Family Festival in the Park
Saturday, Nov. 19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Cigna and Tucson Parks and Recreation are proud to present the 15th annual Family Festival in the Park. There will be games, prizes, crafts, inflatables, and class demonstrations. Reid Park Zoo will have $1 admission (funds going to the Reid Park Zoo’s Conservation Fund), and the Edith Ball Adaptive Recreation Center will host free swimming with an inflatable obstacle course. Entertainment will be presented throughout the day, and a variety of foods will be available for purchase through local vendors.

Cost: FREE (Bring non-perishable food donations to support the Community Food Bank)

When: Saturday, Nov. 19, 10 a.m-2 p.m.

Where: Gene C. Reid Park, 22nd Street and Country Club Road

Special thanks to our event sponsors: Cigna, Bear Essential News, Tucson Weekly, The Play District, Imago Dei Middle School, Southwest Model and Talent Agency, Raising Canes, and Renewal by Anderson.

Save The Date

Splash Pads Closed
Nov. 1-March 31

Extended Season Pools Close
Nov. 7

Seneca Park Dedication
Nov. 5, 10 a.m.

Senior Olympics Registration Opens
Nov. 7, 9 a.m.

Family Festival in the Park
Gene C. Reid Park
Nov. 19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair

Gene C. Reid Park
Nov. 26-27
9 a.m.-4 p.m.

TPRC Meeting
Nov. 30, 3:30 p.m.
click here to join

Holiday Closures
Administration, Centers, and Pools
Nov. 11, 24, and 25

Reid Park Reimagined Master Plan Reveal

Stop by the Reid Park Reimagined planning team area at the Family Festival in the Park to get your first look at the latest Reid Park Master Plan concept developed with feedback from the community over the past six months. Staff will be available to show the plan and answer questions. A survey to provide feedback on the plan will be open from Nov. 19-Dec. 19. The plan and the survey will be available on the park project website (English and Spanish) beginning Nov. 19.

2023 Senior Olympics Festival Registration Begins Nov. 7

Tucson Parks and Recreation presents the 38th annual Senior Olympic Festival. This festival is a celebration to promote fitness, health, and an active lifestyle among adults 50 years of age and older. Events include volleyball, bowling, bridge, racquetball, basketball shoot, pickleball, archery, golf, tennis, horseshoes, badminton, and so much more. For complete Senior Olympic Festival information, visit the Senior Olympic Festival website. Special thanks to our sponsors WestPress, Raising Canes, and Renewal by Anderson.

When: Jan.7-28, 2023

Registration: Online at EZEEreg.com beginning Nov. 7, (Deadline: Dec. 30)

The event is expected to attract 2,000+ participants and is Tucson’s largest organized annual senior activity. For more information, contact Joe Stubbins or Debra Henley at [email protected] or 520-791-4931.

Get Paid to Get Lifeguard Certified

Are you or someone you know looking for a part-time job? Tucson Parks and Recreation is hiring lifeguards to operate and maintain the safety at City pools year-round. The minimum age to be a lifeguard is 15 years old. Pay starts at $16.75/hour.

The City will pay applicants to get their Lifeguard Certification through the City’s certification path. The lifeguard class is an intense, fast-paced course, and strong swim skills are required. All applicants must pass a swim test to qualify. For more information on becoming a lifeguard or to register for the swim test, visit the website.

Ballroom Dancing

Join us for ballroom dancing to live music every week. Everyone is welcome!

Armory Park Senior Center, 220 S. 5th Ave.
Saturdays from 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Udall Recreation Center, 7200 E. Tanque Verde Road
Tuesdays from 2- 4 p.m.

Admission: Must have a Senior Activity Card or Daily Fee. See website for more details.

*There is also a $4.50/person donation requested at the door to cover the cost of the music and refreshments.

On Nov. 6, 2018, City of Tucson voters approved Proposition 407, a $225 million bond package for capital improvements via General Obligation bonds. The bond funds are dedicated to improving City park amenities (playgrounds, sports fields, pools, splash pads, and recreation centers) as well as connections (pedestrian pathways, bicycle pathways, and pedestrian and bicycle safety). Projects will happen in phases through 2028. Thank you, Tucson voters! For more information on all the projects planned using Tucson Delivers bond funds, visit TucsonDelivers.Tucsonaz.gov.

Complete: Anza Park Restroom

The new restroom at Anza Park, 1000 N Stone Ave., has been completed and is now open to the public.

Under Construction: Linden Park Walking Path

A walking path is under construction at Linden Park, 300 S. Desert Ave. and should be completed by the end of the month.

Select the Tucson Parks Foundation for AmazonSmile Donations  

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