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Tucson Parks and Recreation worked hard throughout 2020, adapting to changing and challenging circumstances almost every day while remaining committed to our mission and the community. In 2020, the department accomplished a lot, including the completion of a new splash pad at Lincoln Park, adding 14 shade structures over existing playgrounds, and achieved CAPRA National Accreditation for parks and recreation agencies for the third time. There were also over 51,000 free COVID-19 tests given at City parks and recreation sites, in partnership with Pima County. Take a look back at some of the other accomplishments from Tucson Parks and Recreation.
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The City of Tucson and Pima County continue to offer free COVID-19 testing at Udall and El Pueblo centers to any community member who wishes to get tested. These free walk-up testing sites are being administered by appointment only. Schedule an appointment online or call 800-369-3584.
More info: www.pima.gov/covid19testing.
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 Due to the continued COVID-19 cases, all ramada and sports field reservations will remain closed through Jan. 31, at which point the situation will be reassessed. All reservations through Jan. 31 have been canceled, and customers are being contacted about their options for a credit or refund.
For more information visit https://www.tucsonaz.gov/parks.
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Looking for something fun the kids can do at home?
Join arts and crafts/pottery instructor Kathy Galles as she shows her time-tested methods of creating a whale and tiger using recycled boxes, construction paper, glue, and paint, creating variations of these magnificent wild animals.
Watch the video here.
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 On Nov. 6, 2018, the City of Tucson voters approved Proposition 407, a $225 million bond package for capital improvements via General Obligation bonds. The bond funds will be dedicated to improving City park amenities (playgrounds, sports fields, pools, splash pads, and recreation center) as well as connections (pedestrian pathways, bicycle pathways, 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.
A new playground at Wright Elementary School, a joint-use park at 4311 E. Linden St., has been installed. This playground is open to the public when school is not in session, Monday-Friday from 6-7:30 a.m.; 4 p.m.-sunset; and weekends, holidays, and summer from 6 a.m.-sunset.
A new playground at Rolling Hills Park, 8820 E. 29th St., will open at the end of January.
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 Old Rolling Hills Park playground
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 New Rolling Hills Park playground
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