On Wednesday, we gathered with southside residents to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Mission Manor Aquatic Center! For decades, Mission Manor Pool has been the only pool and park serving the residents of Ward 1 and Ward 5. A beloved gathering space, it was here that children
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Preventing young people from falling into drug use requires presence, communication, guidance, and constant support. It’s not just about warning them about the risks, but also about building a solid emotional, social, and educational foundation with them. Open and nonjudgmental communication, active listening, and genuine interest and trust are essential. They
From June 1 to August 31, the City of Tucson will operate cooling centers in each Ward to provide temporary spaces where the public can escape extreme heat. These centers will be open daily from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., including holidays such as Juneteenth (June 19) and Independence Day (July 4). All […]
Ajo, Arizona, is a charming town located in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, about two and a half hours west of Tucson. With a rich mining history and a vibrant artistic renaissance, Ajo offers a unique experience that combines nature, culture, and heritage. The name “Ajo” comes from the Spanish word for “garlic,” […]
TUCSON, AZ, May 28, 2025 – A vibrant new public art project is underway in Downtown Tucson to celebrate the city’s 250th birthday and honor over two millennia of cultural history. As part of a public art project sponsored by Mayor Regina Romero’s Office, Rio Nuevo, Visit Tucson, Downtown Tucson Partnership, and the Presidio Museum […]
Register for Swim Lessons, Swim Team, and Synchronized Swimming League CORRECTION TO REGISTRATION TIMES FOR SWIM LESSONS Tucson Parks and Recreation will employ over 230 lifeguards and open 19 summer pools from June 1 to July 31. Pool admission remains free for everyone. For a list of locations and times, see the summer pool schedule below or view it on the parks and
Your graduation is definitely an achievement, another page filled in the precious book of your life, but there are still many pages to fill, wonderful things awaiting you: goals, challenges, opportunities, dreams, plans, dedication, commitment, experience, achievements, practice… A lifetime of great moments, where anything is possible when you believe in yourself.
Tucson Parks & Recreation will offer a wide range of indoor leisure classes and camps this summer. Classes range from crafts, small movers and shakers, dance, gymnastics, jewelry making, glass fusing, music, and more for youth and adults. Summer KIDCO (ages 5-11), KIDCO Inclusion (ages 5-11), Intermediate Club (ages 12-14), Youth Personnel in Training (ages […]
Homophobia, in the case of homosexual people (who are attracted to people of the same sex) Biphobia, in the case of bisexual people (who are attracted to people of both sexes) Transphobia, in the case of transgender people (who do not identify with the sex assigned to them at birth) Behind the hatred or rejection […]
-“What exactly do you do in this field of research?” she asked me! -“I have an ongoing research program in the lab and in the field. I’m working on my master’s degree (the whole family) and I already have four credits (all my daughters). Of course, the job is one of the most in-demand in […]






















