Gene C. Reid Park

Beautiful winter sunny day at Reid park for the annual Martin Luther King march & community event at the Demester outdoor stage area . Marched. In memory &unity 3 miles around the golf course .What a multipurpose recreation area in the heart of our community . Historic baseball park , other baseball fields were having games .The zoo going through major expansion was busy too. A large pond with ducks and other birds . ( don't feed them bread the sign said ). A small train was running from the zoo around the duck pond area. Several newer playgrounds along with ramadas and tables for your private use with reservations . East side has 2 golf courses , tennis courts , recreation building with gym , various classes , and also a therapeutic outdoor pool for people with special needs" ( respectfully if that's the best description).How lucky are we to have this community recreational space !

My first introduction to Reid park was back in 2005. I participated in a 5km event for Breast Cancer and the American Cancer society. The route was around the park, making a big square using side walks.I've been back several times, usually to walk my dogs for a bit before driving back home near Sierra Vista. I park on the south side off 22nd Ave and walk around the ponds. That's just under a mile and a nice leg stretcher before the drive home. There are plenty of trees for shade.There are always people in the park at any time. The ponds are well-lighted and in the summer months people stay out late to enjoy the cooler air. This also means there are always people, so it's not always a place for solitude.Lately there has been construction on the south side. It's mostly around the zoo.Dogs are not allowed in the pond and I can understand why: there are a lot of waterfowl here. But tell that to a thirsty dog! I have to convince her to wait until we get to Barnum Hill, where water is poured downhill into the ponds. There she is allowed to step into the water for a drink,I didn't even realize this park has a dog park until I read the other reviews! I must try that next time.

OVERALLNeeded a place to let my kids let loose after being on the road for 9 hours after visiting family for Thanksgiving in New Mexico. Gene C. Reid Park was the perfect place to do so - not to mention it was free!ENVIRONMENTIt's desert life. I didn't expect lush green grass everywhere, but the many dogs on leashes seemed to enjoy the grassy fields that did exist. I'm probably forgetting stuff, but while we were there saw the following:+ baseball backstops+ dog park+ playground (two separate ones)+ ponds with lots of water birds+ Rose Test Garden (don't know what the hell the test was... the roses grew fine)MY FAVORITE PART...How big the place was.NOT SO FAVORITE PART...No major complaints.SERVICEI never saw any park employees, but I can tell that they do a good job of keeping the place picked up.PARKINGAmple free parking all around.Thanks, Tucson. | Park: 4 | Service: 4 | Environment: 4 | Price: 5 |

I went to the south west corner (22nd & Country Club) of Reid Park with my kids (8 & 6) while the kids were on Winter Break to keep from going stir crazy and we're pleasantly surprised by this corner of the park.There were large grass fields, which are a luxury in Tucson with backstops for soccer, softball, kickball... As well as a number of play structures for kids of various ages. A little further in there is a duck pond fed by some man made waterfalls that connects to a larger pond. Living in the desert, sometimes it's nice to be able to see some moving water. The kids loved watching all the different birds in the pond. A sign said that feeding the ducks was not allowed. They also have covered patios that you can reserve for parties or gatherings. Overall a great place to spend an hour or two with the kids. And this was just one corner of the park. There's the zoo, golf course/ driving range and other athletic areas. What a blessing to have a place like this in town.

Of all the local city parks (I visited), this one is my favorite. It also seemed both the greenest and overall best maintained - and seemed to be designed for the most diverse usage (with a zoo and large pond in addition to sports fields, picnic areas, and enclosed off-leash dog area). It also host some local weekend events. There is a stage for performances - and food trucks.

Reid park just remodeled one of the playgrounds. There are giant chimes and drums for the kids to bang! The 2-5yr old section of the playground is nice too but not nearly as extensive as the section for the older kids. So, of course my baby wanted to go on the big kid playground...and I turned into a helicopter mama bc I was worried she'll get trampled or hurt. It's easy to see why she wanted to go to the big kid playground though. The older kids have a giant playground with a giant car that acts like a seesaw. The kids love it. They have 4 regular swings, two baby swings, and tucked around the corner they have two "rocket chair" swings the kids actually get strapped into. Lastly, there is a structure that looks like a giant trampoline obstacle course.

This is my local park, and I love love love it. I take my dog to the dog park, check out music during the summer under the stars, walk to the rose garden, check out the ducks and geese around the lake. I visit the statues, look at the horseshoe pits, there are tons of things to do and see here; golf courses, baseball fields, paths to walk and bike on. It's filled with ramadas to have parties, and also has a generous amount of trash cans, so there isn't lots of litter around. I guess I just enjoy the grass and trees most. It's well maintained and plus there are lots of restrooms if you need them.

We enjoy long walks at Gene C Reid park. If you beat the heat early in the morning or later in the evening, then the weather is tolerable. We enjoy the duck pond, lakes, waterfalls, and jungle gyms. Cons: the trash has really built up in the park and the homeless population has also grown in the area. I always bring my dog so I feel safer. It's not the best side of town, but once you tuck away in the park, it's fine. I haven't had any issues. Enjoy!!

Great park to go and unwind. It has a beautiful lake with a walking path around it and nice parks for kids to play on. Also it's very well kept.

Love this park. Always have fun here but on March 18, 2022. Beware of predators.Caught this woman taking a video on her phone of my daughter while following my daughter who is not in this pic around the park. Feel free to screenshot and zoom in.