Tucson Parks and Recreation has a variety of leisure classes and opportunities for your personalized interests.  Pottery, health and fitness, motor development for children, walking, swimming, and a wide selection of indoor and outdoor recreation activities available for Tucsonans of all ages and abilities.

Our facilities also make great locations for corporate or social functions. 

A Discount Program is available for select programs and passes.

If you have any questions, please contact us.

Adaptive Aquatics

• Rehabilitate under-used or healing muscles
• Soothes the mind and body

Aquatics

• Swimming - a skill for life
• A sport that is safe for all ages, at all fitness levels  

Arts and Crafts

• Improve coordination and manual dexterity
• A constructive way to express thoughts

Ceramics

• Develop new skills and pursue various forms of artistic expression
• Social interaction

Dance

• Contributes to high self-esteem and positive outlook
• Gain flexibility, strength and endurance

Drawing and Painting

• Excellent source of relaxation and physical therapy
• Gain self-esteem and confidence 

Gymnastics

• Become physically active, stay fit and healthy
• Build a range of motor and coordination skills, and develop a good sense of body awareness

Health and Fitness

• Improves your mood and boosts your energy level
• Helps manage weight and combat diseases

Jewelry

• Enhance creative thinking
• Improve dexterity, focus and concentration

Junior Staff in Training

• Improve leadership skills and build self esteem
• Gain skills for future employement

(Fall and Summer)

KIDCO

• After school recreation program for ages 5 - 12
• Establish good friendships

(Fall and Summer)

Motor Development

• Help stimulate movement through songs and music
• Develop their fine and gross motor skills as they learn about the world around them

Music

• Learn discipline and paitence
• Communicate your emotions and relieve stress

Photography

• Learn the technical features of digital and film cameras and the effects of lighting
• You will realize key creative ideas that can be put to use

Pottery

• Forget all distractions, pressures and problems in day-to-day life and relieve stress
• Share quality time with family and friends while creating art

Sports Camps

• Learn the three "Ps"... practice, patience, and persistence
• Improve social skills while staying active

(summer)

Sports Classes

• Enjoy learning about different sports while making friends
• Strengthen your mind and body, build confidence, and enhance self-esteem

Theatre

• Build self confidence and develop public speaking skills
• Discover how creativity can help open up your mind

Therapeutic Programs

• Increase independence for making choices
• Increase friendships with peers with and without disabilities.

Youth/Teen Programs

• Learn life skills, social interaction and educational enhancement
• Enjoy field trips, sports, cooking and community service projects

Adult sports leagues

• Join one of the many teams in a friendly competition and get a great workout

Courts

• Basketball
• Handball
• Raquetball
• Tennis
• Vollyball

Golf Courses

• Enjoy a strategic round of golf at one of our five City golf courses

Off-leash dog areas

• You and your dog can enjoy one of our six free dog parks

Parks

• For parties, picnics or just a stroll in the park, visit one of our over 100 City parks

Rose garden

• 101 ways to experience roses

Skate parks

• Catch some air at one of our three skate parks

Sunset hoops

• Basketball for teens

Swimming pools

• Learn to swim with Amercan Red Cross certified instructors

Urban Fishing

• Kennedy
• Lakeside
• Silverbell

Walking indoor track

• Clements Fitness Center
• El Pueblo Activity Center
• Udall Center

Walking outdoor path

• Archer Center
• Cherry Ave. Center
• David Bell at Reid Park
• Quincie Douglas Center
• Udall Park

Walking River/Linear Parks

• Julian Wash
• Pantano Wash
  • Tanqe Verde to Speedway
  • Kenyon to Michael Perry Park
• Santa Cruz River Walk

Zoo

• Explore naturalistic habitats housing hundreds of exotic animals