Welcome to Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation

Leading community efforts to conserve the Sonoran Desert and enhance the urban environment while providing quality recreational, educational, and leisure activities.

News Releases

Make Bowls to Donate to Food Bank Fundraiser

Work by Pima County Art Class Instructors, Students to be Displayed at January Reception

Park Openings

Flowing Wells Park
The Flowing Wells Dog Park is now open.

Northwest Community Park
The playground at Northwest Community Park will be dedicated and ready for kids on Thursday, February 9 at 9:30 a.m. Come join us to dedicate the park and have some fun.

2012 Annual Archery Range Pass Available

The Pima County NRPR 2012 Annual Archery Range Pass is available for $25. More info...

River Park Closures

Santa Cruz River Park Closure at Grant Road
Due to construction at the Grant Road underpass there will be a detour on the Santa Cruz River Park path. The detour is from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during weekdays but both underpasses will be open at other times. Both underpasses will be open on weekends. On Monday, January 16, 2011, one underpass will be closed and people will be detoured to the other underpass. Other intermittent closures of both underpasses may occur. Please refer to the map for detour routes around the construction.

Santa Cruz River Park Congress to St. Mary's
The east side of the Santa Cruz River Park (City of Tucson Maintained) between Congress and St. Mary's will be closed due to the sewer interceptor work for the next 3 months. (posted: 1/30/12)

Cushing Street Bridge over the Santa Cruz closes river park paths.

CDO River Park Path Closure
Due to construction on the Magee Road bridge, the CDO River Park path under the bridge will be closed until May 1, 2012. For more info

Pantano River Park Closure
The Pantano River Park is closed on both sides of the river just north of Speedway Boulevard due to construction on the river park extending it up to Tanque Verde Road.

Park Closures

Summit Park Playground Closure
Due to vandalism the playground structure has been closed as a safety precaution until further notice.

Special Interest Classes

You can view our class listing for January through April 2012 online now.

You may pickup a copy of our Special Interest Classes booklet at any Pima County Public Library, our community centers, or our main office at 3500 West River Road.

Photographs may be taken of participants at PCNRPR events, classes, or at our facilities for use on our website or in our publications.