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EDUCATION WEATHER / Modified mar 28, 2025 10:47 a.m.

Tucson Parks and Rec opens pools, splash pads ahead of rising temperatures

There is no entry fee for the city's pools or splash pads, offering residents an escape from the heat. by AZPM Staff

Kids play at splash pad Children playing at a neighborhood splash pad.

The City of Tucson Parks and Recreation department will open eight of the City’s 10 splash pads on Tuesday, April 1. The spring pool hours will go into effect Sunday, April 6, and three extended-season pools will open, in addition to the three year-round pools currently open. There is no entry fee for pools or splash pads.

Year-round and extended season pool locations:

  • Archer Pool, 1665 S. La Cholla Blvd.
  • Clements Pool, 8155 E. Poinciana Drive
  • Edith Ball Adaptive Recreation Center Pool, 3455 E. Zoo Court
  • Fort Lowell Pool, 2900 N. Craycroft Road
  • Quincie Douglas Pool, 1563 E. 36th St.
  • Udall Pool, 7200 E. Tanque Verde Road

City splash pad locations:

Open daily from 8 a.m.-sunset, April 1-Oct. 31

  • Catalina Park Splash Pad, 925 N. Fourth Ave. (will remain closed until May 1, due to bathroom construction)
  • Clements Splash Pad, 8155 E. Poinciana Drive
  • Fort Lowell Splash Pad, 2900 N. Craycroft Road
  • Freedom Splash Pad, 5000 E. 29th St.
  • Gunny Barreras Splash Pad, 5890 S. Campbell Ave.
  • Jesse Owens Splash Pad, 400 S. Sarnoff Drive
  • Naida Jane Baker Splash Pad, 2536 N. Castro Ave.
  • Palo Verde Park Splash Pad, 355 S. Mann Ave. (will remain closed until a later date due to park construction)
  • Purple Heart Splash Pad, 9800 E. Rita Road
  • Udall Splash Pad, 7200 E. Tanque Verde Road

For a list of all City of Tucson pools and splash pads, visit tucsonaz.gov/parks.

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