SUMMER POOLS AND SWIM LESSON REGISTRATION - Tucson Parks and Recreation now has 10 pools open for summer swim activities, through Aug. 3. Responding to a lifeguard shortage, the City has focused on making water safety and quality aquatics programming the top priorities. The summer schedule will allow for recreational swimming, lap swimming, swim lessons, and new Aqua and Deep-Water Fitness classes. Swim lessons for children ages 6 months to 17 years old are now viewable online. Lessons will be offered for three, two-week sessions, June 20-July 28. The cost is $15 per session. Separate classes will be available for parents and children. Register starting Tuesday, June 7, at 8 a.m., by following the top link below.
Register for swim lessons
Read news release about swim lessons
Apply for lifeguard classes
Apply for City of Tucson lifeguard jobs
Pools and splash pads

ICYMI: GRAND OPENING OF NEW SPLASH PAD AT PURPLE HEART PARK (VIDEO) - Tucson Mayor Regina Romero, Ward 4 Council Member Nikki Lee, and Tucson Parks and Recreation took part in a dedication last month to celebrate the completion of a new splash pad at Purple Heart Park, 9800 E. Rita Road. This project, located next to the existing pool, marks the City’s sixth splash pad. It was made possible through Tucson Delivers 2018 voter-approved Proposition 407 bond funds and Impact Fees. Improvements include a new splash pad area, perimeter fencing, five shade umbrella structures, seating, an accessible entrance, and landscaping and irrigation improvements. You can watch the festivities by following the video link below.
Watch video of the dedication
Tucson parks and splash pads

ENVISIONING A CLIMATE-RESILIENT TUCSON (VIDEO) - A public workshop was held recently at the Tucson Convention Center to hear the community's perspectives and to discuss how to co-create a Tucson that is resilient and thrives in the face of climate change. You can watch the full presentation, or a synopsis, by following the links below.
Watch the full presentation
Watch the synopsis
City of Tucson Climate Action Hub

INTERACTIVE RAIN ART PROJECT PREMIERES THIS MONTH - Local artist "Alex!" Jimenez and a team of sound and lighting specialists are launching a bold, interactive art project that honors the power of rain, Friday, June 24, at El Día de San Juan, the event that celebrates the traditional start of Tucson’s monsoon. This art installation offers lights, sound, and moving images of water inspired by community input during the last year. Look for signs at the Mercado San Agustin and Mercado Annex directing you to this free event, which begins at dusk.
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REID PARK ZOO BEGINS SUMMER HOURS - As of yesterday, June 1, Reid Park Zoo is open during summer hours, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. The new hours are in effect through the end of September. You can see what's happening at the Zoo this summer by following the link below.
Reid Park Zoo