1390 W. Speedway Blvd. • Tucson AZ 85745
OPEN
Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Closed Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays
OPEN
for Senior activities
Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.-noon
Closed Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays
Center Supervisor: Donna Thomas - TPRD-ElRio@tucsonaz.gov 
The El Rio Center is located in El Rio Park.
| Amenities | Youth Programs |
| Center Use Rates | Adult Programs |
| Weight Room | Senior Programs |
Amenities
| Indoor | Outdoor |
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| Arts and crafts room | Covered basketball court |
| Billiards, ping-pong, and Foosball | Outdoor patio |
| Conference room | Outdoor stage area |
| Kitchen | Playground |
| Lobby/TV room | |
| Pottery room | |
| Public WiFi | |
| Senior room | |
| Stage | |
| Weight room |
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Center Use Rates
Daily, quarterly and annual passes are available.
Weight Room Orientation Classes
- Mondays at 12:30 p.m. and Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. (Sign-up begins 15 minutes in advance; space is limited).
- Parent/Guardian approval is required for all participants ages 14-17.
- Participants ages 14-17 must be accompanied by a parent/designated adult when taking an orientation class.
- Participants ages 14 and 15 must be accompanied by a designated adult, who has completed an orientation class, at all times while using Fitness Room equipment.
- Weight Room Orientation Video - A release form must be completed at the recreation center acknowledging that you have watched the video.
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Youth Programs
Schoolzout program (Ages 5-11)
This program is for youth 5-11 years old, (Kindergarten through 5th grade 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 program (Ages 5-11)
El Rio has an afterschool program during the school year Monday through Friday with the following hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 2:30- 6 p.m. and Wednesday 1:30-6 p.m. This program follows the TUSD School year calendar. For more info, call
Karate
Monday and Wednesday, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, 6-7:45 p.m.
Thursday, 6-7 p.m.
Adult Programs
Karate
Monday and Wednesday, 6:30 - 7:45 p.m.
Zumba - class offered through El Rio Health Center
Tuesday and Thursday, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Baile Folklorico
Monday and Wednesday, 6-7:45 p.m.
*Center's daily use cost applies
Senior Programs
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For ages 50+. Mondays and Thursdays, 1-3 p.m.
Senior Activity Card membership required ($25 City resident, $30 Non-City resident).
Activities for seniors ages 50+ include bingo, cards, bunco, guest speakers, crafts, exercise, field trips, cooking, special events, and more. Seniors have access to the weight room and gym on designated Club days at no additional cost.
Nutrition Program
We offer a meal program for seniors ages 60+ that is grant funded through Pima Council On Aging (PCOA. Meals are provided with the completion of free registration. Meal fees are donation only with a recommendation of $2.
Enhance Fitness is a class offered through Pima Council on Aging at the El Rio Center. This program offers four key components of fitness: strength training, flexibility, cardiovascular conditioning, and balance training critical to reducing the risk of falls. This class is taught by a certified instructor and accommodates all levels of fitness. Expect regular fitness checks along with a healthy dose of fun and socializing.
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 11 a.m.-noon
Note: Additional fees apply through Pima Council on Aging.
We pick-up and drop-off seniors that live in the area. Join us for a day of fun, activities, food and the freedom from staying at home. Please call Diane at
Program includes:
- Nutrition Class
- Guest Speakers
- Food Plus program Tasty Tidbits (cooking) - Monday, 10-11 a.m.
- Bingo - Friday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
- Crafts - Wednesday, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
- Memory Game (improve your memory skills) - Tuesday, 9:30 a.m.
- Games - Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30 a.m.
- Health and blood pressure - 1st and 3rd Wednesday each month
- Field trips - dates/times vary
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