Catalina Regional Park

Thank you for providing feedback!

Input provided at the listening session is currently being catalogued and reviewed along with the online survey results.

Upon the online survey's close at 11:59 PM on May 15th, all comments will be thoroughly reviewed and utilized to inform the next stage of proposals. Future stages of the plan will include additional input opportunities.

Background

The Flood Control District (District) is excited to share an opportunity to help shape the future of a treasured regional asset along the Canada del Oro Wash. This over 300-acre area has been thoughtfully managed as open space and designated for passive recreation, serving as a natural refuge for both wildlife and local residents.

Following the 2003 Aspen Fire, the District took proactive measures to address increased flood risk, including the acquisition of 200 acres of flood-prone properties, removal of structures, and management of the land to establish a resource-rich park that balances ecological preservation with community enjoyment. Over the years, the District has further enhanced this Pima County park by acquiring additional flood-prone parcels, maintaining firebreak trails, enhancing wildlife features, and supporting equestrian pastimes through the provision of drinkers for horses.

Now, the District is embarking on the next phase of planning for this regional asset and invite you to help shape its future. Your input and insights will be important contributions to envision how to best protect, improve, and utilize this natural park. Together, this shared space can meet the diverse needs of our community while honoring its environmental significance. Due to the high flood hazards within the natural resource park, it is not possible to provide urban park features, ATVs, hunting, or significant building of new structures and anticipate primarily passive uses and riparian habitat enhancement.

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For more information, please visit the Catalina Regional Park webpage.