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The City of Tucson operates and maintains 6 different off-leash dog areas for owners to bring their pets to socialize and roam freely.

What to expect: At off-leash dog areas owners will find a fenced in public area that will allow for their pet to run freely and socialize with other dogs. Depending on the location owners will find sections for large and small dogs.  In addition, some locations also include dog training areas. Amenities differ by location, but all are free of charge.

Important: all owners are expected to follow posted regulations at each site and maintain control of their pet at all times.

Locations:
Christopher Columbus Park, Northwest, 4600 N. Silverbell Road
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Contact: Northwest District Administration (900 S. Randolph Way, 85716), 520-791-4873
Description: This 1400-sqaure ft. lighted facility features: Fido fountain, Srambling area, Scooper Dispenser, and Shaded area with Ramada.

Jacobs Park , Northwest, 3300 N. Fairview Ave.
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Contact: Northwest District Administration (900 S. Randolph Way, 85716)520-791-4873
Description: A small off-leash location on the west side of Jacobs Park.

Palo Verde Park,  East, 300 S. Mann Ave.
Hours: 6 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
Contact: East District Administration (8527 E Broadway Blvd, 85710), 520-791-5930
Description: 38,000-square ft. area with gravel surface. Features both a small and large dog fenced in areas that are lighted after dark. Also includes picnic tables, trash cans, double entry gates for each side, dog friendly drinking fountains, and a scooper dispenser.

Reid Park- Miko’s Corner Playground, Central, Country Club and 22nd Street—use Picnic Place or Concert Place entrances off Country Club.
Hours: 7a.m.-10 p.m.
Contact: Parks and Recreation Administration (900 S. Randolph Way, 85716), 520-791-4873
Description: A two-acre fenced in site for both large and small dogs. Features three double entry gates, large turf area, dog friendly water fountains, scooper dispensers, and ramada with tables. The park was named after Miko, a TPD police dog that lost his life in the line of duty.

Sixth Avenue Dog Park, Northwest, 2075 N. 6^th Ave.
Hours: 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
Contact: Northwest District Administration (900 S. Randolph Way, 85716), 520-791-4873
Description: Double entry gate with Ramada, tables, and wash area.

Udall Park, East, 7290 E. Tanque Verde
Hours: 6 a.m.-10 p.m.
Contact: East District Administration (8527 E Broadway Blvd, 85710), 520-791-5930
Description: A one-acre site with turf, seating area, trash cans, and dog friendly water fountains.

Rules and Regulations:

1. Owners are responsible for the actions of their dogs.
2. Open only one gate at a time when entering or leaving facility.
3. Children under the age of 10 must have adult supervision and cannot be left unattended.
4. Dog owners must stay in the off-leash area within view of their dogs and have a leash within reach at all times.
5. All dogs must wear collars with a current Pima County license and must be up-to-date on all vaccinations.
6. All dogs must be leashed outside the boundaries of the off-leash area, including to and from the parking area.
7. Aggressive dogs are not permitted within the off-leash premises.
8. Dogs must be removed from the off-leash area at the first sign of aggression.
9. A dog that is in season or ill is not permitted in the off-leash area.
10. Dog waste must be cleaned up immediately by owner.
11. Dogs must be under voice control – they should be able to obey owner voice commands.
12. Puppies under the age of four months are prohibited from using off-leash areas.
13. Owners are responsible for filling any holes their dogs may dig

 http://cms3.tucsonaz.gov/parksandrec/offleash

Makea splash by exploring all your local library has to offer this summer –including hundreds of fun and educational events, prizes and more - during ourannual Summer Reading Program, May 27-July 24.

Find Summer Reading events in our online calendar, or pick up a scheduleof events at any of our 27 locations.

Make a Splash – READ!

ForKids

Pickup your free Make a Splash—READ! game board at any library, and use it to keep track of how many hours you read. Or log your hours online.

- For every six hours you read, you earn prizes

- All who read 24 hours by July 18 will receive a reading certificate and an Adventure Pass which includes a ticket for four people to the Tucson Toros' baseball finale at Hi Corbett Field on Sunday, July 25.

- Six hours of extra reading earns you a pass to Breakers Water Park and a free paperback book.

For Adults

June 5, 7:30-9:30 pm

Bring your friends, family and picnic and celebrate Makea Splash-READ! with outdoor evening events at Himmel Park's Amphitheater. Imagine classic instrumental surf tunes blasting from a '49 Flathead Woody at our kick-off event, a concert featuring surfing music by alocal favorite The El Camino Royales.

July 17, 8-10 p.m.

Catch a screening of the film Endless Summer, the first and most influential film of the surf movie genre.

Both events are free and open to the public.

Makea Splash – READ!

