Therapeutic Recreation Center

Therapeutic Recreation Center

The Therapeutic Recreation Center is located in Gene C. Reid Park.

Our mission is to provide programs that develop and enhance lifelong recreational pursuits for people with disabilities through adaptive, aquatic and inclusive recreation opportunities.

The City of Tucson is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities can participate in Tucson Parks and Recreation programs. Anyone in need of modifications should contact the department at least two weeks in advance if possible. For more details email the Inclusion Coordinator at TPRD-Therapeutics@tucsonaz.gov or contact call 520-791-4504.

Recreation Inclusion Services for Youth and Adults

Recreation Inclusion provides opportunities for youth and adults, with and without disabilities to experience recreation and leisure time together.

If you have any inquiries regarding inclusion services, email TPRD-Therapeutics@tucsonaz.gov


Behavior Expectations

As in all programs offered by Parks and Recreation, the expectation of every participant is to follow the basic rules of conduct.

A participant may be excluded from a program if their presence poses a direct threat to the health or safety of others, or requires a fundamental alteration of the program.

Monthly Social Dance

First Saturday of each month from 6-8 p.m. Dances are held at the Quince Douglas recreation center and are co-sponsored by Old Pueblo Civitan.

Summer Programs

Stars

Who: Teens and young adults with developmental disabilities
Ages:16-22
When: June 2-July 18 (closed June 19 and July 4)
Day/Time: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Cost: $25/city-resident or $30/non-city resident
Location: Therapeutic Recreation Center, 1000 S. Randolph Way

Teen Step(summer camp)

Who: Learning disabilities and attention deficit disorders
Ages: 12-18
When: June 2-July 18 (closed June 19 and July 4)
Day/Time: Monday-Thursday 2-8 p.m., and Fridays 2-6 p.m.
Cost: $25/city-resident or $30/non-city resident
Location: Therapeutic Recreation Center, 1000 S. Randolph Way

Discovery Camp

Who All disabilities
Ages: 6-15
When: June 2-July 18 (closed June 19 and July 4)
Day/Time: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Cost: $25/city-resident or $30/non-city resident
Location: Quincie Douglas, 1575 E. 36th St.

Social Club (TR rec program)

Ages: 18+
Cost:$25/ resident, $30/non-resident
Location: Therapeutic Recreation 1000 S Randolph way (
Days/times:  Friday 6-8pm
Dates: June 6-July 25

Rec Bowling

Ages:14+
Cost: $25/ resident, $30/non-resident *The cost per week will be $11 for 3 games including shoes.
Location: Lucky Strike Bowling Alley 4015 E Speedway Blvd
Days/times: Wednesdays 3:30-5:30
Dates: June 4 - July 23

Juniors Active In Wheelchair Sports

Ages:6-18 (with physical disabilities)
Cost: Free and equipment provided
Location: Donna Liggins Recreation Center 2160 N 6th Ave
Days/times: Saturday 10am-12pm
Dates: June 7 - July 26

Wheelchair Softball

Ages:16+ with physical disabilities
Cost:  Free and equipment provided
Location:  Donna Liggins Recreation Center 2160 N 6th Ave
Days/times: Sundays 12pm-2pm
Dates: June 1-Aug 24

Kidco Inclusion

Who: Ages:5-11 with disabilities
When: June 2-July 25 (closed June 19 and July 4)
Day/Time: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Cost: $125/city-resident or $157/non-city resident
Location: Archer Recreation Center, Clements Recreation Center, Donna Liggins Recreation Center, El Pueblo Recreation Center, Randolph Recreation Center

Youth Programs

Special Olympics Track and Field 

This is a training program to learn track and field events and practice the skills to compete in the Special Olympics Coronado area competition. Participants will learn and practice field events such as the Turbo Jav, Shot put, Long jump, Running long jump, and Softball throw. Participants will also develop running endurance and train for various track events such as wheelchair races, 50M dash, 100M dash, 200M run, 400M run and relay races. 
Cost: Free 
Who: Ages 8+ with developmental disabilities 
When: Tuesdays 3:30-5 p.m. 
Where: Gunny Barreras Park, 5890 S Campbell Ave.

