This is a cute little park that was located by our hotel when we were visiting Tuscon. The…read moreequipment that it has is in good shape but there is no toddler play stuff. My little guy was fine with trying to climb up on stuff but he has more fun when there are swings and little slides for him, too. The coolest thing about this park is the basketball court area. It's HUGE and has a roof over it. I'd definitely go there to shoot hoops if I lived close. Might see ya there if I lived here!

Attended a workout group at himmel park ! What a vibe …read more The park is huge , plenty of space for all the things . Very peaceful.

I first came here about two years ago to photograph the beautiful mural painted by local muralist…read moreJoe Pagac. It's the mural on the outside of the Himmel pool. He painted it in 2021 as a thanks to his childhood neighborhood in the historic Sam Hughes district. Red brick and adobe homes line the streets here. Mature trees line the paths. It is a pretty and quiet neighborhood. I took my dog Gretel to walk the mile perimeter. It was a Saturday afternoo and the park was busy! Kids and their families were outside playing, picnicking, skateboarding A few dogs played frisbee. A homeless man was off to the side on the south side pleasing himself under his sleeping bag. I walked past two more homeless encampments along my perimeter walk. I used a portapot near the tennis courts. It gets cleaned weekly. It is a nice park for the neighborhood and a good leg stretcher for travelers coming through, but I imagine this place could be a little scary at night with people sleeping al fresco.

This park has everything for the recreationist. I like to park here when walking the Loop. The…read moreparking lot is big. You have a playground, waterfountains, restrooms, soccer field and roofed basketball courts that are lighted at night. The park closes at 10pm and opens at dawn.

Tucson has lots of nice little parks along its bike trails. This is a safe one for families with…read morelots of amenities. Good parking, and lots of things for families to do. They have playgrounds, splash area. It has a entrance to the loop that goes along a wash so you can see some birds and have some good views of the mountains. As always, in Arizona, you have to be aware of your surroundings. I imagine when it gets warmer, maybe snakes..... If you stay in the park proper, there's not as much risk for kids wander around.....also Some interesting sculptures are nearby The restrooms were clean and there were some nice picnic areas. Plus basketball courts. The parking area was clean and well appointed. I've seen the police and city park personnel on.golf carts every time i've been there.

Merle J. Toumey Park is a 6.6 acres park located in a residential neighborhood with lots of…read moredifferent amenities including Basketball Court Benches, Drinking Fountain, Grills, Multi-Purpose Field ,Picnic Tables, Playground, Ramada, and Walking Path, and some beautiful sunsets. Hours are 6am to 10:30pm

This is a good rec center for any campus. It's big and has more than enough equipment to handle…read moreplenty of students and theres always plenty of activities to do here. As someone who attended all 4 years at the school, this is one of the better places to go to get away from homework and take a breather. Also the pool is very nice especially when they have the music on and you can hear it underwater.

Somewhat dirty, broken machines, and employees who act like you owe them something. Reminded me of…read morean inner-city YMCA.

Overall, this is a very pleasant and well-used park. The playground is shaded and near the…read morebathrooms. The bathrooms are mostly clean but dimly lit. The pathways are mostly level with some slight hills but they are not a hike. But the big problem is the pickleball courts. They have four courts on a tennis court. Tennis players DO get to play if they show up and the nets are rolled off to the side. The main issue, though, is there is a group of people who play who think they own the courts and make the rules. One guy threatened us with bodily harm - twice - if we didn't do what they said. (It was over using the paddle rack and we just wanted to play with our group and they said we HAD to play with everyone.) I It was an unpleasant experience for such a nice park.

Tucson has lots of nice little parks along its bike trails. This is a safe one for families with…read morelots of amenities. Good parking, and lots of things for families to do. They have two playgrounds, one for younger kids and one for older kids. It has a trail that goes along a wash so you can see some birds and have some good views of the mountains. As always, in Arizona, you have to be aware of your surroundings. I imagine when it gets warmer. I'll be more snakes..... If you stay in the park proper, there's not as much risk for kids wandering around..... The restrooms were clean, and there were some  nice picnic areas.

The J is part of my silver sneakers program and here's the situation there. It's a lovely facility…read more New equipment, beautiful pool, tennis courts and pickleball. When snowbirds are here you can't really get into classes ( most are great) unless you set alarms for yourself and sign up a couple of days ahead. The place skews older and I although there are high school kids there in the afternoons it's not age diverse. Plus side is it's very forgiving and a great place to start weight lifting and more. There are paid programs for that and I think that would be worth it. I belong to a few other places so it's not a problem. I really like yin yoga there and trx . If this is going to be your main place you will be frustrated.

