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    Doris J Thompson Park

    4.0 (2 reviews)

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    Canada Del Oro Riverfront Park

    4.2(12 reviews)
    10.5 mi

    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.

    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.

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    Tucson JCC - The J is a vibrant non-profit community center that serves over 5,000 members on its 110,000 square-foot facility.

    Tucson JCC

    3.7(64 reviews)
    3.7 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    Not-for-profit

    Great facilities and reasonable day-pass deals. I love their steam room and hot tub, and the desk…read moreattendants are friendly and don't hate their job like some of the other gyms in Tucson with Gen Z employees. As for the cons, the sauna is sometimes out of order. It's been off and on all summer. Also, I will say that some of the older people at this place don't understand gym etiquette and will swipe your equipment before you're done if you turn your back for a second. The trainers are somewhat distracting as well. Some are good and know what they're doing, but they're unreasonably loud when speaking with their clients. Others are quiet and polite but don't offer great training; one guy had his older, frail client ripping down half reps on the lat pull down machine like he was 14 years old and trying to impress his friends. Overall, a good experience with a few hang ups.

    As a recent Tucson Transplant, the Tucson J has become one of the most meaningful places in our…read morefamily's life. As a parent and grateful community member, I continue to be impressed by the care, professionalism, and heart that make this place so special. Our experience with the Early Childhood Education program for the past three years has been outstanding. As a parent, the most important thing is trust, and we have real trust in the teachers and leaders. The staff know the children, care about their growth, communicate with families, and create a warm, nurturing environment where kids feel safe, supported, and excited to come each day. The care is high-quality, thoughtful, robust, and flexible, which matters so much for working families and families with different needs. I also deeply appreciate the J's broader commitment to inclusion, especially its programming for individuals with disabilities and families who benefit from extra support. That is one of the things that makes the J feel like more than a gym, preschool, camp, or community center. It is a place that works hard to create belonging. The facilities are excellent and very well maintained. The campus is especially fun in the summer, with the pool, splash pad, camp programming, sports fields, tennis courts, fitness center, classrooms, art spaces, and community gathering areas all working together. It feels like a true community campus where people of all ages can learn, play, connect, and feel welcome. No organization is perfect, but I have a lot of confidence in the people leading the J and in the direction of the community. For families looking for early childhood education, summer camp, fitness, aquatics, arts, inclusion programming, or simply a welcoming place to belong in Tucson, I highly recommend the Tucson J.

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    Anamax Park

    Anamax Park

    3.8(6 reviews)
    21.7 mi

    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?

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