3455 E. Zoo Court • Tucson AZ 85716
Edith Ball Adaptive Recreation Center
Outdoor Recreation Pool is: OPEN
Indoor Therapy Pool is: OPEN
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Closed Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays.
Year-Round Facility
Center Supervisor: Beth Lucas - TPRD-ARC@tucsonaz.gov
The Edith Ball Adaptive Recreation Center is located in Gene C. Reid Park.
The Edith Ball Adaptive Recreation Center (ARC) is an award-winning facility that offers a unique experience for all. The outdoor, covered Recreation Pool offers a variety of fitness classes, lap swim, and open swim times to enjoy the walking channel and play features in the zero-depth area. The indoor, warm water Therapy Pool provides individuals with disabilities an opportunity to experience benefits including increased range of motion and flexibility, relief of pain due to arthritis or other conditions, and overall relaxation. Both the Recreation Pool and the Therapy Pool are fully accessible.
| Pool Hours | Aquatics Programs |
| Activities, Amenities, and Programs | Aquatics Rates and Fees |
| Pool Rules | Learn to Swim |
| Patrons of the ARC (Nonprofit Organization) | Water Safety |
Pool Use Guidelines
- Face masks are optional for those who are vaccinated and recommended for those who are not
- Lap swimming capacity of up to two swimmers per lane
- Recreational swim at reduced-capacity numbers
- Bathhouse facilities will be open
- Diving boards and slides will be open on a case-by-case basis based on availability of staff at each location
Pool Hours
The outdoor Recreation Pool for Adult Lap Swim and Recreational Swim is first come, first served and is limited to a maximum of 50 at any time.
Adult Lap Swim
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-12 noon
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Recreational Swim
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Indoor Therapy Pool for Open Swim is by reservation only and limited to a maximum of 10 at any time.
Therapy Pool Open Swim
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Pool Hours (begins Monday, August 30)
Recreation Pool Adult Lap Swim
Monday: 6-9 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., 6-8 p.m.
Tuesday: 6-9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Wednesday: 6-9 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., 6-8 p.m.
Thursday: 6-9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Friday: 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday: Noon-4 p.m.
Recreation Pool Recreational Swim
Monday: 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., 6-8 p.m.
Tuesday: 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Wednesday: 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., 6-8 p.m.
Thursday: 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Friday: 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday: Noon-4 p.m.
Therapy Pool
Reservations recommended for Therapy Pool use.
Walk-ups will be taken only if there is a vacant spot.
Call 791-5643 for reservations.
Monday-Thursday: 7-9 a.m., 2-4:45 p.m., 6:15-7:30 p.m.
Friday: 7-9 a.m., 2-4:45 p.m.
Saturday: Noon-4 p.m.
Activities, Amenities, and Programs
| Activities | Recreation Pool | Therapy Pool | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Lap Swim | Outdoor (4 lanes) | Indoor | |
| Recreational Swim | Covered | Heated Pool (~92 deg.) | |
| Beach Entry | 3- to 6-feet deep | ||
| Water Toys | Bench with Jets | ||
| Walking Channel | Hand Rails | ||
| *Public WiFi Available | Heated Deck | Two Types of Lifts |
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