Phoenix Relocation Guide

SWIMMING Tucson Department of Parks and Recreation 520-791-4873

The Tucson Department of Parks and Recre- ation has just under 20 swimming pools. For locations call the department for locations and schedules. TENNIS The Tucson area is dotted with courts–lighted, hard surface and clay. There are public courts at the University of Arizona, Pima Commu- nity College and high schools. The city of Tucson oversees three public tennis centers: Fort Lowell Park Tennis and Racquetball Center 2900 N. Craycroft Rd., Tucson 85712 520-791-2584 Himmel Park Tennis Center 1000 N. Tucson Blvd., Tucson 85716 520-791-2584 Reffkin Tennis Center 50 S. Alvernon Way, Tucson 85711 520-791-4896; www.reffkintenniscenter.com You also can find courts at Pima County parks and private tennis clubs in the area. Sponsored by the city Parks and Recreation Department, tennis leagues in a range of categories (mens, womens, mixed, juniors, and seniors). l

Lake Patagonia is located about four miles north of Highway 82 halfway between Pata- gonia and Nogales. Camping and fishing are the attractions, especially in the winter when the lake is stocked with trout. Parker Canyon Lake is east of Nogales and is also stocked with trout. Other catch includes bass, catfish and sunfish. Camping sites and boat rentals are available. Peña Blanca Lake and Arivaca Lake are other popular spots in addition to Rose Canyon Lake near Mount Lemmon. RUNNING Tucson’s public parks are home to numerous city running trails. For more details regarding city running paths, call Tucson Parks and Recreation Department at 520-791-4873.

SKIING Mount Lemmon Ski Valley

10300 Ski Run Rd., Mt. Lemmon 85619 520-576-1321; www.skithelemmon.com Forty miles north of Tucson is the Mount Lemmon Ski Valley, the southern-most ski area in North America. Located in the Santa Catalina Mountains, Mt. Lemmon offers a variety of runs along with snow- boarding and cross-country skiing. The season usually begins in late December and runs to early April. Off season, a sky ride on the ski lift is offered.

Fort Lowell Park Tennis Center 2900 N. Craycroft Rd. 520-791-2584

McCormick Park 2950 N. Columbus Blvd.

Southern Arizona Roadrunners Club 4625 E. Broadway Blvd. 102, Tucson 85711; 520-326-9383 The 10KCinco deMayo is a popular running event in Tucson, and one of many running events in Southern Arizona the Southern Arizona Roadrunners Club sponsors.

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