I highly recommend this place! It's a great spot to go to if you're looking for a nice spot to go…read moreworkout for your day, and play basketball. This place has great value.

I'm very happy with the YMCA overall. The facility is clean, the staff is friendly, and the child…read morecare program is excellent. The child care employees do a wonderful job and are one of the main reasons our family enjoys coming here. However, I do think the YMCA should reconsider advertising the pool as a membership amenity when, in practice, it is rarely available for general use. During the week, only a couple of morning hours are open, and those times are primarily intended for children taking swimming lessons. Everyone else--including children--is limited to a very small portion of a single lane. The pool is also unavailable on Sundays, has limited hours on Saturdays, and on Fridays it is often occupied by camps, making it inaccessible to regular members. While I understand the need to accommodate lessons and programs, the reality is that members have very few opportunities to actually use the pool. It feels misleading to market it as a membership benefit when it is so difficult to access. I hope the YMCA will either expand public pool availability or be more transparent about the limited access so members know what to expect.

What an amazing adventure! Was my first time on a zipline, and the guides made it so much fun. The…read morelocation/store/restaurant was all so welcoming.​

Words can't explain how much fun we had ! We went this week October 10, 2025 at 9am . I'll admit I…read morewas so scared because I am afraid of heights. But Taylor and Bri were so friendly and patient I felt comfortable to face my fears . My daughter(12) , son (16) and husband had a blast on the 5 ziplines . Usually takes an 1.5hours to complete . We even saw some deer and ziplining over the desert was so beautiful . Highly recommend this place .

Get new kind and happy camp hosts! We drove 2 1/2 hours. To be yelled at called stupid and have a 5…read moregl bucket water thrown on our fire which hit a member of group who is not physically well! We checked before we left home and fires were fine. He did it to other campers as well. I come from a fire fighting family! Well aware of the danger. The host at the entrance who took our money was his wife she yelled at us all . Including the other 6 campers who were there to complain, said we were all stupid and that she quit. Mind you not one person was being rude or yelling. I deal with people daily. I would never treat any one so harshly. I feel that we were assaulted!

Starting off, I'm going to recognize 'Monica E' as an incredible resource for nearly everything as…read morea great breakdown on the intricate details of Rose Canyon Lake, so I won't capitulate on the details she provides; look up her review! There is one error I'll note with her review which is minor but important; you ARE able to reserve locations at Rose Canyon Lake. It's on numerous websites and even by calling, you can. No worries though, small detail but again, her review is amazingly full of all details that I found across three different websites and she put together for you! On a more simpler context I'll say this about Rose Canyon Lake, It's super tiny, very hilly (which I prefer!) and unfortunately the campsites are not 'near' the water. However with 70 some sites, you'll often hear someone near you because the trees deaden so much surrounding noise, you'll hear your neighbor; warning! In fact, our neighbors had to be reported on our visit in May because they were just obnoxious and atrocious with incredibly foul language - throughout the day and well past the quiet hours. Let's be honest, you come to the forest for some peace and quiet. Had we known there was a Ranger on duty throughout the night, we could've communicated that but we learned this the next day. RCL is small, beautiful with surrounding hiking and about 30 degrees cooler than Tucson. Win. Never saw the little 'Lake Store' open during our May visit but no worries nonetheless. Cell phone signal is absent in all the campsites unless you climb the hills around the lake. For at least the four phones with my group, that was the norm. You can use a canoe, ONLY if you pay extra for this. Not sure what good that is but the extra pay keeps you and other out of the water I suppose? There are also a generous amount of restroom spots throughout and some are unisex ones, most, with water spigots. You never have to go to far for a potty break so that made my daughters feel more comfortable. The wildlife surrounding is filled with humorous crows and tons and I mean TONS of squirrels of different species. The pine smell and the beautiful temps in May are a win... One final note, they make it much safer here by implanting 'bear proof' trash and campsite specific lock boxes to store all your food safely out of reach of Bears at night. This no doubt dramatically reduces interfaces thus, making it safer for continuous use as a campsite. The campsite Rangers where attentive and polite and overall, we highly recommend this location albeit secluded, no cell service and a bit on top of your neighbors. No real negatives per se except that the lake is REALLY tiny but is a reprieve nonetheless! It's a nice break from the heat of Tucson and the fresh pine smell is a win!

My child has been enrolled in the Mesa Verde PAL and the STEMazzzing summer program offered by…read moreCommunity Extension Programs for the past two years. I could not recommend this before/after school program any higher. At the Mesa Verde PAL Miss Tammy offers excellent science experiments all year round and we could not adore her more! My child is excited about the projects they do and the fun games they get to play. It is much more than just a place to go. The teachers who work here are committed and caring. It makes me happy to know my child has a safe and wonderful place to go to while his parents finish up work for the day. Pro-tip: for those considering STEMazzzing camp for your child, be sure to register for classes as soon as you can! The LEGO, Sharks, and Minecraft classes go quickly. They also offer Physical Education during camp including things like Crossfit for Kids, Baseball, Basketball, and Soccer.