Okay... how did I NOT know this place existed?! That's…read moreexactly what I was thinking the first time I stepped foot onto the JCC. I discovered the Tucson Jewish Community Center after they hosted the Hot Cocoa Run 5K (hands down one of the funnest, most vendor-packed races I've ever done ), and let me tell you--walking into the JCC feels like stepping into a whole other world. This place is HUGE and has everything.They gifted a week pass in our swag bags from 5k and I fully leaned in--and I'm so glad I did. First off, the community + programming here is next level. I got to participate in pottery and ceramics classes (SO fun and surprisingly legit), and I love that they partner with local creatives and groups. It gives the whole place a collab, community-driven feel that I'm always looking for. On the fitness side--they're not playing around. I took multiple classes, and their cycle class (aka performance ride ) was actually really solid. Great energy, great programming. I also hit a strength-based class that delivered, and the gym floor itself is super clean, spacious, and not overcrowded (major win). The crowd is also refreshingly diverse in age, which I loved--it truly feels inclusive. And can we talk about the Cafe at the J... because YES. Tons of vegan options , actually flavorful, and super affordable. Not your typical "gym cafe" situation at all. Beyond that, this place is basically a mini campus--tennis, pools, art spaces, events, rentals, and even traditional Jewish baked goods (fresh bread, hello ). They also host a TON of events--like so many it's hard to keep up--so definitely check their calendar because there's always something happening. Overall, I'd absolutely go back. Whether you're going for fitness, arts, community events, or just to explore something new in Tucson--this place is a whole experience.

I love this park. It has been under construction for the last few months and I can't wait for it to…read morereopen! I love bringing my dogs to throw the ball or just walk and watch all the dogs and people interacting. The maintenance crew are all very friendly and keep the grounds neat and clean

I love a good park and Children's Memorial Park near the midtown area is one of the good ones…read more They've got a fun playground area with swings, clean facilities, plenty of seating areas, and the park is located right along the Loop by the Rillito River. The only reason this spot gets 4 stars instead of 5 is due to some of the playground equipment (the larger slide) being broken for a while. Other than that, it's a nice, quiet place to let your kids run around or have a picnic in the sunshine.

Anamax Park is a 22 acre park where skateboarders were practicing jumps and kids were blowing off…read moresteam. Features: * covered playground area with swings and multiple structures http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/qfHjZeDXxsBhLTynMC_NtQ?select=rM4CVX1pfj9jJ4FKWlxsyg * skate area http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/qfHjZeDXxsBhLTynMC_NtQ?select=2riVPtm62g6O935ZrT7GmQ * new sensory playground for children with special needs http://ci.sahuarita.az.us/index.php/current-news/350-new-sensory-playground-opens-at-anamax-park.html * 3 lighted little league baseball fields * 2 lighted multi-use football & soccer fields * 2 concession areas * lighted basketball and sand volleyball court * one acre off leash dog area called Anamax Bark Park * several picnic areas and barbeque grills http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/qfHjZeDXxsBhLTynMC_NtQ?select=MqmSA8FdfBdLxbcf8LfQug * 2 restrooms There is an approximate half mile path surrounding the northern portion of the park with additional pathways connecting all park facilities. The 5,000 square foot recreation center is open M-F from 8am-5pm, Saturdays, from 9am to 4pm. Park hours are 7am-10pm.

There are basically three types of Moms on the park circuit. There's the…read more"I-just-crawled-out-of-bed-after-three-hours-of-sleep-don't-you-f'ing-dare-judge-me" Mom on the sidelines, buried in her smart phone. There's the perfectly coifed yoga Mom, gathered around her other hot mom friends talking $hit about their husbands. Lastly, there's the universally reviled Helicopter Mom, romping after Sweet Baby Noah down the slide. Trust me, I'd love to relax in the shade catching up on Facebook drama or chatting up my friends but as a parent of a special needs child, I HAVE to shadow two steps behind my son or he'll run off and join a pack of javalinas. Anamax Park is the only park that I've found in the greater Tucson area that was designed specifically for such children and their families. The covered playground has a fence around the perimeter, with only one gate in and out. We visited this park on the Sunday during Memorial Day weekend, and oddly enough it was totally deserted. We were the only family at this 22 acre park. In addition to the little fenced in playground that we visited, there's also a sensory park, but that requires keys to get in which wasn't happening on a Sunday. My review wouldn't be complete without mentioning the bathrooms. Actually, that was kind of a problem...I'm pretty sure the restrooms are in the recreation center building, which was locked up. I'll spare you the grisly details on how that problem was resolved. I did mention that the park was totally deserted, didn't I?

Scratched, time-worn religious sculptures stand within the shade of the Congress Street Bridge,…read moreforming a lovely, peaceful sculpture garden. Quite miraculously, they've survived decades of floods, droughts, and vandalism. They exist because during World War I, a man named Felix Lucero lay seriously injured on a battlefield in France. Wounded and in agony, he proposed a deal with God: If he survived, he'd use his natural skills as a sculptor to create religious statues. After returning home from the war, Lucero set about making good on his word. In the late 1930s, he lived in Tucson, Arizona, in a shack beneath a bridge. From there, he began creating beautiful works of art. While in Tucson, Lucero spent years crafting detailed statues of religious figures out of sand and debris from the Santa Cruz River, which he then slathered in a protective coat of plaster. He created iconic Biblical scenes, including the Last Supper, Joseph and Mary, and Jesus on the crucifix. Though Lucero died in 1951, his work is still standing--which is amazing, considering the statues weren't built from lasting materials and have faced frequent vandalism over the years. Many are damaged, but they still stand tall. Dedicated locals have worked to salvage and repair the sculptures after each vandalism incident, and in the 1980s moved them to form this sculpture garden near the very bridge Lucero once lived beneath.

Really cool place! I've never seen anything like it. Lovely to reflect on the life of Jesus here…read moreand see amazing sculpture art.