Special Olympics Cheer 

This is a training program to learn cheerleading skills and routines. The participants will train and compete in Coronado Area Competition and the state competition. Must call 520-791-4504 for assessment before registration. 
Cost: Free
Who: Ages 8+ with developmental disabilities 
When: Sat 8:30-10am
Where: Donna Liggins Rec Center

Special Olympics Swim

This is a training program to learn and participate on a Competitive Swim team for intermediate to advanced swim level athletes. Practice consists of swimming multiple laps for one hour twice a week during swim season. The participants will train and compete in Coronado Area Competition and the state competition. Must call 520-791-4504 for assessment before registration. 
Cost: Free
Who: Ages 8+ with developmental disabilities 
When: Tuesday and Thursday 6-8pm 
Where: Edith Ball Pool

Adaptive Preschool Swim

For children with physical or cognitive disabilities. Water adjustment course designed to instruct parents how to work one-on-one with their child in the water to prepare them to learn to swim and to be safe. Parent participation is required, only child pays. Please call 520-837-8066 for more information before you register. Fee is nonrefundable. Class held in the therapy pool.
Cost: $15 
Who: ages 6 months-5years
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:00-5:30pm
Where: Edith Ball Pool

Adaptive Wheelchair Sports (JAWS - Juniors Active in Wheelchair Sports)

Equipment provided. Families welcome!
Cost: Free
Who: Ages 6-17 with a physical disability
When: Saturdays 10 a.m.- noon
Where: Donna Liggins Center, 2160 N. 6th Ave

Adaptive Dance

Specialized program for youth, teens, and adults. Learn the fundamentals of various forms of dance, stretching, and time keeping. Cost: $25 City residents, $30 Non-city residents Who: Ages 8+ When: Wednesdays 4:00-6:00pm Where: El Pueblo Activity Center

Special Olympics Bowling

This is a training program to learn bowling skills and how to compete on a bowling team. The participants will compete in Coronado Area Competition. Must call 520-791-4504 for assessment before registration. Cost: Free Who: Ages 8+ When: Tuesdays 3:30-5:30pm Where: Lucky Strike on Speedway

Inclusive Potpourri of Sports

This is an inclusive program intended to support individuals with disabilities joining a leisure class.
A variety of skills, including basketball, hockey, soccer, softball and volleyball will be taught in a fun, non-competitive environment. Only registered participants are permitted in instruction area. Children under the age of seven must be directly supervised by the parent/guardian at all times while in any facility. Must call 520-837-8060 for pre-approval before registration.
Cost: $53 City Residents, $67 Non-city residents,
Who: Ages 4-5
When: Saturday 8:30am-9:15am
Where: Randolph recreation Center.

Teen and Adult Programs

Adaptive Wheelchair Sports (JAWS - Juniors Active in Wheelchair Sports)

Equipment provided. Families welcome!
Cost: Free
Who: Ages 6-17 with a physical disability
When: Saturdays 10 a.m.- noon
Where: Donna Liggins Center, 2160 N. 6th Ave

Tai Chi for Arthritis

No registration required.
Cost: Free
Who: Ages 18+
When: Tuesdays and Fridays 10-11 a.m.
Where: Donna Liggins Center, 2160 N. 6th Ave

Tucson MS Support Group

Tucson Multiple Sclerosis (MS) support group welcomes anyone with a neurological disorder to meet the first Wednesday of each month and to participate in monthly outings geared toward adults with physical challenges. Caregivers or friends are welcome.
Cost: Free
Who: Ages 18+
When: First Wednesday of the Month, 1-3 p.m.
Where: Therapeutic Recreation Center, 1000 S. Randolph Way
Contact: tucsonms.rp@gmail.com

Drop in Rec

No registration required. Stop by to meet new friends and find new hobbies!
Cost: Free
Who: Ages 14+
When: Monday 5:00-8:00pm
Where: Therapeutic Recreation Center

Inclusive Functional Fitness

This is an inclusive program intended to support individuals with disabilities with disabilities joining leisure class.
Are you looking for specific gains, new challenges? This class offers a mix of circuit and HITT style workouts geared towards everyday movement. This is filled with heart pumping FUN!!! Must call 520-837-8060 for pre-approval before registration.
Cost: $120 City residents, $150 Non-city residents
Who: Ages 17+
When: Monday and Wednesday 5:45pm-6:45pm
Where: Randolph Recreation Center

