Edith Ball Adaptive Recreation Center

Recreation Pool

• Outdoor (4 lanes)
• Covered
• Beach Entry
• Water Toys
• Walking Channel (13+ only if using for water walking, under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)

Therapy Pool

• Indoor
• Heated Pool (~90 deg.)
• 3- to 6-feet deep
• Bench with Jets
• Hand Rails
• Two Types of Lifts

Call the Edith Ball Adaptive Recreation Center (ARC) at 520-791-5643 for more information

PARC's Vision: Increased adaptive recreation opportunities in our community.

The Patrons of the Adaptive Recreation Center (PARC) is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization whose mission is to support the Edith Ball Adaptive Recreation Center and the expansion of inclusive/adaptive facilities. It was incorporated in 2003 to enhance the quality of life for all by supporting recreational and leisure services for children and adults with disabilities in inclusive settings in our community.

PARC operates as a private organization guided by a volunteer Board of Directors.

Please Be Involved! We need your financial support and/or your time.

Donations to PARC in any amount are greatly appreciated. Funds enable us to provide support to programs, provide equipment and facility improvements, training of staff and other identified needs.

PARC is now a State of Arizona Department of Revenue “Qualified Charitable Organization”. This means that donations to PARC can be claimed on your Arizona State taxes. Donations for Arizona State taxes are due by April 15.

How to Donate: 

Send checks made out to Patrons of the Adaptive Recreation Center, 900 S. Randolph Way, Tucson, AZ 85716. Indicate that it is a donation for the Arizona tax credit. Include your name and address so a receipt can be mailed to you for your tax submittal.

Examples of past support include:

• Play equipment at Edith Ball Adaptive Recreation Center
• Shade structure at the Therapeutic Recreation Center
• Water transport and exercise equipment for the Edith Ball Center
• Aquatic therapy training for the Edith Ball Center and also for citywide staff

PARC is looking for volunteers who would be interested in serving on the Board of Directors or on one of the standing or special committees.

Please call 520-791-5643 for more information. 

• Observe all safety regulations.
• Safety/rescue equipment is for EMERGENCY USE ONLY.
• No glass allowed in pool area.
• Dispose of trash properly.
• No running, pushing, or boisterous play in pool area.
• No swimming during lightning storms.
• No pets allowed in pool area.
• Do not enter the pool with a cold, skin or other body infection, open wound, diarrhea, or any other contagious condition.
• Suntan oils and lotions should be removed before using the pool.
• Use showers and restrooms prior to entering the pool.
• Diving is allowed in designated areas ONLY.
• Guests in street clothes must observe from the designated area.
• Appropriate swimwear is required.
• No food, drinks (other than water) or smoking allowed.
• If incontinent, wear tight-fitting rubber or plastic pants or a swim diaper.

• No children under 7 years of age will be admitted to the pool area, unless accompanied by an adult 18 years or older.

General Rules

• Patrons must obey the lifeguards at all times.
• Behaviors that endanger or distract other swimmers, such as pushing, running, dunking, riding on shoulders or back, or various forms of horseplay, are not allowed.
• Patrons may not visit with lifeguards on duty.
• Food and drink (other than water in plastic containers) are not allowed in the pool area.
• Smoking, tobacco products, and gum chewing are not allowed at pool facilities.
• Masks, fins, and snorkels may be used only by adults in the lap lanes or in an organized and supervised class or program. Persons requiring such equipment because of a disability may do so with the approval of the Pool Supervisor.
• All flotation devices must be Coast Guard-approved (USCG on tag). Such devices may be worn only by non-swimmers actively supervised by and adult on a one-to-one basis. Specialized non-Coast Guard-approved flotation devices may be worn during instructor-led fitness and adaptive classes.
• All patrons are required to leave the pool area when lightning is in the area. Refunds will not be given for inclement weather.
• Lewd or abusive behavior will not be tolerated.

The center will be closed from Monday, November 30, 2026, through late February 2027. We will notify participants as soon as a confirmed reopening date is set.

The entire facility will be closed.

Yes. You may use your lap swim pass at other open pools. See the Winter Pool Schedule for locations, hours, and availability.

You can place a monthly lap swim pass on hold through Feb. 28, 2026, by calling or visiting any recreation center.

Yes, chair lifts are operational at all alternate pool locations.

Other pools maintain water temperatures between 80–82 degrees.

No action is needed. You can use your punch pass as normal at other open pools, or simply wait until the ARC reopens.

Class Registration will send out a notification informing participants of the cancellation and that a refund has been processed as a credit to their account, available for use for future classes. If you wish to have a full refund instead, you can call at that time to have the credit modified to a refund.

Yes, classes will resume once the pool reopens. Participants will need to register for the new classes once they are offered again.