prom experience in a lively and welcoming atmosphere. No registration is required, and admission is free, making it accessible to all who wish to attend.
Date: Friday, May 17, from 3-6 p.m.
Location: Donna R. Liggins Center, 2160 N. 6th Ave.
Who: Ages 50+
Cost: Free
 READY, SET, REC!
Click HERE to view the Ready, Set, Rec! schedule for May.
 SUMMER TRACK AND FIELD EVENTS
Tucson Parks and Recreation will be hosting the annual Summer Track and Field events every Tuesday in June and July.
Events will include long jump, high jump, turbo javelin, shot put (ages 14 and older), softball throw (ages 13 and under), 100-, 200- and 400-meter dashes, 800-, 1600-, 4 x 100 relay, and 4 x 400 relay. Ribbons will be given to the top three finishers at each track and field meet.
Cost: $3/youth (17 years and younger); $4/adults (18 years and older)
Time: Registration begins at 6:30 p.m.; meet begins at 7 p.m.
Dates: Every Tuesday, June 4-July 30
Location: Drachman Stadium, 501 S. Plumer Ave.
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 In November 2018, City of Tucson voters approved Proposition 407, a $225 million bond package for capital improvements. 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). For more information on all the projects planned and status updates, visit TucsonDelivers.Tucsonaz.gov.
THREE NEW PLAYGROUNDS COMPLETED
Three new playgrounds are now complete. Shade will be added to each playground soon.
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Juhan Park
1770 W Copper St.
Tucson, AZ 85745 |
Parkview Park
1521 S Chrysler Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85713 |
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Villa Serena Park
1840 N Calle Serena
Tucson, AZ 85712 |
 NEW PLAYGROUND AND DOG PARK OPEN AT
LOWER LINCOLN REGIONAL PARK
Ward 4 Council Member Nikki Lee and Tucson Parks and Recreation is set to unveil a new playground and dog park at Lower Lincoln Regional Park, 8330 E. Escalante Rd., on Thursday, May 23, at 9 a.m. The Wagging Tails Dog Park, the largest in the area, with three separate turf areas. The park features dog agility equipment, a dog playground, water misters, shade structures, benches, and improved parking, ensuring a delightful experience for both dogs and their owners. The playground, located at 8116 E. Escalante Rd., is also completed, providing a shaded area for children to play. These developments were made possible through funding from Tucson Delivers Great Parks + Strong Connections 2018 voter-approved general obligation bonds, Impact Fees, Ward 4, Storm to Shade, and a Bark for Your Park Grant from PetSafe with a total project cost of $1,867,000.
TUCSON PARKS AND RECREATION SET TO BREAK GROUND ON NEW PARK
Tucson Mayor Regina Romero, Ward 1 Council Member Lane Santa Cruz, and Tucson Parks and Recreation will break ground on the City’s newest park, Barrio Nopal Park, located at 311 E Elvira Road. The event will take place on Friday, May 3, at 4:30 p.m., and will mark the beginning of a transformative project for the community. The new park will feature a variety of amenities including a new splash pad area with above and below pad spray amenities, a shade structure, playground, restrooms, new walking path, ramadas, benches, and lighting. Funding for the project has been secured through a combination of Tucson Delivers Great Parks + Strong Connections 2018 voter-approved general obligation bonds and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.
 SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS AND GET INVOLVED:
JOIN PLAN TUCSON FOR A COMMUNITY FORUM
Plan Tucson invites all community members to participate in our upcoming Community Forums, a crucial step in updating the City’s General Plan. This long-range policy document is central to defining the future of Tucson, addressing vital areas such as housing, transportation, climate action, and growth.
These forums will be the last public meetings for Phase 2 of the Plan Tucson Update and the best opportunity to provide critical feedback on policy guidance that will impact how the city addresses housing, sustainability, equity, transportation, and much more before the first draft of the plan is written. Your input will also help update our Future Growth Scenario Map, guiding where and what type of development is encouraged across the city.
Virtual Forum
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
In-Person Forum
Saturday, May 18, 2024
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Ward 2 Office, 7820 E. Broadway Blvd.
Both community forums will have prizes, and the in-person event will have food and family-friendly activities.
The Plan Tucson Community Forums aren’t just about shaping policy - they’re about building a better community. The more feedback we receive, the better the plan reflects our shared values and aspirations.
For more information about Plan Tucson and an overview on what has happened through Phase 1 and Phase 2, visit plantucson.tucsonaz.gov.
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