Morris K. Udall Park (known to most Tucsonans as simply "Udall Park") is one of the largest parks on the East Side of Tucson. Positioned along Tanque Verde Road just east of Sabino Canyon Road, the 173-acre park is home to a recreation center, outdoor amphitheater, sports fields, pickleball courts, sand volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, bocce courts, a playground, an off-leash dog park, a splash pad, and three different walking paths (0.5, 0.6, and 0.8 miles).
The walking paths are part of the Chuck Huckelberry Loop, which connects the Santa Cruz River, the Rillito, Pantano, Harrison Greenway, and Julian Wash for a total of more than 136 miles.
The Morris K. Udall Recreation Center is also on-property and boasts the following amenities.
7290 E. Tanque Verde Road on the East side of Tucson.
6:00am – 10:30pm
Admission to the park is free!
Daily admission to the Udall Pool is $2/adult (18+) and $1/youth (17 and under). Daily admission to the Recreation Center is $1.50/adult or $1/youth.
Free. Plentiful and covered. Pull-in style parking.
Water and snacks.
October thru April are ideal because the temperatures tend to be more moderate than in the summer months. That said, Udall Park can definitely be enjoyed in the summer months – especially because there is a swimming pool (open April-November) and indoor walking track available at the on-site Morris K. Udall Recreation Center.
For questions regarding the park, please contact Tucson Parks and Recreation at 520-791-4873.
One. The brightly colored green & turquoise playground has two slides, a climbing apparatus, a drum, a small rock climbing style wall, monkey bars, and swings.
Yes - partially shaded.
The playground is small and well-suited for toddlers. There are also baby swings.
Quite a few concrete picnic tables (some uncovered; some with ramadas) are located throughout the park.
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So many great options! Our top picks within a 2-mile radius are:
Safeway is across the street. Costco is 1.4 miles away. Trader Joe's is 1.5 miles away.
Grandma Tony's Pizza is 0.7 miles away. Tino's Pizza is 1 mile away. Another option is to order a $10 pizza from Costco (they're huge!) - Call 520.886.4596.
Morris K. Udall Park has:
It is free to use the sand volleyball courts when not rented, but nets are not provided. Park hours are 6:00am - 10:30pm. Outdoor nets and volleyballs are available for rent at the recreation center.
Yes. It is free to use the pickleball courts.
Park hours are 6:00am - 10:30pm.
No. The courts are first-come, first-served.
No equipment is available for rent.
Udall Park used to have tennis courts, but they were replaced by pickleball courts in 2021.
The Morris K. Udall Recreation Center is a well-used community space for people of all ages.
The center includes:
Daily ($1-$2), quarterly ($18-$29), and annual passes ($66-$110) are available.
There is a multi-use gymnasium that can accommodate volleyball set-up. "Open Volleyball" is on Saturdays from 1:00pm - 3:45pm. In order to participate, you must be a member or pay the daily fee.
The Udall pool, located at Morris K. Udall Park, is a 25-yards by 25-meter pool, with depths ranging from 4-13.5 feet. A diving area has 1- and 3-meter diving boards. The lap swimming course is 25 yards.
A new 1,257 sqft splash pad at Udall Park is now complete and will open on April 1, 2022.
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Yes. The rent is $15-$20 for a half-day or $25-$30 for a full day. Find more information here.
| Museum | NO |
| Cafe | NO |
| Public Pool | YES |
| Splash Pad | YES |
| Parks & Rec Facility | YES |
| Sports Fields | YES |
| Dog Park | YES |
| Walking/Biking Paths | YES |
| Lake | NO |
| Hiking Trails | NO |
| Art/Sculptures | NO |
| Garden | NO |
| Trees/Shade | YES |
| Lighting | YES |
Udall Park is a well-designed and well-established large regional park with beautiful mountain views, a wonderful walking/running path, plentiful sports fields, a recreational center, a swimming pool, and other amenities.
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