TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — On Friday, the City of Tucson and the City of South Tucson are taking steps to bring more outdoor spaces for families.
In South Tucson, Redondo Park is officially re-opening, and the city is hosting a grand opening celebration.
From 3 - 5 p.m. on May 3, there will be free paletas, aguas frescas, and games. Redondo Park is located at 2020 S. 5th Avenue.
The park closed in 2008, but it wasn't until about two years ago when a group of organizations and businesses came together to open the park. Now, the community members will be taking turns to open the park every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
This is the plan through May, and if everything goes smoothly, the park will continue to open. The community is hoping more volunteers will offer their help to open the park as much as possible. The park will also be available for public events if requested at the City of South Tucson Administration building.
On the southside of Tucson, city leaders are breaking ground on Barrio Nopal Park. The groundbreaking is open to the public and will start at 4:30 p.m. at 311 E. Elvira Rd.
Mayor Regina Romero and Ward One Councilmember Lane Santa Cruz will be in attendance. The event is celebrating what this park will provide to the community, which includes a splash pad and a shaded playground.
The $4,135,852 project is funded through voter-approved Prop. 407. For more information on the project, visit tucsondelivers.tucsonaz.gov/pages/barrionopal.
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