Tucson Mayor Regina Romero, Vice Mayor Lane Santa Cruz, and Tucson Parks and Recreation invite the community to celebrate the grand reopening of Joaquin Murrieta Park, 1400 N. Silverbell Road, on Saturday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  

The event will feature free food, entertainment, and family-friendly activities. Attendees will also have the chance to enjoy the park’s new splash pad, the first ever in Ward 1 and the city's 11th splash pad overall. 

Thanks to major investments from multiple funding sources, including $12.18 million from Proposition 407, $1.23 million from impact fees, and nearly $1 million from the Arizona State Parks and Trails Land and Water Conservation Fund, Joaquin Murrieta Park has undergone a significant transformation. Key improvements include: 

• New four-field baseball and softball complex with lighting and shade 
• New concession building 
• New irrigation for existing softball fields and throughout the upgraded areas 
• New splash pad 
• Two new playgrounds 
• Demolition of the outdated pool 
• New ramadas 
• New walking paths 
• Parking lot improvements 

Kimley-Horn led the project as the primary design consultant, offering design and planning expertise. Durazo Construction was responsible for building the splash pad and restrooms, while Haydon Construction handled the construction of the playgrounds, ballfields, and concession building.