Oro Valley Parks & Recreation

Your Weekly Guide To Events, Activities And More!

Hey Oro Valley!

Happy Thursday! We hope everyone is having a great week! For those lucky enough to have a four day weekend, enjoy it! We have some exciting events and programs coming up, like a Friday Night Concert on March 3! Please read on to learn more and stay safe and healthy Oro Valley!

Friday Night Concert At Steam Pump Ranch
Date: Friday, March 3
Location: 10901 N. Oracle Road
Time: 7-9:30 p.m.
Details: Come enjoy a beautiful night of music on the lawn at Steam Pump Ranch! Food trucks, beer, wine, soda and water will be available for purchase. Be sure to bring your own chair or blanket. Please see the schedule below for the upcoming events! Entertainment will be provided by Good Trouble, featuring classic rock, Motown, pop, and country favs from the '60s to today. 

Naranja Park Splashpad Design - Survey Results
Thank you to everyone that participated and provided feedback regarding the Naranja Park splashpad design! We had over 950 surveys submitted and 69% of those votes were in favor of... drumroll please... option B. This option includes the slide. As a reminder, while it's not pictured, the design will include shade and seating. Comments that were submitted regarding safety have been noted and will be shared with the design team. We anticipate the splashpad opening in late spring/early summer of 2024.

Spring Break Camps Now Open For Registration
Our youth spring break camps are now open for registration! Click here to learn more information and to register!

Senior Programs Through Ov Parks & Recreation
Oro Valley Parks & Recreation offers many senior-oriented activities and programs, such as painting and drawing, photography, fitness classes, volunteer opportunities and more! Click here to learn about the activities we offer!

Interested in providing a program for seniors with Oro Valley Parks and Recreation? Click here to learn how to submit a course proposal!

Mindful Eating Workshops
Date(s): March 22 and April 8
Time: 90 minute sessions, various times
Location: Oro Valley Community & Recreation Center
Details: Meet Jayme White, MSCN, Integrative Clinical Nutritionist and owner of Desert Mindful Nutrition LLC, for an introduction to mindful eating concepts and explore what personalized nutrition truly means. Mindfulness is a powerful strategy to improve mindset in many aspects of life, including nutrition and stress reduction.
Registration Links:March 22 | April 8

Tucson Bicycle Classic brings bike circuit race to Oro Valley on March 5; motorists should expect traffic delays/restrictions
The Tucson Bicycle Classic will feature a circuit race in Oro Valley on March 5, from approximately 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Oro Valley race route will be around Naranja Park and is expected to bring about 600-700 professional riders. The race route/circuit around Naranja Park is just over four miles long, and riders will complete that route up to seven times, providing spectators an excellent opportunity to view these athletes in action multiple times. The race will begin and end near the entrance to Naranja Park (810 W. Naranja Drive), with various viewing areas along the route. On event day, Naranja Park will be closed to all vehicles from 6 a.m. - 3 p.m. except to the racers. Click here for a map of the impacted areas.

Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve -- Updates & Announcements
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting on February 21. The consultant provided updated concepts for the Master Plan and your feedback is helpful as we continue to refine the document. In case you missed it, the presentation can be viewed here. 

We wanted to send a reminder about the proper use of the Preserve. We have rules signs throughout the property, but it appears some are not following them. Most recently, it was brought to our attention that go-carts and ATVs have been driving on the property. While this is a fun recreational activity, it is NOT allowed in/on the Preserve. Please help us reach out to your neighbors by sharing this information to ensure everyone understands the rules. Unauthorized motor vehicles are prohibited. Click here for a full list of the rules. Thank you!

Group fitness classes
Click here for the February fitness schedule!

Closure of gym area February 27 - March 1 for installation of new strength equipment and transition of racquetball court
As we stated in previous communication, the facility will be replacing almost all of its strength equipment. We are very excited to announce that this project will begin Monday, February 27 and we anticipate it will take three days to complete. During this time we will need to close off this area, which means members will not have access to strength and cardio equipment and we will not be offering any fitness classes during this time. The pool (including water aerobics) and courts will remain open. In addition, we are taking advantage of this closure to begin the conversion of Racquetball Court #1 to a recreation lounge space, which will feature ping pong, foosball, shuffleboard, TV with gaming systems and tables and chairs for card or board games. While we understand this may interrupt your fitness schedule, we do feel these necessary improvements will have a substantial positive impact on the facility. We thank you for your understanding and patience throughout this process!

Feedback Requested -- Murals/Art in Cardio Area
In December we asked your opinion about the addition of mirrors in the cardio area at the facility. After a month of responses, 65% of those who participated were not in favor of adding mirrors in the cardio space. Throughout this process, we heard several comments that if mirrors were not a favorable option, perhaps adding art/murals in that area would be a good fit and introduce vibrant colors while improving the overall aesthetics of the space. If this were the direction we chose to go, our intention would be to involve the membership to help guide the artist to ensure the voice of our members is present in the design. While we don’t have a design at this point, the general idea would be to have a larger piece on the southern upper wall (above the drop ceiling) and some smaller designs along the eastern wall where the cardio equipment is located. However, before we begin that part of the process, we’d like to gather some feedback from you. Please click here or copy and paste https://arcg.is/1jvi9e to view the survey. 