Inclusive Pottery Basics

This is an inclusive program to support individuals with disabilities joining a leisure class.
Simple projects using the basic skills of pinch, coil, slab construction and introduction to wheel throwing basics will be included. Basic surface decoration and glazing techniques will complete individual pieces from sculptural to utilitarian. Work at your own pace on your own ideas incorporating these basic skills and have fun! Supply list discussed in first class. All clay must be purchased at class site. Approximate supply costs $25. Must call 520-837-8060 for pre-approval before registration
Cost: $108 City residents, $135 Non-city residents,
Who: Ages 17+
When: Wednesday 9:00am-Noon
Where: Randolph Recreation Center

Eastside Social Club

Specialized program designed to promote recreation socialization, and community engagement for adults with disabilities. Participants will have the opportunity to take part in a variety of faster-paced activities and community outings tailored to their interests and abilities.
NO CLASS ON NOVEMBER 11, 2025 DUE TO HOLIDAY.
REGISTRATION FEE IS NON REFUNDABLE. PARTICIPANTS ARE EXPECTED TO COMMIT TO ENTIRE DURATION OF THE PROGRAM. OUR PROGRAMS TYPICALLY HAVE EXTENSIVE WAITLIST, PARTICIPANTS WHO DO NOT ATTEND, WILL BE DROPPED FROM THE PROGRAM UNLESS WE RECIEVE NOTIFICATION OF THE CAUSE OF THEIR ABSENCE.
Cost: $25 City Residents, $30 Non-city residents
Who: Ages 18+
When: Tuesday 5:30pm-7:30pm
Where: Clements Recreation Center

Central Social Club

Specialized program designed to support adults with disabilities though recreation and socialization in a relaxed welcoming environment. Participants will enjoy easy-going activities such as art, games and slower-paced community outings.NO CLASS ON NOVEMBER 11, 2025 DUE TO HOLIDAY.
REGISTRATION FEE IS NON REFUNDABLE. PARTICIPANTS ARE EXPECTED TO COMMIT TO ENTIRE DURATION OF THE PROGRAM. OUR PROGRAMS TYPICALLY HAVE EXTENSIVE WAITLIST, PARTICIPANTS WHO DO NOT ATTEND, WILL BE DROPPED FROM THE PROGRAM UNLESS WE RECIEVE NOTIFICATION OF THE CAUSE OF THEIR ABSENCE.
Cost: $25 City Residents, $30 Non-city residents
Who: Ages 18+
When: Thursday 6:00pm-8:00pm
Where: Therapeutic Recreation Center

Special Olympics Soccer

This is a training program to learn soccer skills and how to play on 7 on 7 competitive soccer team. The participants will compete in the Coronado Area Competition. Must call 520-791-4504 for assessment before registration.
Cost: Free
Who: Ages 18+
When: Wednesday 3:30pm-5:00pm
Where: Todd M. Harris Sports Complex

Adaptive Racquet Sports

Cost: $25 City Residents, $30 Non-city residents
Who: Ages 14+
When: Wednesday 5:30pm-7:00pm
Where: Udall Recreation Center

Adaptive Dance

Specialized program for youth, teens, and adults. Learn the fundamentals of various forms of dance, stretching, and time keeping.

Cost: $25 City residents, $30 Non-city residents

Who: Ages 8+

When: Wednesdays 4:00-6:00pm
Where: El Pueblo Activity Center

Disc Golf

Learn the skill of disc golf in a small group. Classroom and outdoor settings. Field trips and transportation included. Designed for individuals with intellectual or other developmental disabilities. Pre-approval needed to register. Contact Therapeutic Recreation at 520-791-4504.
Cost: $25 City residents, $30 Non-city residents

Who: Ages 16+

When: Thursday 4:00-6:00pm
Where: Therapeutic Recreation Center

TGIF League Competitive Bowling

This is a competitive league. There will be a bowling awards ceremony for league bowling. Registration fee is nonrefundable. The cost per week will be $11.00 for 3 games including shoes.
Cost: $25 City residents, $30 Non-city residents

