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Parks and Recreation

Oro Valley Parks and Recreation is committed to a quality parks and recreation system that delivers high-quality parks, trails and recreation programs, facilities, and events for all residents, while contributing to the quality of life of the Town of Oro Valley.

Recreation Facilities Reopening Details - UPDATED 10/05/20 Browse or Register for Classes and Programs

Facilities

Online Services - Reservations, Rentals, Memberships and more!

Save time and do it online! Oro Valley Parks and Recreation offers many services online. Reservations, rentals and some memberships. Click on the links below to learn more! At this time, online registration for Aquatic Center and Community and Recreation Center memberships are not available. If you would like to find out more information about these memberships, click on one of the following links: Aquatic Center | Community and Recreation Center

To browse our list of programs and classes, click here.

Apply for Youth Scholarship Funds

The Town of Oro Valley has a scholarship fund to make recreation programs more accessible to OV youth in financially constrained households. The scholarship program is made possible through donations from individuals who participate in either OV Water Utility's Round-Up program and by lump sum donations. Fundraising events sponsored by OV Parks & Recreation also support the scholarship program.

Dedication/Donation

Honor the special people and events in your life and provide lasting beautification to our parks! The Town of Oro Valley Parks and Recreation Department welcomes gifts and donations from individuals, clubs or corporations. Celebrate a birth, a wedding, an anniversary, honor the memory of a loved one, or commemorate the accomplishments of a friend or colleague.

Register for a Community & Recreation Center Membership Online

Are you looking to register for a Community Center membership? You've landed in the right spot!

Register for an Aquatic Center Membership Online

Become a member of the Oro Valley Aquatic Center, a competition-ready and family-friendly facility for guests of all ages. The Aquatic Center is open year-round with an average water temperature of 80 degrees.

Register for an Archery Membership

Bullseye! Become a member at the Oro Valley Archery Range at Naranja Park. We offer annual memberships that allow access to the fixed range and the east and west walking courses (28 targets). This page contains step-by-step instructions for completing this process online.

Reserve a Ramada

Host your next birthday party, company picnic, sporting or special event at one of our park ramadas.

Reserve an Athletic Field

This page contains step-by-step instructions for reserving an athletic field at a Town of Oro Valley park. The Town has 6 rectangular fields, 4 softball fields and 3 baseball fields. Fields can be reserved at James D. Kriegh Park, Naranja Park and Riverfront Park.

Reserve Steam Pump Ranch

Have your party or special event at the Ranch, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Historic Preservation and Cultural Resources

The purpose of Oro Valley's Historic Preservation Program is to facilitate public knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the Town’s historic past, promote better awareness of its architectural and cultural history, and foster civic and neighborhood pride so that future generations will have the opportunity to appreciate and understand Oro Valley's unique cultural heritage.

Click here to learn more about the Historic Preservation Program.

Golf and Tennis

Oro Valley is a mecca for golf and tennis. The Town of Oro Valley's Parks and Recreation Department is home to two magnificent golf courses, the El Conquistador Golf and El Conquistador Tennis run our respective golf and tennis programs.

For more information check out their websites:

Parks

Cañada del Oro Shared Use Path

The Cañada del Oro (CDO) Shared Use Path is a 4 mile paved path along the banks of the CDO Wash. This vehicle-free path is suitable for hiking, running, walking, roller blades, and strollers, and provides an outlet for recreation as well as an option for alternate mode commuting.

Honey Bee Canyon Park

Step into the past and explore the wonders of Honey Bee Canyon Park. Experience the Sonoran Desert and discover petroglyphs and other cultural treasures. The park includes three miles of hiking trails, a historic rock dam and rentable ramadas.

James D. Kriegh Park

Nestled in the shadow of Pusch Ridge, James D. Kriegh Park (JDK Park) is a fixture in the Oro Valley Community. The park features ballfields, mature trees, a playground, racquetball courts and a dog park. JDK Park is home to the Oro Valley Aquatic Center.

Naranja Park

Naranja Park is home to the Oro Valley Archery Range, includes trails
an off leash dog park and competition-ready multi-use fields.

Riverfront Park

Canada del Oro Riverfront Park is located in the heart of Oro Valley and includes walking trails, tennis and basketball courts, shaded playground equipment as well as an equestrian staging area. There is something for everyone at Riverfront Park.

West Lambert Lane Park

West Lambert Lane Park is the perfect introduction to Sonoran Desert hiking. Enjoy a walk with your dog on the natural trails. Dust off the metal detector and search for hidden treasure. Pull out your binoculars and spot a plucky Phainopepla or Vermilion Flycatcher. Trails range from .25 to .5 miles in length.

Hiking and Biking in Oro Valley

Hiking and Oro Valley Trails

Oro Valley has a dynamic trail system for hikers, bikers, inline skaters, runners, equestrians and other users.

Biking in Oro Valley

The Town of Oro Valley has an extensive inventory of bicycle facilities, including bicycle routes, multipurpose lanes, shared use paths and trails.

Needs Assessment and Master Plan documents

The purpose of the Oro Valley Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment and Master Plan is to offer strategies and operational policies that provide guidance in order to meet the needs of current and future Oro Valley residents.

Oro Valley Parks and Recreation Master Plan - Community Interest and Opinion Survey - May 2020(PDF, 9MB)

Oro Valley Parks and Recreation Master Plan - Phase One - Needs Assessment - May 2020(PDF, 6MB)

Oro Valley Parks and Recreation Master Plan - Presentation to PRAB - October 20 2020(PDF, 19MB)