Pickleball Programming

- The next season of leagues is now open!Click here to view and register.

- We will be hosting our annual pickleball tournament March 24-26!Click here to join in on the fun!

- On March 9 we will be hosting a pickleball seminar on injuries, prevention and treatment options. Join Dr. Steven Ward, D.O. Orthopedic Surgeon on Thursday, March 9 at 11 a.m. for an informative seminar on common pickleball injuries, prevention and treatment options. Click here to sign up for this free opportunity!

U.S. Masters Swimming Invitational Feb. 25-26
The facility will be hosting the U.S. Master Swim Invitational February 25-26. On Saturday there will be limited lap lanes from 6 a.m. - 2 p.m. On Sunday the facility will be closed until 2 p.m., with normal operations after 2 p.m. Please click here to see closure details and visit PlayOV.com for lap lane reservations. 

Lifeguard Instructor Class Registration Open
Registration has opened for the Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor course being held at the Aquatic Center March 6-8. Registration is limited so make sure to get registered at PlayOV.com today!

Monthly memberships to restart on March 1
As a reminder, our Month to Month Members will begin to be charged for their memberships, on their normal billing date, starting March 1^st. Please call our front desk at 297-7946 with any questions.

Giftable Greetings Card Workshop
Date: Saturday, March 4
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Oro Valley Community & Recreation Center
Details: Giftable Greetings Card Workshop at the Oro Valley Community & Recreation Center. Participants will create custom handcrafted birthday and special occasion giftable greeting cards.
Registration Link:Click here

Young Rembrandts Rock Out Multimedia Camp
Dates: March 13 - 15
Time: 1-4 p.m.
Location: Oro Valley Community & Recreation Center
Details: For every child who dreams of partying like a rock star, Young Rembrandts offers its Rock Out! camp. It’s three days of artistic, rock and roll imagery. During the opening act, students will draw stylized instruments. The party never seems to end as we illustrate close-up portraits of rock stars. Then finally, it’s time to hit the stage as we draw an awesome concert scene to close out our last day of class. Students will be drawing and painting using watercolors, colored pencils, and markers. Long live rock and roll, sign up today!
Registration Link:Click here

Photography Classes
Day of the week: Thursdays
Time: various
Location: Participants will meet at the OV Community Center and drive to a location selected by the instructor. Participants will be responsible for providing their own transportation. 
Details: This class will be taught at various locations and will provide instruction for a variety of photography skills and techniques. The 4-week session will a variety of photography: basic, bird, architectural and street and candid photography. These group classes will be taught by an instructor with more than 25 years of experience.
Cost: $180 for 4-week session or $50 per class
March Registration Link:Click here

Painting And Drawing With Christine Lytwynzuk
Day(s): Thursdays and Saturdays
Time(s):  Thurs. 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Sat. 9 a.m. - noon
Location: Oro Valley Community & Recreation Center
Registration Links: Click here
Details: Join us at our fun and supportive Painting and Drawing class. This class is structured like a “small group private lesson.” Christine will work with artists one-on-one, helping them achieve their specific goals in art at their own pace. All skill levels are welcome! If you’ve never touched a brush before or can’t draw with a pencil, no problem! Christine can help you build a strong foundation and give you the confidence you need to make art an enjoyable and rewarding part of your life.

Exhibits At The Pusch House Museum At Steam Pump Ranch
The Oro Valley Historic Society (OVHS) presents exhibits at the Pusch House Museum the 1^st, 2^nd, and 4^th Saturdays September through April.  Walking tours of Steam Pump Ranch are the 3^rd Saturday of the month (except December).  Exhibits and tours are from 9 a.m. to noon.  Check the OVHS website for current information www.ovhistory.org/event  or Facebook Oro Valley Historical Society.

- The Pusch Ridge 9 is in full swing! Fast, fun and affordable... come see for yourself! Click here to learn about the course.

- El Conquistador Golf has a membership option for everyone! Click here to see all of the options.

- Click here to learn about golf short term membership options!

- Follow @elconquistadorgolf on Instagram and @elcongolf on Facebook for the latest El Conquistador Golf news and specials.

- February 23-26: Adult & Junior Instructional Program Break: Rodeo
- March 3: Registration/Coaches Meeting/Player & Parent Orientation: L1 Spring Team
- March 4-7: USTA Brewer Team Cup (Spring Team) Championships L1 BG12 (match play begins at both sites)
- March 11: Junior Satellite Singles Event (2 p.m.) at CRC