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August 2024

New Pool Schedule Aug. 1-31

Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair Deadline to Apply
Wednesday, Aug. 7

Fall Class Deadline Tuesday, Aug. 20

TPRC Meeting
Wednesday, Sept. 4
(online and in-person)

HOLIDAY ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR CALL FOR VENDORS

Tucson Parks and Recreation is currently accepting applications for the 2024 Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair at Reid Park. This event has been held on Thanksgiving weekend for more than four decades, attracting more than 140 vendors from all over the Southwest. All items must be unique, handmade goods that provide shoppers with a high-quality and diverse selection of items. All applications submitted by Wednesday, Aug. 7, will be juried as part of the acceptance process. Vendors who submit applications after the fair is full will be placed on a waitlist. The fee is $90 for a 10′ x 10′ space for the two-day event.

KIDCO AFTERSCHOOL

Registration is open for KIDCO Afterschool for the 2024-2025 school year. This program offers safe and structured activities for those 5-11 years old and currently enrolled in Kindergarten-5th grade from school dismissal until 6 p.m. Planned activities may include sports, games, nutrition, fitness, arts and crafts, performing arts, and special events.

The cost is $500/school year for city residents or $625/school year for non-city residents. View locations and register online by following the EZEEreg.com link below. Payment plan is available. The discount program is available for City of Tucson residents only and must be applied prior to registration. 

FALL CLASS REGISTRATION

Fuel your passion, ignite your creativity, and embark on an unforgettable journey with Tucson Parks and Recreation's fall indoor leisure classes. Offering a variety of activities ranging from arts and crafts, dance, and gymnastics to jewelry making, glass fusing, and music. Discover the wealth of opportunities by searching our classes online at the link below.

The deadline to register for session one classes is Tuesday, Aug. 20, at 5 p.m. For questions or more information, contact Registration Services at 520-791-4877. 

READY, SET, REC!

General Play is for all ages, includes corn hole, board games, hula hoops, giant chess & checkers, giant Connect-4, giant Jenga, ladder golf, sports & toddler equipment, music, and more. 

Here is where you can find the Ready, Set, Rec! vans this month!

Tucson Parks and Recreation is hiring for a full-time position.

Sport Fields and Turf Supervisor - $29.23 - $50.43 DOE (closes Aug. 3)

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.

NEW PLAYGROUND

Villa Serena Park, 1840 N. Calle Serena

FORT LOWELL SPLASH PAD RIBBON CUTTING

Tucson Mayor Regina Romero, Ward 2 Council Member Paul Cunningham, and Tucson Parks and Recreation invite you to celebrate the completion of a new splash pad at Fort Lowell Park, 2900 N. Craycroft Road, on Saturday, Aug. 3, at 10 a.m. This project, located next to the existing pool, marks the City’s ninth splash pad. It was made possible through Tucson Delivers, 2018 voter-approved Proposition 407 bond funds and impact fees.