Tucson NewsNet Daily Digest - A Service of the City of Tucson
BEAT THE HEAT AT FREE COOLING CENTERS, POOLS, AND SPLASH PADS - With triple-digit temperatures entrenched upon us, the City of Tucson is helping residents stay safe and cool. Cooling centers are open every day, including weekends and holidays, from noon to 4 p.m. The centers are located at Donna R. Liggins Center, 2160 N. 6th Ave.; El Pueblo Center, 101 W. Irvington Road; Fred Archer Center, 1665 S. La Cholla Blvd.; Freedom Center, 5000 E. 29th St.; Morris K. Udall Center, 7200 E. Tanque Verde Road; and Randolph Center, 200 S. Alvernon Way. All cooling centers in the City of Tucson are located along Sun Tran bus routes, ensuring they remain accessible. Summer pools and splash pads are also free in the City of Tucson. Additionally, Pima County has compiled a list of additional cooling stations and locations for water and supplies. For a full list of cooling centers, pool locations. and schedules, follow the links below.
Cooling center locations in the City of Tucson
Pima County heat relief resources
Cooling/respite/hydration centers map and information
Tucson pools and splash pads
REGISTER NOW FOR A WARD 2 BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT - Join City of Tucson Ward 2 Council Member Paul Cunningham and Udall Recreation Center for the "Back to School Event," Saturday, July 19, from 9-11 a.m. at the Ward 2 Council Office, 7820 E. Broadway Blvd. (enter off of Broadway). The event will feature free school supply giveaways and a variety of community exhibitors. Reservations are required. To reserve your spot, call (520) 791-4931.
Event listing
ENJOY SUMMER SAFARI NIGHTS SERIES AT REID PARK ZOO - Beat the heat and explore the outdoors with Reid Park Zoo’s Summer Safari Nights on Friday and Saturday evenings, presented by TMC Health. Enjoy the Zoo in the cooler evening hours, featuring keeper chats, animal encounters, artifact stations, carousel rides, crafts, and games. Face painting and glitter tattoos will be available for purchase. Enjoy dinner and a cold drink at the Flamingo Grill and listen to live music by some of Tucson’s best bands. There will be a different theme each week, so every visit brings something new. This weekend's theme is Father's Day.
Summer Safari Nights
USE TUCSON 311 APP TO REPORT NON-EMERGENCY ISSUES - Do you have a concern about a pothole, a park issue, missed trash or recycling collection, an abandoned building, nuisance property, water waste, graffiti, or just need to know which City department handles a particular issue? If so, there's a one-stop shop for these types of reports and others. Download and use the Tucson 311 app, the 311 Service Request Portal via the City of Tucson website, or call 311.
Tucson 311 Service Request Portal and download links
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