Pima County 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."

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

Northeast

  • Agua Caliente Park
  • Brandi Fenton Memorial Park
  • Catalina Neighborhood Park
  • Catalina Regional Park
  • George Mehl Family Foothills Park
  • McDonald Park
  • Pantano River Park
  • Rillito Regional Park
Southeast

  • Augie Acuna Los Ninos Park
  • Cienega Creek Natural Preserve
  • Southeast Regional Park
  • Summit Old Nogales Park
  • Thomas Jay Regional Park
Southwest

River Parks and Greenways

  • The Loop
  • Cañada del Oro River Park
  • Harrison Greenway
  • Julian Wash Greenway
  • Pantano River Park
  • Rillito River Park
  • Santa Cruz River Park

    Trailheads

  • 36th Street Trailhead
  • Abrego Trailhead
  • Agua Caliente Hill South Trailhead
  • Avenida de Suzenu Trailhead
  • Bear Canyon Trailhead
  • Camino de Oeste Trailhead
  • Campbell TrailheadCentral Arizona Project Trailhead
  • Colossal Cave Road Trailhead
  • David Yetman West Trailhead
  • El Camino del Cerro Trailhead
  • Explorer Trailhead
  • Gabe Zimmerman Davidson Canyon Trailhead
  • Gates Pass Trailhead
  • Iris Dewhirst Pima Canyon Trailhead
  • King Canyon Trailhead
  • Richard Genser Starr Pass Trailhead
  • Richard McKee Finger Rock Trailhead
  • Sarasota Trailhead
  • Sweetwater Preserve Trailhead
  • Ventana Canyon Trailhead

    Community Centers

  • The NRPR has 13 community centers:
    The NRPR has 10 pools and 2 splash pads community centers: