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Tucson Parks Foundation Celebrates 30 Years

The Tucson Parks Foundation, a local non-profit organization, is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2013. Founded in 1983, the organization was established to help raise funds to support the facilities and programs of the City of Tucson Parks and Recreation Department. Since its ince
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Third Annual Night at the Ballpark with the Tucson Padres

Join the Tucson Parks Foundation for their 3rd Annual Night at the Ballpark with the Tucson Padres. This year’s game will be held at Kino Stadium on Wednesday, May 29th at 7:05 p.m.   Come out and enjoy great baseball, $1 Hot Dogs, a 50/50 raffle, and a night of family fun! Discounted
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Mandrill Euthanized

TUCSON, AZ – Reid Park Zoo We are deeply saddened by the loss of “DJ” the male mandrill yesterday, November 26, 2012. DJ had a history of health concerns related to diabetes, arthritis, and valley fever, which were well managed until his health deteriorated rapidly over the past
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Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair

Come get a jump on your holiday shopping. The Tucson Parks and Recreation Department presents the annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair November 24 -25 in Reid Park, 22nd and Country Club. It will be located west of the DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center daily from 9 a.m. 4 p.m. Thi
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Free Family Festival in the Park

Tucson Parks and Recreation Department and Dan Felix Memorial Fund present the 7th Annual Family Festival in the Park. This free annual community-wide event is about having family fun and a terrific opportunity for Tucson Parks and Recreation to showcase programs and activities offere
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Dedications of the Gilbert Escandón Jiménez Trail at Sentinel Peak Park

On Wednesday, November 21st at 1 p.m. the Sentinel Ridge Trail will be re-named the Gilbert Escandón Jiménez Trail. There will be three trail signs installed along the trail to identify it. Councilor Regina Romero, the Southern Arizona Hiking Club and the Menlo Park Neighborhood Assoc
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Parks and Recreation Spring Program Guide Available Tuesday, November 13

Tucson Parks and Recreations Spring 2013 Program Guide and Class Catalog has arrived and copies will be available for pick up at all Parks and Recreation Department facilities, including district offices, centers and pools on November 13, 2012. The spring issue can also be viewed on-l
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HUMMINGBIRD BUTTERFLY SANCTUARY AT CASE PARK CELEBRATION

The City of Tucson Parks and Recreation and Eastside Neighborhood Association would like to invite you to a ceremony celebrating the recent improvements to our beloved Hummingbird Butterfly Garden. Refreshments will be served. What: Celebration of the improvements to the Hummingbird B
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FREE FAMILY FESTIVAL IN THE PARK, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH

Tucson Parks and Recreation Department and Dan Felix Memorial Fund present the 7th Annual Family Festival in the Park. This free annual community-wide event is about having family fun and a terrific opportunity for Tucson Parks and Recreation to showcase programs and activities offere
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ZOMBIES IN THE DESERT AT WILLIAM CLEMENTS RECREATION CENTER

City of Tucson Parks and Recreation and Pima Community College East Campus present, Zombies in the Desert, Saturday, October 27, from 4-7 p.m. at William Clements Center, 8155 E. Poinciana Dr. A fun filled night of tricks and treats. Cost is $3 per person, all ages are welcome and chi
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