Tucson Parks and Rec

We manage 130 parks, 19 centers, pools, 3 urban fishing lakes, trails, sports fields, and offer hundreds of classes and programs.

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Celebrate the new improvements at Keeling Desert Park! 🌵🏀✨
Join us Thursday, June 11 at 9 a.m. for a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring new lighting, landscaping, a half-court basketball court, cement animals, masonry walls, and more.
245 E. Glenn St.

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A public hearing on proposed Tucson Parks and Recreation fee updates happening June 9, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. during the Mayor & Council meeting.
View the updates shaped by community feedback and expanded income-based discount options for qualifying families: https://t.co/SdmKcTwZUM

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🛹 IT’S HAPPENING, TUCSON

Join us as we celebrate the groundbreaking of the Cushing Street Skate Park!
June 30
6 p.m.
700 W. Cushing St.

Years of community support helped make this project possible. Come celebrate with us!
#Tucson #SkatePark #TucsonAZ

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Freedom Pool Update (May 28, 2026): The pool is scheduled to reopen Thursday, June 4. We anticipate the splash pad reopening sooner and will provide an update once it is open.

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Temporary closure notice: Due to vandalism involving broken glass, Freedom Pool will be drained and cleaned beginning May 27. The splash pad will also close temporarily during this process. We anticipate reopening the pool May 31.

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Quick update on the Joaquin Murrieta Splash Pad: crews are finishing the shade structure installation early, and the splash pad will reopen tomorrow, May 28, at 8 a.m.🎉

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We’re making improvements to the Joaquin Murrieta splash pad!
Construction crews will be installing foundations for new shade structures.
The splash pad will be closed Thursday, May 14 through Friday, May 15, 1pm.

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Temporary closure notice: Due to vandalism involving broken glass, Freedom Pool will be drained and cleaned beginning May 27. The splash pad will also close temporarily during this process. We anticipate reopening the pool May 31.

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Holiday Closure Notice
In observance of Memorial Day, all pools, centers, and administrative offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026.

We honor and remember those who have served. Regular hours will resume Tuesday.

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Join us Fri., May 29 at 5:30 p.m. and Sat., May 30 at 9 a.m. to celebrate new improvements at Palo Verde Park!
New playground, basketball & pickleball courts, lighting, irrigation, 101 new trees, and more — made possible through Tucson Delivers Prop 407 funding. 425 S. Mann Ave.

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FREE Pre-Season Swim Lesson Practice! Help our instructors prepare for summer while giving your child extra water time. Participants will practice water safety and swim skills through guided activities. Friday, May 29 • 11 AM or 2 PM. Space is limited! https://t.co/tUL171bNi0

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PARKING LOT CLOSURE NOTICE
The south parking lot at Lakeside Park will be closed May 19–May 27 for water line repair, asphalt removal and paving, and striping.
This is a Prop 407-funded project.

Thank you for your patience as we improve the park!

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Good afternoon, this is an update regarding the temporary closure of Udall Pool (7200 E. Tanque Verde Rd.). Staff discovered glass in the pool, requiring it to be drained and thoroughly cleaned for safety. The earliest reopening is Friday. Updates to follow.

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We’re making improvements to the Joaquin Murrieta splash pad!
Construction crews will be installing foundations for new shade structures.
The splash pad will be closed Thursday, May 14 through Friday, May 15, 1pm.

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Not us all realizing summer is basically HERE already ☀️
Good news though!
KIDCO still has openings at select centers!
So if you’re still figuring out summer plans… this is your sign!
Register through https://t.co/95aWikerGT before spots disappear ✨

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Either way you roll… don’t miss swim class registration for Sessions 1 & 2!
Monday, May 18, at 8am!
✨ $15 per session

For more info check out our swim page at https://t.co/CT0OK2yllq

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Great news! The Fort Lowell Splash Pad (2900 N Craycroft Rd) is back up and running and ready to cool things down! Join us starting today, May 6, 2026. See you there! 🌞

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Y’all ready for this?! 👀☀️
⏰ Registration starts TOMORROW
6 AM for KIDCO, In-Betweener's Club, and Junior Staff in Training.
8 AM for all other classes

Swim Sessions 1 & 2 registration will open May 18

Spots go FAST—set your alarms
👉 https://t.co/FePLU93oT8

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Barrio Nopal Splash Pad Closure Notice
The Barrio Nopal Splash Pad is currently closed until further notice due to vandalism to the activation button.
We will keep the community updated as more information becomes available. Thank you for your understanding.

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Got an idea for the 2027 Tucson Senior Olympics Festival?
Tucson Parks & Rec is accepting applications for NEW events! Help shape Tucson’s largest senior celebration—2,000+ participants age 50+.
Apply by May 10 at midnight:
https://t.co/ehJS9YWr6F

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Rugby Rodeo | May 9 | 8–10 AM | Estevan Park
Try rugby with fun drills, live demos & beginner basics, no experience needed!

Food truck • Raffle • Merch
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The Catalina Splash Pad is temporarily closed due to a button malfunction. We appreciate your patience and will share updates as soon as service is restored.