2536 N. Castro Avenue • Tucson AZ 85705
(520) 791-5950
Center Hours
Monday-Friday: 1:00-6:00 p.m.
Closed Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays
Holiday Hours
December 24, Christmas Eve: Closing at 2:00 p.m.
December 25, Christmas Day: Closed
December 31, New Year's Eve: Closing at 2:00 p.m.
January 1, New Year's Day: Closed
Center Staff: Ruben Kirkendall and Ashley Guerrero - TPRD-MartyBirdman@tucsonaz.gov
The Marty Birdman Center is located in Balboa Heights Park.
| Amenities | Youth Programs | Naida Jane Baker Splash Pad |
Amenities
| Indoor | Outdoor |
|---|---|
| Foosball tables | 1/2 basketball court |
| Ping Pong table | Grass area |
| Full kitchen | Playground equipment |
| Ramada (call 791-4873 to reserve) | |
| Naida Jane Baker Splash Pad (seasonal) |
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Youth Programs
Schoolzout program (Ages 5-14)
This program is for youth 5-14 years old, (Kindergarten through Middle School only) during out of school time (Fall, Holiday and Spring Break). Activities are supervised, engaging and fun. Includes games, sports, social interaction, dance, art projects and nutrition based learning activities. Contact Center staff or see the Youth Programs page for more information.
Afterschool KIDCO recreation program (Ages 5-11)
An afterschool program for ages 5-11 years (currently enrolled in Kindergarten through 5th grade). Games, arts and crafts, sports, nutrition, music, movies, reading time, dance and lots of fun. Offered Monday- Friday from school dismissal-6pm, beginning Aug. 7.
KIDCO provides:
- Nutrition program and life skills to help promote self-esteem and positive values.
- Encourages good homework study habits and varied interests and practices of recreational skills.
- Discount program is available for City of Tucson residents only.
Center Special Events
Must preregister. Contact Center at 791-5950 for more information.
- Thanksgiving Dinner - partnered with Friends of Marty Birdman Neighborhood Association
- Cookies with Santa - partnered with Friends of Marty Birdman Neighborhood Association