Local Physical Activity Resources

FitKidz: Running program for elementary school students, free 1 mile races offered through the year 

El Groupo Cycling: After school programs for kids to get involved in cycling

Beyond Tucson: Weekly group run/walks downtown, monthly beginner hikes

City of Tucson Recreation Centers

Rec Center Discount Program

Pima County Recreation Centers

YMCAs of Southern Arizona

Free bike helmets from Tucson Medical Center 

BICAS: Classes for kids and adults on bike maintenance and repair. Build-a-bike programs available on a sliding scale payment. 

Swimfest at YMCA: Free water-safety classes for children age 6 months- 14 years. Sessions available in May, June, July and August. 

Youth Swim Lessons: Offered at Pima County pools during the summer. Some free classes are available, check each pool's link for information. 

Tucson Botanical Gardens 

Tohono Chul Gardens

Ready, Set, Rec!: Mobile vans go around to various parks in Tucson and set up games and activities. Follow them on Instagram, @readysetrec, for information on where the vans will be each day. 

Tucson Trailheads Interactive Map: Map of Tucson trailheads

Tucson Parks Interactive Map: Map of Tucson parks

Tucson Trails & Trailheads: List of Tucson trails and trailheads

AllTrails: Website and phone app where you can search for and find information about nearby trails

Saguaro National Park 

Honey Bee Canyon Park

Tumamoc Hill

Catalina State Park 

Sabino Canyon Recreation Area

Kino Environmental Restoration Project: 2.2 mile trail around a rainwater collection site/aquatic environment 

Chuck Huckleberry Loop: multi-use path through the city  

Park Rx: Click on "Park Rx Map" on the websites listed below for a map of a walking path through each park

• El Pueblo Park
• Gene C. Reid Park
• Menlo Park
• Randolph Park
• Rudy Garcia Park