Oro Valley Parks & Recreation

Your Weekly Guide To Events, Activities And More!

Hey Oro Valley!

Happy Thursday! We hope everyone is having a great week! Our fall event season is officially here! Starting with a Friday Night Concert tomorrow and the Bark in the Park event on Saturday! Please read on to learn more and stay safe and healthy Oro Valley!

Date: Friday, September 29
Time: 7-9:30 p.m.
Location: Steam Pump Ranch 10901 N. Oracle Road
Details: Come enjoy a beautiful night of music on the lawn at Steam Pump Ranch! Food, soda and water will be available for purchase. This event will not have alcohol available for purchase. Be sure to bring your own chair or blanket. Entertainment will be provided by Znora Band, which is the 2023 Oro Valley Battle of the Bands winner!

Bark In The Park
Date: Saturday, September 30
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Location: Steam Pump Ranch, 10901 N. Oracle Road
Details: Oro Valley Parks and Recreation will be hosting a FREE community event for those with furry family dogs at home, Bark in the Park! Join the fun on Saturday, September 30 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Steam Pump Ranch. Bring your family, friends and doggies! There will be adoptable dogs, food trucks, music, crafts for kids, dog talent show, dog costume contest, prizes, local business and organization booths, and much more. The dog talent show and costume contest will have on-site registration the day of the event. Entry is free! Prizes for the contest have been donated by our event sponsors: Pet Friendly Fun and Dogs and Donuts! Please keep in mind that dogs must be leashed and owners are responsible for cleaning up after their dogs. Have questions? Contact Shanda at [email protected].

Movie At The Ranch - Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey
Date: Saturday, October 7
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Steam Pump Ranch, 10901 N. Oracle Road
Details: Join us for a movie under the stars at Steam Pump Ranch. This will be a free family friendly event! The movie will begin at 7 p.m. and we recommend arriving at 6:30 p.m. to get a good spot. The movie will be shown on the lush lawn and attendees are welcome to bring blankets and chairs. The movie will be Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey.

Family Camping At Steam Pump Ranch
Date: Saturday, October 14 - Sunday, October 15
Time: 4 p.m. - 10 a.m.
Location: 10901 N. Oracle Road
Details: Bring the family and spend the night at Steam Pump Ranch. We will have all the fun of going camping without the travel. Whether you are a seasoned camper, or this is your first night outside, you will have a great time! Participants will bring their own tent and sleeping gear for the night. Get ready to learn some camping skills from the pros. Don't know how to set up a tent? We can help with that. We will have hotdogs and chips for dinner and then make smores and watch Jungle Cruise on our large outdoor screen before heading to bed beneath the cradle of Pusch Ridge. When you wake up the next morning prepare for an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast! One thing is for sure, you won't go home hungry. Registration is for one family. At least one person in the family must be 18 or older to register and must attend. 
Registration Link: Click here

Oro Valley Hiking Series
Date(s): First Saturday October - March
Time: 7 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Location: Various
Details: Whether you are looking to dip your toe into hiking for the first time or are a seasoned hiker looking to get some more miles under your belt, the Oro Valley Hiking Series is here for you! Our guided hikes are the perfect way to spend some time with your friends, make new ones and explore new trails in Oro Valley and surrounding areas.
Registration Link: Click here

In a press release dated Sept. 13, the Town of Oro Valley announced that the large dog park at Naranja Park would temporarily close for the reinstallation of grass; however, there has since been a change to the turf design, which requires additional trenching and irrigation installation. To accommodate these changes, the original Oct. 2 closure date has changed. Closure of the large dog park began on Wednesday, Sept. 27. Click here for additional details on the project.

Naranja Park Expansion Project Update
As the Naranja Park Expansion Project continues to progress, we will be providing updates on a regular basis. For more information on the project, please click here.

Week of September 25 construction update

Construction is ongoing for the pickleball courts, foundation drilling is currently underway for the chain link fence posts around the courts. The posts are carefully located relative to the slab to put the chain link fabric in a position to not trap balls. The court slabs are standard concrete with pre-stressing cables place both directions in the slab which replaces the reinforcing steel bars (rebar). After the concrete has reached strength, the cables are stretched and then anchored to put the slab in compression. This minimizes cracking and promotes flat, maintenance free playing surfaces.

