We have a diverse collection of properties and programs that provide opportunities to develop healthy bodies and minds while protecting many of the region's most significant natural and cultural resources. By working in partnership with our community, we achieve the public's quest for high quality experiences.

Natural resource parks include some of southern Arizona's most significant mountain ranges, perennial streams and springs, and diverse plant and wildlife habitat. Enjoy hiking, biking, birding and camping, or participate in an environmental education class.

Cultural resources sites span thousands of years of history, ranging from prehistoric Native American petroglyphs to some of Arizona's earliest ranches. Hike the same trail used by early Spanish settlers on their trek to establish the modern day city of San Francisco, California.

Park sites offer facilities for organized sports as well as passive recreation. Whether it is a league or impromptu ball game, a day of swimming or picnicking, or the celebration of a special occasion, we have the facility to meet your needs.

Recreation programs provide an opportunity to learn new, or enhance existing skills. Our activities include visual and performing arts, crafts and physical fitness. Programs are designed to serve all age groups from preschoolers to seniors.

Enjoy your visit!

Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation Bond Program

On Friday, April 25, 2008 Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation presented a representation of projects for the future bond election to the Pima County Bond Advisory Committee at a public meeting. These projects covered the interests of a number of county jurisdictions. If you would like to see what our presentation was about, click on one of the links below.

For the PowerPoint version (234 MB)

For the PDF of the presentation (14.7 MB)

Two new reports to review

The Office of Conservation Science offers two new reports about Vegetation Monitoring at Canoa Ranch, and about Aquifer Monitoring for groundwater-dependent ecosystem. See the Ecological Monitoring webpage for more information!

Leisure Times

Click on our cover to the left to download the April through August 2008 issue of Leisure Times in PDF format. You can also click through our navigation bar at the left to view more info on community centers, classes and events listed on our calendar.