Today I'm very upset. I decided to enroll my son in the Tiny Tinker program which is run by CEP. I…read morecalled last week and had an interesting conversation. The lady I talked to said they might not have space, asked whether I required financial aid and then "magically" found space. Roll with me for a moment. When we showed up, I asked the teacher how full they were and she said they had 8 slots left to fill. I cannot overstate how irritating it is to be profiled and have someone assume you require financial aid; but probably more importantly, though I'm reserving final judgment for drop-off tomorrow, this screening will result in little to no diversity in the classroom. I did not see any when we were there. If this matters to you as it does to me, know that I've not had bad experiences with the site director, the teachers, or even the CEP corporate employees. It's just a nasty feeling that something is not right. Though I cannot fault our interactions, I wonder would they be so compassionate to someone working in the (upper middle class) area who required financial aid to enroll their child... I'm just not so sure how I feel about this and I wanted to pen this review honestly immediately after the fact. I hope that was not their intent, and I will update the review later if anything changes about my perceptions but I think this is something to be considered. My older two were in elementary and used CEP for after-care and the experience was phenomenal. I haven't had a bad thing to say about the program or how it is run, but this really rubbed me the wrong way.

This gem of a park is a 40-minute drive from the north side of Tucson (e.g., Casas Adobes)…read more Depending on how much hiking you plan to do, you may opt to combine a visit here with a visit to Biosphere 2 and a stop at the Oracle Patio Cafe in between. The Park is comprised of 4000 acres of Catalina foothills ranging from 3600-4600 feet of elevation. The trails are well-groomed and labeled as to whether hikers, leashed dogs, mountain bikes, and/or horses are allowed. For our visit, my partner and I parked in the Kannally Ranch House lot and started out on the 1.6 mile Wildlife Corridor Trail. Running primarily on ridge tops between the Kannally and Cottonwood washes, we enjoyed broad views of the Galiuro Mountains and San Pedro Valley. As the trail turned, we spotted the transmission towers on top of Mt. Bigelow in the Catalina range. Instead of heading toward the windmill/Kannally Wash at the end of the Wildlife Corridor Trail, we turned right onto the Arizona Trail for the next 1.7 miles of our trek. As we climbed up and down ridges, crossing four dry washes, we were treated to views of the snow-capped Rincons, as well as more views of the Catalinas and Galiuros. We also met three horseback riders, who passed without issue. We looped back to the ranch house on the Manzanita Trail. This trail was shaded in sections and had more bushes. We encountered several types of birds and two southern Arizona coues deer. What a treat! We spent approximately 2.5 hours on this 5.8 mile hike. The $7 per car load entry fee, which includes a visit to the historic ranch house, is a deal. As with all Arizona hikes, bring plenty of water, snacks, and sunscreen. From October-May, you may want to dress in layers if hiking early or late in the day.

Great place to hike in these difficult times. Easy to social distance on the well groomed trails…read more We only saw two hikers and they were off in the distance. Beautiful plants and grass. Not much parking so a weekday is best. We paid $7 in the office but they tagged our car for non-payment anyway. Weather is about 10 degrees cooler then the Valley.

Always great; very welcoming and accommodating to me and my family. Finn loves seeing all his…read morefriends .

my son has been attending since he was 3 I love the school so much and they prepare them for…read morekindergarten perfectly

I've been at this barn for nearly 10 years and plan to stay here throughout the rest of my horse…read morecareer. I am newly interning at this barn and it offers absolutely great quality services. Facility: It has a large arena, medium arena, turnout, 2 round pens, jump course, trail course, dressage arena and small trail area with a 20 min ride to the CDO wash. They have many stalling option available from outdoor paddocks, mare motel, indoor/outdoor and a training barn. All boarding is reasonably priced. Boarders: All age people and horses from 6 yr olds (I believe in when the school allows them to start) to the 70-80 yr old women/men that have companion horses. Horses range from the young 2 year olds to the 30 year old retired horses. It is a very friendly atmosphere. Services/Training: The services offered are wonderful. Turnouts, lunging, training, lessons(show lessons, beginner, intermediate, advanced, Therapeutic riding (Rolling Hills Riding Academy) and plenty of school/lease horse). The owners have show all over the country in AQHA,APHA, Palomino, etc. from open shows to world shows and have a room full of pictures and awards to back it up. They have experience in the gaited breeds as well as arabs and the classic quarter horses. They offer training from tune ups and "problem horses" to full time training and show training. The owner has always made it a point to perform the service the customer is paying for. If it ends up pouring or other emergencies come up, they refund you or reschedule for the next day. Medical/Barn Management: The owners have a wide range of medical experience and that is one reason I have never considered moving barns. They walk through the barns and makes sure that the 70+ horses all look healthy. If they see a horse cast, colicing, scrapped up etc., they know how to medicate them. If it is serious enough, they have multiple experienced vets on call at all times. If they think a horse is slightly underweight, they confront the owner and discuss options to up their feed. They truly care about the horses and customers at their barn and lend advice whenever asked. They have never steered me wrong and I would trust them with my life. All-in-all this barn is ideal for all types/age riders and horses. With the expertise and experience on hand, the barn owners are able to manage and extremely friendly, healthy atmosphere and look out for their customers and horses. I would highly suggest this barn to anyone in Tucson

I own Rolling Hills Riding Academy and run the riding school from the ranch. I have 12 horses and I…read morenever worry that they won't be cared for. The facilities are beautiful and everything you need to enjoy riding your horse is on the 16.5 acres.

Need some info on the Catalina Mountains or Mt. Lemmon? Perhaps you just need to take a pit stop on…read moreyour way up or down the mountain. or maybe you just want to get a little souvenir of your time spent in the area. Whatever the reason, the staff and rangers here are incredibly nice and helpful. We stopped here to get some info on hiking trails initially but then ended up getting a little souvenir for the little one. They have a variety of small toys, games, and books for kids and adults. While you're here also check out the magnificent tree stump whose tree rings reveal its age span of several hundred years.