Morris K. Udall Park
7290 E. Tanque Verde Rd., Tucson AZ 85715
Metro Park • 158.7 acres • Ward 2
Thanks to voter-approved Tucson Delivers Proposition 407 bond funding, Morris K. Udall Park will soon receive:
- two (2) new covered basketball courts
- expanded parking
- one (1) large destination playground with shade
- baseball and soccer field lighting upgrades to LED
- two (2) new lighted soccer fields
- softball fencing renovation
- new restrooms
Parks and Recreation really appreciates the community’s input on the proposed improvements so far, and we’re looking forward to continuing to work with residents of all ages to expand opportunities to connect with nature, interact with local art, and build community at the park.
How can I get involved?
Join us for a Community Open House to learn more about the project and help shape the new play area!
Date: Thursday, Mar. 5, 2026
Time: 4:30-7:00 p.m. | *Presentation: 5:30-6:00 p.m.
Where: Udall Rec. Center Community Room
Accommodations: We welcome individuals of all abilities. To request modifications, please contact us in advance, if possible. Email TPRD-Therapeutics@tucsonaz.gov or call 520-791-4504 for assistance. (e.g. If translation or disability services are needed to participate, please notify Parks and Recreation 48 hours in advance so we can make arrangements)
We’ll review the results of community outreach to date and present 3 different play concepts for you to consider and provide feedback.
Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Can’t make it? No worries. A video walkthrough of the initial outreach results and 3 concepts will be posted to the project webpage in English and Spanish.
After you’ve attended the open house or watched the video walkthrough, please fill out the online survey to vote for your favorite concept.
The survey link will be posted on Thursday, March 5, and will remain open through Wednesday, March 26.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TO DATE
Parks and Recreation circulated an online survey from Sept. 26 to Oct. 19, 2025, to reintroduce the community to the planned improvements and learn more about what folks would like to see enhanced at Udall Park. 1,266 community members participated in the survey and shared some excellent feedback! Please check out the results below.
On Dec. 30, 2025, Parks and Recreation worked with 27 kiddos participating in KIDCO’s Winter Break Camp to engage them in the design process for the new play area. Through a series of Fill-in-the-blank, drawing, and modeling activities, kids shared some awesome play ideas! Snakes, crystals, rocks, volcanoes, and plants were popular themes, and kids emphasized that they’re interested in climbing, sliding, swinging, and running at the new play area. Preferred colors for the play features were blue, green, and brown. Take a look at some of their inspiring ideas below.
Parks and Recreation used community input from the first survey and KIDCO outreach to develop 3 play concepts for the community to review and provide feedback on in the Play Area Survey.
Udall Dog Park
7290 E. Tanque Verde Rd.
Hours: 6 a.m.-10 p.m.
Separate Large and Small Dog Areas: Yes
Features: Large turf area, 1-acre site, trash cans, seating area, water for dogs. Small and large dog fenced and lighted areas.
Udall Splash Pad
Open April 1-October 31
Daily 8 a.m. to sunset.
Baseball Field #3: Chase Ridenour Field
On Tuesday, Aug. 19, Tucson Mayor and City Council approved the renaming of Field #3 to "Chase Ridenour Field." Chase Ridenour grew up in Tucson and played baseball with Sabino Canyon Little League (SCLL). Following his passing, his family has been instrumental in supporting youth baseball in the community by establishing a financial fund dedicated to SCLL. This fund helps provide capital improvements to the league and ensures that all children. The renaming recognizes the Ridenour family’s contributions, which have made significant improvements to field #3 possible, including the purchase of a new scoreboard.
Location
7290 E. Tanque Verde Rd., Tucson 85715 View Map
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Morris K. Udall Park