Track the hours you spend reading as well as rating and reviewing books online. Justfor signing up online (beginning May 27 ) with your email address, you'll earn a chance to win weekly drawings for a $5 Bookmans credit.

Those who reach their personal reading goal will earn a Pima County Attractions pass, including a discount towards a purchase at the Friends of the Library Book Barn.

Make Waves @ Your Library

For Teens

-Earn prizes and gift coupons good at community businesses for every 10 hours read.

-Prizes include a $10 gift certificate to Bookmans and a backstage pass to the MakeSound Waves Rock Concert finale, where you'll be able to party with performing bands in the Joel D. Valdez Main Library's parking garage.

-Register online beginning May 27 or drop by your neighborhood library foradditional details.

http://www.library.pima.gov/about/news/?id=2481

http://www.library.pima.gov/locations/southtucson/

Summer Employment in Recreation

Children ages 10-12 gain knowledge of water safety, emergency recognition and basic rescue skills, while improving swimming skills and over viewing CPR skills.

Registration is through City of Tucson Parks and Recreation Class Registration (791-4877).

Employment and Lifeguard Training

Tucson Parks and Recreation Aquatics employs approximately 300 lifeguards, Water Safety Instructors, and Pool Supervisors each year to work at our 27 swimming pools located throughout Tucson. Lifeguard Training and Water Safety Instructor classes conducted at selected City of Tucson pools certify many of these lifeguards and instructors as well as lifeguards and instructors seeking employment elsewhere. For questions about training or employment, call 791-4245 or 791-5352.

Pay Rates

Lifeguard - $9.03
Water Safety Instructor - $9.53
Pool Supervisor - $10.26

Required Certifications:

CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid Basics. Contact the American Red Cross for information about these classes (www.redcrossarizona.org or 318-6740 Ext. 100, 112 or 129).
Lifeguard Training
Prerequisites:
• American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification
• First Aid Basics certification
• 15 years of age (16 to work for City of Tucson Aquatics)
• Swim 300 yards with at least 100 yards of breaststroke and front crawl.
• Swim 20 yards and retrieve a 10-pound. brick from 7 to 10 feet of water.
Water Safety Instructor (to teach swimming lessons)

Prerequisites
• 16 years of age
• Stroke proficiency demonstration at first class
• Front crawl (freestyle)
• Back crawl (competitive backstroke)
• Sidestroke
• Elementary backstroke
• Breaststroke
• Butterfly

All classes are scheduled through the American Red Cross (www.redcrossarizona.org or 318-6740 Ext. 100, 112 or 129).

Summer Programs at Tucson Pools

For more information and registration for the below programs, visit www.tucsonaz.gov/parksandrec and www.ezeereg.com.

Children's Swimming Lessons

American Red Cross swimming lessons are offered at all City of Tucson pools with the exception of Catalina Wading Pool. Lessons are typically offered in four two-week sessions on weekday mornings 9-11 a.m., and evenings 5-6 p.m., with schedules varying from pool to pool. Classes are scheduled in response to demand, with an emphasis on classes for the youngest children. Registration is conducted at each pool by lottery.

Competitive Swim Team

An introductory competitive swimming program is offered at designated pools for swimmers ages 4 through 17. Swimmers learn competitive strokes and techniques in daily practices and participate in a series of evening swim meets, culminating in a championship meet in July.

Synchronized Swimming

A competitive synchronized swim team program is offered at designated pools for beginning and intermediate level synchronized swimmers. Swimmers learn synchronized swimming skills in daily practices and prepare a routine for competition in a citywide meet in July. Participants must have basic water skills such as basic swimming strokes and breath control.

Diving Lessons

Basic techniques of competitive springboard diving are taught at designated pools to children age 12 and older. Children learn the basic diving positions and the safe use of the diving board.

Adaptive Swim Lessons

Beginning through advanced swimming lessons are available at specified pools for individuals with special needs. A physician's prescription describing the disability, physical limitations (if any), and rehabilitative goals for each participant is required.
Registration for Adaptive Swim Lessons is conducted at the swimming pools hosting the program. The Edith Ball Adaptive Recreation Center (791-5643) conducts a year-round program of adaptive aquatics for all ages and disabilities.

Adult Swim Lessons

Beginning swim lessons for adults are held at selected pools.

Inner tube Water Polo

Recreational inner tube water polo for children, adults and families provides friendly competition at selected pools. To participate, children should be at least 4 feet 10 inches tall, and some swimming skills are required.

Summer Aquathlon Series

Friendly competition consisting of an 800-yard swim and a 3-mile run, held at the Randolph Pool in the evenings. All ability levels are welcome. Available for ages 12 and up. A championship competition is held at the end of the season in July.

Aquatic Sports Adventure

Inner tube water polo, boating skills, water safety and an introduction to scuba diving are just a few of the activities available to children ages 10-12.