Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation

Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation
Agency overview
Formed 1947 [1]
Headquarters 3500 W. River Road Tucson, AZ 85741 (520) 877-6000
Agency executive
  • Christopher C. Cawein, Director
Parent agency Pima County
Website http://webcms.pima.gov/government/natural_resources_parks_and_recreation/

Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation is the agency within Pima County, Arizona that manages the natural resources, parks, and recreation offerings within Pima County including Tucson, AZ.

History

The agency was established by the county as the Parks and Recreation Department in 1947 with the intended goal of serving "urban and rural residents and guests by providing leisure-time destinations and services." [2]

Parks

NRPR manages 51 parks with the majority located in or near Tucson. Ajo's parks include Ajo Regional Park, E.S. Bud Walker Park, Forrest Rickard Park, and Palo Verde II Park. Green Valley's parks include Canoa Preserve Park and Canoa Ranch.

Tucson Region

River Parks and Greenways

Trailheads

Community Centers

The NRPR has 13 community centers:

Pools and Splash Pads

The NRPR has 10 pools and 2 splash pads community centers:

Shooting and Archery Ranges

References


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