Old Tucson, a Pima County-leased Western-themed attraction and film location in Tucson Mountain Park, announced today. Sept. 8, that the park will remain closed indefinitely due to the impact of COVID-19. Pima County will assume responsibility for the attraction on Sept. 14 and will begin
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The 38th Banner-University Medicine El Tour de Tucson scheduled for Nov. 21 has been postponed to Saturday, April 10, 2021. Organizers say the decision was made after monitoring the ongoing public health concerns brought on by the coronavirus pandemic and concern for the safety and wellness of the cyclists, volunteers, staff, and the community. There […]
Tucson Parks and Recreation is beginning to open playgrounds today, Aug. 24, but it will take some time to get them all open. Please be patient, as the department works to get to more than 100 parks with playgrounds to take down the caution tape, clean, inspect, and put up signage. Playgrounds will be cleaned […]
Tucson Parks and Recreation has canceled the department’s annual fall events, including Boo Bash at Lincoln Park, Family Festival in the Park at Reid Park, and the Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair held over Thanksgiving weekend at Reid Park. Out of an abundance of caution, the department made the difficult decision to cancel these events […]
More than 500 cars showed up at the 9th annual Kid’z Expo & Back to School event! Which took place at the El Pueblo Center parking lot, where the amazing team of Volunteers the 520 Cowboys signaled in our guests through a corridor of vendors ready to give away everything from school supplies, snacks, resources […]
The City of Tucson will begin the reopening phases for Reid Park Zoo and some Parks and Recreation outdoor amenities that were closed in April 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. “Safety is our priority as we begin to reopen playgrounds, small ramadas, and other park amenities,” said Mayor Regina Romero. “Our Parks and Recreation […]
Tucson Parks and Recreation is offering some outdoor leisure classes this fall. Due to the continued closures of its indoor facilities, the normal fall classes inside will not be offered, but some will be hosted at Gene C. Reid Park and Morris K. Udall Park as alternatives. Classes will be limited to 10 participants, and […]
It’s World Elephant Day and the perfect time to celebrate Penzi, our own African elephant calf. She is growing and learning new things every day. While the Zoo is currently closed because of the pandemic, the public can see Penzi and hear about her milestones by following the video update link below. Watch the
Tucson, Arizona, July 31st, 2020. – The Arizona Bilingual Newspaper has announced a change of venue for their 9th Annual Kid’z Expo & Back to School Event, now set to take place at El Pueblo Center (Parking Lot), located at 101 W Irvington Rd. on Saturday, August 15th from 9AM-11AM. Due to the current Covid-19 Pandemic, and County and City regulations, we […]
Reid Park Zoo is mourning the loss of the Grevy’s zebra foal born on July 4. A preliminary exam showed the foal most likely died from a spinal injury. “Yesterday, during morning animal health checks, the young zebra was found lying next to his mother. At this point initial radiographs show a fracture in his […]
