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HOLIDAY CLOSURES
All offices, centers, and pools will be closed Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025 and Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026.
All centers and pools will close at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and Wednesday, Dec. 31.
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REGISTER TODAY FOR SANTA'S CALLING
Santa and his elves would like to add some sparkle to a child’s holiday season through the Santa’s Calling program. Children ages 4-8 years old get an opportunity to speak with Santa and listen to his elves hard at work.
Fill out the online form at the link below by Sunday, Dec. 7.
Be available by phone Dec. 9-11, from 5:30-8 p.m., so you don't miss Santa’s call. All children who cannot be reached by phone will receive a letter from Santa.
NOTE: If you have multiple children you'd like Santa to speak with during the same call, please add each child to the one form you fill out.
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TUCSON HOLIDAY ICE RETURNS TO DOWNTOWN
Rio Nuevo and the City of Tucson are bringing back Tucson Holiday Ice, an outdoor skating rink at the Tucson Convention Center (260 S. Church Ave.). The rink will operate daily from through Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026.
Each 90-minute skating session includes skate rentals (children's size 8 through men's size 15). Multiple sessions are available daily, beginning at noon on opening day. Standard admission is $22 for adults and $15 for children under 12. The first session each day offers discounted rates of $12 for adults and $8 for children. Skate assists are available for $7, and private rink rentals can be reserved for $750 per session.
Skaters must wear socks and are encouraged to bring gloves. Bags are not permitted on the ice. Tickets can be purchased online at no extra charge.
For questions, call 520-791-4101 during weekday business hours.
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JOIN A COMMUNITY GARDEN IN TUCSON
Did you know we have community gardens at some of our parks? Community Gardens of Tucson manages gardens in some of our parks and you can rent a plot!
Garden plot includes:
- Tools and supplies
- Automatic irrigation
- 3 ft. x 20 ft. garden space
- $22/month (scholarships available)
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REGISTER FOR TUCSON PARKS AND RECREATION CLASSES
Discover the wealth of opportunities that await you by perusing our online classes at EZEEreg.com.
Registration opens on Saturday, Dec. 6, at 8 a.m. for city residents and at 10 a.m. for non-city residents.
- Gym II & III, Open Lab, Therapeutic Recreation, and Adaptive Aquatics registration begins:
- Call-in Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 8 a.m.
- Walk-in Thursday, Dec. 11, at 8 a.m.
Session 1 deadline to register online: Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, 5 p.m.
Session 2 deadline to register online: Friday, March 13, 2026, 5 p.m.
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REGISTER FOR SCHOOL'S OUT WINTER BREAK CAMPS
Tucson Parks and Recreation will be offering School's Out Winter Break Camps at multiple sites throughout Tucson for children ages 5-11, or In-Betweeners Club for ages 12-14. Camps will be Dec. 22-Jan. 2 (camps will close at 2 p.m. on Dec. 24 and Dec. 31; no camps Dec. 25 or Jan. 1) for $40/city-resident or $50/non-city resident. Camp hours are 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Activities include games, sports, social interaction, dance, art projects, and nutrition-based learning activities. Register online at the link below.
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STAY ACTIVE AND FIT AT A RECREATION CENTER NEAR YOU
Take advantage of fitness opportunities and recreation amenities by using a recreation center near you. Tucson Parks and Recreation offers a free Community Pass providing access to eight locations throughout the city: Fred Archer, Cherry Avenue, El Rio, Freedom, Marty Birdman, Oury, Quincie Douglas, and Santa Rosa centers. Three other types of passes are offered for all other locations: Universal, Restricted, and the Senior Activity Card. Universal Passes must be purchased for the El Pueblo Center, Morris K. Udall Center, and William M. Clements centers. The Restricted Pass can only be used at Donna R. Liggins and Randolph centers. The Senior Activity Card may be used at Armory Park Center, El Pueblo Activity Center and Senior Center, and Morris K. Udall Center, and Carol West Senior Center. Depending on the location, benefits may include using the gymnasium, weight room, indoor track, racquetball courts, locker rooms, and game areas. All participants must take a certification class before using weight equipment.
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PROPOSAL TO COMMEMORATIVELY NAME NEW KENNEDY PARK BALL FIELDS TO THE STACY REDONDO FIELDS
45-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD OPEN
The City of Tucson Parks and Recreation department has announced a 45-day public comment period for the proposal to commemoratively name the new ball fields at Kennedy Park, 3400 S. La Cholla Blvd., to “The Stacy Redondo Fields.”
The public is encouraged to participate in the comment period to voice its support or provide feedback on the proposal. Read the proposal submitted to the Parks and Recreation department on the Parks and Recreation website. The 45-day public comment period commenced today, Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, pursuant to the City of Tucson AD 1.02-19, and will remain open until Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026.
The City of Tucson encourages residents to share their thoughts on the proposal. Comments can be submitted through the comment form link below.
The Stacy Redondo Fields – Online Comment Form (https://arcg.is/1f8bvS0)
Or by mail to:
Tucson Parks and Recreation
Attn: Public Comment – “The Stacy Redondo Fields”
900 S. Randolph Way Tucson, AZ 85716
For more information about the proposal, visit the Tucson Parks and Recreation website linked below.
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Recreation Assistant - $15-22.50/hr (closes Dec. 7)
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REPORT ISSUES IN A PARK USING 311 MOBILE APP
Do you need to report an issue in a City park? Download the Tucson 311 app on your phone or report it on the City’s website below. With the free mobile app and web tools, Tucsonans are able to provide Parks and Recreation staff with pictures, specific descriptions, and the details needed to get the job done. In addition, the platform allows requests to be documented in our centralized management system for assured resolution.
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