Who: Ages 16+

When: Friday 3:30-5:30pm
Where: Lucky Strike on Speedway

TR Night out

A fun monthly night out at the Therapeutic Rec Center for our participants with disabilities that will include a social activity, food, and friends for $5. Call ahead reservations are required and limited spots are available. More information to come next month.
Cost: $5

Who: Ages 18+

When: Sept 19th, Oct 17th, Nov 21, Dec 19 5:00-8:00pm
Where: Therapeutic Recreation Center

Special Olympics Basketball 

This is a training program to learn basketball skills and how to play on a 5 on 5 competitive basketball team. The participants will train and compete in the Coronado area competition and the state competition. 
Cost: Free 
Who: Ages 18+ with developmental disabilities 
When: Saturdays 8-10 a.m. 
Where: Donna Liggins Recreation Center. 2160 N 6th Ave.  

Special Olympics Cheer 

This is a training program to learn cheerleading skills and routines. The participants will train and compete in Coronado Area Competition and the state competition. Must call 520-791-4504 for assessment before registration. 
Cost: Free
Who: Ages 8+ with developmental disabilities 
When: Sat 8:30-10am
Where: Donna Liggins Rec Center 

Special Olympics swim 

This is a training program to learn and participate on a Competitive Swim team for intermediate to advanced swim level athletes. Practice consists of swimming multiple laps for one hour twice a week during swim season. The participants will train and compete in Coronado Area Competition and the state competition. Must call 520-791-4504 for assessment before registration. 
Cost: Free
Who: Ages 8+ with developmental disabilities 
When: Tuesday and Thursday 6-8pm 
Where: Edith Ball Pool

Special Olympics

Special Olympics Basketball 

This is a training program to learn basketball skills and how to play on a 5 on 5 competitive basketball team. The participants will train and compete in the Coronado area competition and the state competition. 
Cost: Free 
Who: Ages 18+ with developmental disabilities 
When: Saturdays 8-10 a.m. 
Where: Donna Liggins Recreation Center. 2160 N 6th Ave.  

Special Olympics Track and Field 

This is a training program to learn track and field events and practice the skills to compete in the Special Olympics Coronado area competition. Participants will learn and practice field events such as the Turbo Jav, Shot put, Long jump, Running long jump, and Softball throw. Participants will also develop running endurance and train for various track events such as wheelchair races, 50M dash, 100M dash, 200M run, 400M run and relay races. 
Cost: Free 
Who: Ages 8+ with developmental disabilities 
When: Tuesdays 3:30-5 p.m. 
Where: Gunny Barreras Park, 5890 S Campbell Ave. 

 Special Olympics Soccer

This is a training program to learn soccer skills and how to play on 7 on 7 competitive soccer team. The participants will compete in the Coronado Area Competition. Must call 520-791-4504 for assessment before registration. 
Who: Ages 18+ with developmental disabilities 
When: Weds 3:30-5pm 
Where: Todd Harris Park 

Special Olympics Cheer 

This is a training program to learn cheerleading skills and routines. The participants will train and compete in Coronado Area Competition and the state competition. Must call 520-791-4504 for assessment before registration. 
Who: Ages 8+ with developmental disabilities 
When: Sat 8:30-10am
Where: Donna Liggins Rec Center 

Special Olympics swim

This is a training program to learn and participate on a Competitive Swim team for intermediate to advanced swim level athletes. Practice consists of swimming multiple laps for one hour twice a week during swim season. The participants will train and compete in Coronado Area Competition and the state competition. Must call 520-791-4504 for assessment before registration. 
Who: Ages 8+ with developmental disabilities 
When: Tuesday and Thursday 6-8pm 
Where: Edith Ball Pool

Special Olympics Bowling

This is a training program to learn bowling skills and how to compete on a bowling team. The participants will compete in Coronado Area Competition. Must call 520-791-4504 for assessment before registration.
Cost: Free
Who: Ages 8+
When: Tuesdays 3:30-5:30pm
Where: Lucky Strike on Speedway

Therapeutic Recreation

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