https://www.azpm.org/tags/parks Public Parks en-US Copyright Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:24:24 GMT https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2026-10-13/231570-slugman-returns-from-his-home-planet-to-attend-slugfest-this-weekend Also on Arizona Spotlight: A woman with a love of plants starts her journey as an aspiring novelist in her 70's. Naturalist Matthew Nelson retells a story when he was in Devil's Canyon, and Archive Tucson remarks on food scarcity in mid-century Tucson. Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:24:24 GMT https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2026-10-13/231570-slugman-returns-from-his-home-planet-to-attend-slugfest-this-weekend Mark McLemore https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-09-10/231134-remembering-911-southern-arizonas-memorials-to-sept-11-keep-history-tangible Several memorials in the region preserve pieces of the World Trade Center, offering a physical connection to the tragedy, 25 years later. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:33:16 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-09-10/231134-remembering-911-southern-arizonas-memorials-to-sept-11-keep-history-tangible Thatcher Warrick Hess https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-07-01/230376-city-breaks-ground-on-new-skate-park-10-years-in-the-making The Cushing Street Skate Park has officially started construction after many economic and infrastructural setbacks. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:09:25 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-07-01/230376-city-breaks-ground-on-new-skate-park-10-years-in-the-making Thatcher Warrick Hess https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2026-06-05/230035-lovers-of-the-north-rim-line-up-to-get-a-first-look-after-dragon-bravo-fire The Grand Canyon's North Rim reopened in mid-May after last year's massive Dragon Bravo fire destroyed many cherished places. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:14:25 GMT https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2026-06-05/230035-lovers-of-the-north-rim-line-up-to-get-a-first-look-after-dragon-bravo-fire Adrian Skabelund, Arizona Public Radio https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-05-08/229661-splash-pad-vandalized-city-had-not-installed-cameras The Barrio Nopal splash pad was next in line to receive a camera before a vandal damaged the button that releases water. Fri, 08 May 2026 14:11:08 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-05-08/229661-splash-pad-vandalized-city-had-not-installed-cameras Thatcher Warrick Hess https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-05-08/229666-dont-pay-to-play-pay-us-to-stay-free-unanimous-vote-rescinds-fees Tucson mayor and council vote to keep Udall Park pickleball courts free. Fri, 08 May 2026 14:10:48 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-05-08/229666-dont-pay-to-play-pay-us-to-stay-free-unanimous-vote-rescinds-fees Thatcher Warrick Hess https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-05-04/229591-were-all-just-going-to-go-somewhere-else-pickleball-players-fight-proposed-fees-at-udall-courts Local pickleball players are pushing back on a proposal from Tucson City Parks and Recreation to charge players at Udall Park. Mon, 04 May 2026 19:49:18 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-05-04/229591-were-all-just-going-to-go-somewhere-else-pickleball-players-fight-proposed-fees-at-udall-courts Thatcher Warrick Hess https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2026-05-04/229368-xxx Also on Arizona Spotlight: Looking back fifty years to the tragic wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald; and a tiny hummingbid who acts like a mighty eagle. Mon, 04 May 2026 16:33:33 GMT https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2026-05-04/229368-xxx Mark McLemore https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-01-20/228035-celebrating-mlk-jr-day-at-reid-park An audiovisual story: Tucson organizations, elected officials and community members gathered to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. with advocacy, step dancing and fried catfish. Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:22:27 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-01-20/228035-celebrating-mlk-jr-day-at-reid-park Noor Haghighi https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2025-05-30/221963-for-thrills-and-suspense-arizona-theatre-company-invites-you-to-dial-m-for-murder Also on Arizona Spotlight: How Bisbee Bikeways want to make transportation safer and healthier; and learn the secrets of the Vegan Night Market. Fri, 30 May 2025 18:09:36 GMT https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2025-05-30/221963-for-thrills-and-suspense-arizona-theatre-company-invites-you-to-dial-m-for-murder Mark McLemore