Senior Programs Through OV Parks & Recreation
Oro Valley Parks & Recreation offers many senior-oriented activities and programs, such as painting and drawing, photography, fitness classes, volunteer opportunities and more! Click here to learn about the activities we offer!

Interested in partnering with us to provide a program for seniors with Oro Valley Parks and Recreation? Click here to learn how to submit a course proposal!

Mindful Eating Workshops
Date:  October 7 | November 8 | December 3
Time: Various
Location: Community & Recreation Center, 10555 N. La Canada Dr.
Details: In this fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, often neglecting the importance of nourishing our bodies and minds. But today, we invite you to slow down, be present, and embark on a journey toward a healthier relationship with food. This class is presented by Jayme White, MS, Integrative Clinical Nutritionist & Certified Nutrition Specialist!
Registration Link(s): October 7 | November 8 | December 3

Exhibits At The Pusch House Museum At Steam Pump Ranch
The Oro Valley Historic Society (OVHS) is back in September! Beginning on September 9, the Society will present exhibits at the Pusch House Museum each Saturday through April from 9 a.m. – noon. In September, we will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Come learn about the Hispanic influence in our community! Check the OVHS website for current information www.ovhistory.org/news .

Free College Finance Workshop: Paying for College
Date: Saturday, September 30
Time: 3:45-4:45 p.m.
Location: Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Dr.
Details: This event will feature a Q&A workshop for students who are concerned about paying for college. The speaker will be Lukas Adams (expert on in economic and personal finance) and Adrienne Fluitt (college advisor and expert in college finances).

Group fitness classes
Click here for the September Group Fitness Schedule! Click here for the October Group Fitness Schedule! See below for a list of recently added classes! Visit PlayOV.com to see our full catalog.

- Ready to become a Red Cross certified lifeguard? The Oro Valley Aquatic Center will host a certification course over fall break, October 9-13. Registration is officially open so secure your spot today! Click here to register.

Community & Recreation Center open play schedule

- Monday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday/Saturday: 6 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Courts 1-6: Intermediate/Advanced | Courts 7-10: Beginner/Intermediate
- Evening Open Play on Courts 1-6:
Tuesday 5-8 p.m. All Levels
Wednesday 5-8 p.m. All Levels
Friday 5-8 p.m. Beginners

Leagues and Classes
The Community & Recreation offers year-around leagues and beginner classes. Click here to learn about everything we offer!

November Tournament now open for registration!
The Community & Recreation Center will be offering another pickleball tournament November 17-19. Click here to register!

New Art Classes At The Community Center
The Community & Recreation Center will be offering several new art classes beginning in September. Please see the list and links below for details:

Beginner Acrylic Painting Class

- September 30 - October 14 | Registration Link:Click here

Painting And Drawing With Christine Lytwynzuk
Day(s): Thursdays and Saturdays
Time(s):  Thurs. 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Sat. 9 a.m. - noon
Location: Community & Recreation Center, 10555 N. La Canada Drive
Registration Links: Click here
Details: Join us at our fun and supportive Painting and Drawing class. This class is structured like a “small group private lesson.” Christine will work with artists one-on-one, helping them achieve their specific goals in art at their own pace. All skill levels are welcome! If you’ve never touched a brush before or can’t draw with a pencil, no problem! Christine can help you build a strong foundation and give you the confidence you need to make art an enjoyable and rewarding part of your life.

Photography Classes
Day of the week: Thursdays
Time: Various
Location: Various
Details: This class will be taught at various locations and will provide instruction for a variety of photography skills and techniques. The 4-week session will cover a variety of photography: basic, bird, architectural and street and candid photography. These group classes will be taught by an instructor with more than 25 years of experience.
Cost: $180 for 4-week session or $50 per class
October Registration Link: Click here

- Join us at the Overlook Restaurant for a meal! Click here to view the restaurant's hours of operation and current menu.

- El Conquistador Golf has a membership option for everyone! Click here to see all of the options.

- Click here to learn about golf short term membership options!

- Follow @elconquistadorgolf on Instagram and @elcongolf on Facebook for the latest El Conquistador Golf news and specials.

Upcoming Dates

- September 29 - October 1: USTA National League Championships: No courts on Friday & Saturday at either site until after 6:30 PM. Courts at CRC available all day on Sunday: Courts open are 7-9 and 13-15.

- October 6-8: USTA National League Championships: Some court availability. www.elconquistadortennis.com will have updates by early next week.

- October 9: Fall league begins

Click Here for more information