3455 E. Zoo Court • Tucson AZ 85716
(520) 791-5643
Edith Ball Adaptive Recreation Center Pools are: OPEN
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 Hours: August 1 - November 3, 2019
Adult Lap Swim
Monday: 6-9 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., and 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., and 6-8 p.m.
Thursday: 6-9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Friday: 6-9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday: Noon-4 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Recreational Swim
Monday: 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.
Tuesday: 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Wednesday: 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.
Thursday: 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Friday: 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday: Noon-4:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Therapy Pool Open Swim
Monday-Thursday: 7-9 a.m., 2-4:45 p.m., and 6:15-8:00 p.m.
Friday: 7-9 a.m. and 2-4:45 p.m.
Saturday: Noon-4:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Activities, Amenities, and Programs
| Activities | Recreation Pool | Therapy Pool | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Lap Swim | Outdoor (4 lanes) | Indoor | Competitive Swim Team |
| Recreational Swim | Covered | Heated Pool (~92 deg.) | Special Olympic Swim Team |
| Beach Entry | 3- to 6-feet deep | Swim Lessons | |
| Water Toys | Bench with Jets | Adaptive Swim | |
| Walking Channel | Hand Rails | Arthritis Aquatic Program | |
| Heated Deck | Two Types of Lifts | Aquatic Fitness |
Pool Rules
- Pool rules are posted at each pool site
- Pool rules may be tailored to each site according to the amenities available (e.g. slides, diving boards, wading and recreational areas)
- Pool rules are enforced by staff at all times
- Babies and children who are not toilet trained are required to wear tight-fitting, waterproof pants
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