City of Tucson Parks and Recreation - Edith Ball Adaptive Recereation Center
After-School / Community Activities, Adult Day Programs, Swim Schools
Address: 3455 E. Zoo Ct. | Tucson, AZ 85716
Rating: 3.40 (3 reviews)
Insurances: No info provided
Ages Served: All ages
Care Settings: No info provided
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About City of Tucson Parks and Recreation - Edith Ball Adaptive Recereation Center
The Edith Ball Adaptive Recreation Center (ARC) is an award-winning facility that offers a unique experience for all. The outdoor, covered Recreation Pool offers a variety of fitness classes, lap swim, and open swim times to enjoy the walking channel and play features in the zero-depth area. The indoor, warm water Therapy Pool provides individuals with disabilities an opportunity to experience benefits including increased range of motion and flexibility, relief of pain due to arthritis or other conditions, and overall relaxation. Both the Recreation Pool and the Therapy Pool are fully accessible.
Great pool. Love the lazy river. The kids have so much fun with all the water features. And its a walk-in pool too. Bathrooms are big and spacious and they...
Sandra R.
August 17, 2025
yelp review
In this case you get far more than you pay for. My kids and I enjoyed a recent free swim here. It is entirely shaded The shade is wonderful. The water...
Shelley H.
August 8, 2023
yelp review
Negatives no floating devices from home allowed no food or drink or snacks. Lots of rules in general Overall great Very attentive life guards shower...
Mari T.
July 25, 2022
Frequently Asked Questions
If you’re interested in understanding the non-verbal experience, we recommend watching The Reason I Jump. If you’re looking for a movie that can help your child understand their emotions, many neurodiverse families love Inside Out. Check out our autism-friendly movie guide here.
For both a scientific and personal look at autism, we recommend reading But You Don’t Look Autistic At All by Bianca Toeps. Check out our full book guide for more great reads.
Hero Elementary is great for the young ones. Songs for Littles is excellent for toddlers learning how to talk. And Ranking of Kings is a great option for anime and fantasy fans. See our full list of the best TV shows about autism and inclusion.
The price of swim lessons can vary depending on where you live and what sort of program you decide to enroll your child in. A group lesson at a public pool may cost as little as $10 per lesson while a one-on-one lesson at a private pool may cost upwards of $100 per lesson.
Community centers often offer discounts to local residents, and most YMCAs offer sliding-scale fees based on your family’s household income. If you have more than one child, many swim programs offer discounts for enrolling siblings together.
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