Tucson Parks and Recreation was selected by the Tohono O'odham Nation as a recipient of the 12% Gaming Distribution grant funding in the amounts of $150,000 to enhance a new splash pad project at Santa Rita Park and $80,000 to add a shade structure at Mansfield Pool. Santa Rita Park, located at 401 E. 22nd St., resides in Ward 5 and recently underwent a master planning process, with the final plan approved by Mayor and Council on Aug. 9.
The splash pad project will expand recreational opportunities to an underserved population surrounding the park. Mansfield Pool, located at 2275 N. 4th Ave., is one of three public pools in Ward 3. It's an amenity, as well as a necessity, that provides families affordable outdoor recreation during the summer. The three-pool complex makes it a popular place to cool off.
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