I've been to this splash pad twice this week now. It's really clean and quiet. There's a grassy…read morearea with tables that have umbrellas for shade. The grass is fake though and gets REALLY hot, just FYI. I love that it's gated and there is someone at the front always supervising.

This is a cute, FREE, clean, little bitty splash pad. Not crowded on a Monday afternoon, has a…read morecouple picnic benches and AstroTurf grass area. To activate the water, you step on a round black disk near the rear entrance. It was enough to satisfy my 8 yr old daughter begging me to take her swimming. I'll definitely come back.

This is for the outdoor pool they have which is located on base. The pool is decent size, they have…read morea water slide, diving boards, kiddie pool which is shaded and also lap lane. Family and kids alike can swim altogether in this pool because of its depth variations. The layout of it is somewhat like a beach type thing ( i don't know how else to explain it..lol) where you start off with ankle depth then it goes on deeper as you go farther in. There are also a lot of lounge chairs and adirondack ones and also a shaded area where you can bring in your food and have a little picnic with your family. Vending machines are also in this shaded area so you can grab your snacks and drinks while you rest from all those pool fun. Lifeguards are very attentive and they surround the whole pool perimeter so that's a plus for me since a lot of kids tend to get rowdy when they're having fun.

I was recently invited by a local to check out a workout class at La Mariposa Venue & Event Space,…read morewhich is also home to La Mariposa Sports Club & Fitness Center -- and wow, what an unexpected delight. I had no idea this place even existed, and I'm honestly so glad I showed up because it turned out to be such a memorable experience. You never really know where you'll stumble upon a true sense of community, and this gym is absolute proof of that. I've been to countless studios, gyms, and boutique fitness spaces -- some incredibly bougie, some incredibly pricey -- and yet the kind of community they wish they had is exactly what La Mariposa has already built. It's genuine, it's tight-knit, and it's been nurtured for years. During my visit, I met members who have been working out together for over two decades, which says everything you need to know about the atmosphere here. The class itself was fantastic, the energy was great, and everyone was so welcoming. It's the kind of place that instantly reminds you that community isn't created by fancy equipment or high-end decor -- it's created by people. A truly wonderful find. I left feeling energized, grateful, and inspired to come back.

I recently attended a wedding on the venue side of La Mariposa. Prior to wedding day, we used the…read morefacilities of the fitness and sports club. Great fitness center! We had a great time hanging out around the pool and using their tennis courts. They also have weight rooms, cardio equipment and group fitness classes. The staff was very friendly and had is into the facility within minutes of arriving. Overall wonderful experience and beautiful facility located in Eastern Tucson, Arizona.

Had the Cheeseburger and fries and it was really, really good for a Pool Bar & Grill. Highly…read morerecommend. Service was fast and friendly.

Great menu with salads, sandwiches, variety of cocktails. Love the Sonoran Sunset drink. Lying by…read morethe pool with gorgeous views and poolside service is awesome. Swim up bar is fun and rare at United States pools. A favorite place, visited 6 times!

It's never to crowded. Nice and clean. A great place to walk or sit and read a book. The kids love…read morethe slides and swings! Right around the corner from the house so a great place to get them nice and tired before nap time.

The owner and instructor, Daniel is absolutely wonderful. He travels to you for private or…read moresemi-private lessons in your pool or a public pool at a very reasonable rate. Our 4 year old has learned more in 4 weeks of lessons than she learned in several months at a well known swim school. She is now swimming independently! Daniel is warm, friendly, gentle, and extremely patient. He knows how to make swimming fun and doesn't put pressure on the kids to perform. They adore him and have fun swimming while simultaneously learning quickly. There are no better swim instructors. Daniel is truly a wonderful teacher.

Justin Slade owner of Aqua Bear Swim Club thank you for allowing Harvest Host Campers to have a…read morerefreshing, revitalizing, & peaceful stay. Not knowing how this was going to work since we would show up after 8:00 in the dark, we really appreciate how communicative you were. It was near 10 when we pulled in without any expectation to find any guidance. Our good fortune was met by chance Kailey Sumner and Chas Hodgdon, who gave us a warm welcome & were super helpful getting us hooked up to 30 amp. The Aqua Bear Swim Club is a very special landing pad, privately owned by a swim coach and a trainer for serious athletes, Justin. If you are a seasoned or wanna be triathlete remember these names. I found this article worth sharing about the hosts. https://www.kgun9.com/sports/local-sports/triathletes-to-start-new-club-in-tucson We watched the beautiful amber 3/4 moon rise as we soaked in hot tub! Perfect way to end the day. We are very pleased we chose this place and singing their praises

I've played here twice in the last week and on both occasions really enjoyed my time out there…read more The course's greens were recently punched (*it's a summer time thing that has to be done in the desert) and ironically, after I figured out that the ball was not going to move very much because it was jumping straight ahead the whole way to the hole (instead of being affected by the slope and lean of the blades of grass) I started to drop some long putts. In addition to Arizona National being both, a really nice golf course (that will beat you down and keep you on your knees if you let it), and that it sits in a location that truly amazing, the staff that works here is exceptional. The cart girl who brought us beverages in the desert heat was exceptionally pleasant and caring, as was the young man who took my food order when I stayed behind and grabbed a post-round lunch. He too was also super friendly and courteous...and patiently listened as I shared a couple boring golf stories. I also really enjoyed the interactions that I had with the starter, and the "customer support" guy who sets your clubs up in the cart, and the pro shop guy were all very enjoyable and made me feel welcomed and appreciated. I will close by sharing that I did have an off-putting experience (where the pro-shop guy was openly rude to me for no apparent reason). This was two years ago and I had vowed to avoid the course... and actually had not played there since. I am glad that my golf buddies invited me to play there last week as the experiences were really good--in every way that a round of golf could be.

The Bar and Grill at Arizona National Gold Club continues to be a great lunch option in the far…read morenortheast part of Tucson, so time for an update. Yesterday I had the House Salad, full of the usual vegetable suspects, a hardboiled egg, several slices of bacon, and a sliced chicken breast, hot off the grill and super tender. The default dressing is ranch but I love the chef's Caesar, so opted for that. I was almost able to finish the salad and it was delicious. The restaurant and golf course are semiprivate so open to the public. Wednesday and Friday nights are dinner specials and holidays have special menus. Thanksgiving was fabulous (no cooking or cleanup for me!) and a teaser was just put out for St. Patrick's Day.