Lara Hamwey

Proudly passionate about Parks and Recreation. My tweets are my own opinion and hope to inspire enjoying parks and celebrate living in Tucson!

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Tucson summer bounty despite the heat. A friend has a grape and fig orchard that I get to play with. This weekend trying out a fruit based BBQ sauce.

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Be in the know....all slides are open this summer at our pools! So that means the fun meter is high! Don't forget your sunscreen....we only want you leaving sun kissed not sunburned.@TucsonParksRec

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The dog days of summer are here and all our Summer pools open as of tomorrow. Each pool has different days open, visit @TucsonParksRec for the schedule to plan your cool off time! Don't forget splashpads including the new one at Joaquin Murietta!

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REMINDER: Our Job Madness, Summer Job Fair is this Friday, March 14, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at our Administration Building, 900 S. Randolph Way. Apply for KIDCO, Sports, Therapeutics.
#tucson #tucsonparks #tucsonjobs

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If you have been crazy busy like me, this is your reminder to stop and smell the roses. While our rose garden is currently closed to allow seasonal maintenance, there are certainly lots of blooming flowers out in parks to enjoy. @TucsonParksRec

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A few days ago Leroy and I visited Lakeside Park. Our new intention to visit parks and evaluate how dog friendly they are. Great spot for views of the water and ducks. Easy to get 1- 2 mile walk in. All dogs encountered were on a leash. Remember #leashupcleanup @TucsonParksRec

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Join us today as we celebrate the investments from Prop 407 in this natural resource gem!

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Join us as we celebrate the restoration of Rio Vista Natural Resource Park, 3974 N. Tucson Blvd., on Saturday, Jan. 25, at 11 a.m. Explore the updated trail system, learn about the ecological benefits of the improvements and enjoy music by John and Jeanne Ronstadt. #tucson

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HAPPY 2025, Started the day with coworkers and friends hiking out at Saguaro East. Then got some grape vines and a blackberry bush in the ground. Putting all the positives out there for the year ahead to be productive.

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Learn from my mistake, turn your rotating broadcast sprinkler off when there is a freeze warning. Ours runs at 4am and well lots of my flowering plants froze..😭

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Spending Thanksgiving in Fl. Less than 24hrs in town with my BFF and already we are in trouble. Met a lady who found puppies thrown on the side of the road......so coming home with a souvenir....introducing Tater...his brother also landed a home with our friends.

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The behind the scenes look at how the annual ice rink comes to be at the TCC. Our Parks folks build it out and then our creative team from recreation and events add the flair! Looking forward to seeing many enjoy it starting this weekend.@TucsonParksRec

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It is a good day when you celebrate a new park and getting to name it with the urging of the neighborhood after a gentleman who has lived a lifetime of service, and dedication to the community. Days like these are special. Kha Dang Park, 1933 N Bell Ave.@TucsonParksRec

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We have definitely reached the sweater weather portion of 2024
Rosy hates the cold so she layers up for morning outdoor play. Stay warm out there as you enjoy our parks.

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Volunteers are needed to help the Tucson Audubon Society plant young saguaros around Lincoln Park, 8116 E. Escalante Road. Planting will take place from 8-10 a.m. on Oct. 23, Oct. 30, and Nov. 13.
Go here for more information and to register: https://t.co/DodjnwTBng #tucson

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Minus one team member, we grabbed a photo before leaving the 2024 @NRPA conference. It is rewarding to hear how staff enjoy and learn from the education sessions and finding commonality with staff from other cities. Looking forward to implementing new ideas.@TucsonParksRec

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If you are seeking the best family friendly Halloween event in town, I may be biased but this one is scary good👻.

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Join us for tricks and treats at Boo Bash: Cartoon Chaos on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Lincoln Park soccer fields, 4325 S. Pantano Road.

Free event includes trunk-or-treat, carnival games, a costume parade and more.
#tucson #tucsonparks #tucsonhalloween

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It's a beautiful fall day for our Ready,Set,Rec festival at Reid Park today. Still time to come out, we will be here till noon. Lots of games in the shade. @TucsonParksRec

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@TucsonParksRec @TucsonWater and City Manager's Office kudos, each of these fabulous women did a great presentation at the Arizona Parks and Recreation Association Conference about Parks, Resiliency and Sustainability. Sharing successful projects in how we are collaborating.

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Leroy did a full day at the office today. He's dog tired...but today he heard someone say, "This is the best part of my day while petting him", he looked at me like he was a hero🤣 Glad he brings some comfort to the workplace on the days he gets to come in. @TucsonParksRec

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Thanks to the volunteers who came out this morning to deadhead the roses at the Cele Peterson Rose Garden. Pruning helps to ensure robust summer blooming. It can also be great therapeutic mental work as you trim! Join us in July the early pruning adventure. @TucsonParksRec