Oro Valley is growing. There were more young families living here than ever before. The town's desire to increase employment through its economic development efforts are a statement to young families that Oro Valley wants them to not only live here and but also to work here.
Jobs are one half the equation of a successful town. Jobs enable people to work here. The other half of the equation for the town to have great parks and recreational facilities.
The Oro Valley Parks and Recreation Department ("Parks and Recs") maintains the Oro Valley recreational facilities. The renovation of the Kreigh Park Aquatic facility is their responsibility. The new archery facility is also the responsibility. The eventual paving of the unpaid portion of the CDO Wash Trail schedule for 2013 is also their job; as is the maintenance of the town's two major parks.
Have you visited the Oro Valley Parks and Recs web site? We have. From this site you can:
- Become a "Friend Of The Pool" by sponsoring a plaque
- Read about the "60.15 miles of signed bike routes, 36.1 miles of paved shoulders, and 14.9 miles of shared use paths"
- Get a metal detecting permit for use in our parks
- See a Calendar of Events
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Council Members Bill Garner, Brandon Burns and Mike Zinkin are interested in improving the quality of life for young families and young professionals in Oro Valley. They believe, as do we, that "Parks and Recs" is a critical Town function
Both Mike Zinkin and Bill Garner bring some creative ideas on how to build Naranja Park. Their ideas would build the park such a way that the growth would be orderly and done without the need for property tax.
In the future, it is our intention to post more regarding building great parks and great recreational facilities in Oro Valley.
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