2160 N. 6th Ave. • Tucson AZ 85705
OPEN
Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Closed Sunday and Holidays
OPEN FOR SENIOR PROGRAMS
Monday through Friday: 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Closed Sunday and Holidays
Center Supervisor: Beth Lucas - TPRD-DonnaLiggins@tucsonaz.gov
The Donna R. Liggins Center is located in Mansfield Park.
| Amenities | Gym Schedule | Donna R. Liggins |
| Center Passes | External Agencies' Services | Richard "Higgie" Higginbotham |
| Senior Activity Card | Room Rentals |
| Indoor | Outdoor |
|---|---|
| Classrooms | Covered basketball court |
| Commercial kitchen | Playgrounds |
| Computer lab | Ramada |
| Game room | Sand volleyball |
| Gym | Soccer/football field |
| Multi-purpose room | Softball field |
| Public WiFi | Swimming pool |
| Teen room | |
| Weight room |
Center Pass
- Universal and Restricted Passes available for purchase at any recreation center
- A Discount Program is available for passes
- All participants must take a certification class prior to using weight equipment. Dates/times vary by center
Gym Schedule
Pickleball and Basketball
Memberships or daily fees are required for access. Masks are not required, but recommended.
Drop-in Pickleball
Tuesday and Thursday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (6 courts)
Friday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (3 courts)
Drop-in Basketball
Monday: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. (Full gym)
Tuesday: 8 a.m.-11 a.m. and 3 p.m.-5 p.m. (Full gym), 5 p.m.- 8 p.m. (Half gym)
Wednesday: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. (Full gym)
Thursday: 8-11a.m. and 3-5 p.m. (Full gym), 5-8 p.m. (Half gym)
Friday: 8 -11 a.m. and 3-6 p.m. (Full gym).
Saturday: 10 a.m.-noon (Half gym), Noon-4 p.m. (Full gym)
Wheelchair Basketball
Tuesday and Thursday: 5-8 p.m. (Half gym)
Open Recreation
- Ages 7 and older (unless accompanied by a parent or adult)
- Includes gym, game room and public computers
- Daily fee or center use pass fees apply
Weight Room
- Participants must complete an orientation class before using fitness room equipment
- Participants ages 14-17 must be accompanied by an adult when taking an orientation class
- Participants ages 14 and 15 must be accompanied by an adult who has completed an orientation class
- Weight Room Orientation Video - A release form must be completed at the recreation center acknowledging that you have watched the video
Senior Activity Card
November Senior Club Activity Calendar
December Senior Club Activity Calendar
- Ages 50 and older
- Monday - Friday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Required to participate in senior programs, services, and activities
- Includes activities, field trips, special events, and access to the weight room, gym, and track
- See the Senior Programs page for more information
- Activities include bingo, cards, bunco, guest speakers, crafts, exercise, field trips, cooking, special events and more.
Senior Meal Program
- Monday-Friday at noon
- Social activities and nutritious meals for people 60 and older.
- $2 suggested donation
- $8 for guests not eligible for the program.
- Pre-registration is required. Call the center for more information or to register.
Room Rentals
| Small Room (475 Sq Ft.) |
Medium Room (1520 Sq. Ft.) |
Large Room (2400 Sq. Ft.) |
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| Room Numbers | 108, 177, 136, 208, 210 | 134 | 163 |
| City Res / Non Res | $16 / $20 per hr | $34 / $42 per hr | $100 / $125 (½ Rm. $50/$6 |
| Non-Profit Price | $8 per hr. | $17 per hr. | $25 per hr. |
| Capacity | 20 | 50 | 100 |
Room Rentals
Room Rentals Small Room (475 Sq Ft.) Medium Room (1520 Sq. Ft.) Large Room (2400 Sq. Ft.)
Room Numbers 108, 177, 136, 208, 210 134 163
City Res / Non Res $16 / $20 per hr. $34 / $42 per hr. $100 / $125 (½ Rm. $50/$62
Non-Profit Price $8 per hr. $17 per hr. $25 per hr.
Capacity 20 50
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External Agencies' Services
NAACP-
Headstart/Homebase
Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Federally funded program for low-income children and families to promote health and education.
For information contact Headstart at
Donna R. Liggins
The Donna R. Liggins Center is named after Donna Liggins, a resident of the Sugar Hill neighborhood since 1965 and a former City employee since 1968. In her almost 40 years with the City of Tucson, Donna worked at nine different centers. She worked for the center which now bears her name and was formerly known as Northwest Center. Donna Liggins has lived in Tucson for more than 50 years and is a longtime advocate for civil rights and improving the lives of women in our community. She has served the community through numerous organizations, including the Martin Luther King Celebration Committee, the Black Women's Task Force, the Annual NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner, and the Juneteenth Committee. Donna Liggins was also the president of the NAACP Tucson Chapter, which she still actively supports. Liggins believes in the intrinsic value of spirituality, family, neighborhood, and community, and remains a proactive and committed member of our community.
Richard "Higgie" Higginbotham
Higginbotham's career included positions with Tucson Parks and Recreation and the Department of Corrections. He was also a key representative on the Pro Neighborhood Development and Grant Board. For many years, he worked as a high school and college sports official and was an accomplished Senior Olympian who competed in may sporting events, winning more than 125 medals. Higginbotham volunteered in the Tucson community, and his efforts were recognized with a dedication and naming of the Donna R. Liggins Center gymnasium in his honor. He died in 2005.