Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation explained

Agency Name:	Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation
Formed:	1947 ^[1]
Headquarters:	3500 W. River Road Tucson, AZ 85741 [phone]
Chief1 Name:	Christopher C. Cawein
Chief1 Position:	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

• The Loop (metro river park system)
• 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:

• Ajo Community Center
• Arivaca Community Center
• Catalina Community Center
• Centro Del Sur Community Center and Boxing Gym
• Continental Community Center
• Drexel Heights Community Center
• Ellie Towne Flowing Wells Community Center
• John A. Valenzuela Youth Center
• Littletown Community Center
• Mt. Lemmon Community Center
• Northwest YMCA Pima County Community Center
• Picture Rocks Community Center
• Robles Ranch Community Center

Pools and Splash Pads

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

• Ajo Pool
• Brandi Fenton Splash Pad
• Catalina Pool
• Flowing Wells Pool
• Kino Pool (Mulcahy YMCA)
• Los Niños Pool (Augie Acuña)
• Manzanita Pool Park
• Picture Rocks Pool and Splash Pad
• Thad Terry Pool (Northwest YMCA)
• Wade McLean Pool (Marana High School Pool)

Shooting and Archery Ranges

• Southeast Archery Range
• Southeast Clay Target Center
• Southeast Regional Park Shooting Range
• Tucson Mountain Park Archery Range
• Tucson Mountain Park Rifle and Pistol Range
• Virgil Ellis Shooting Range (located at Ajo Regional Park)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Arizona Historical Society – Pima County Parks & Recreation Advisory Council Records 1952–1970. www.arizonahistoricalsociety.org/. 2014-08-08. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140812215700/http://www.arizonahistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/upLoads/library_Pima-Parks-Rec.pdf. 2014-08-12.
2. Web site: Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation – Pima County. webcms.pima.gov. 2014-08-06.