After years of deliberation and planning, new architectural renderings of Sahuarita’s first Multigenerational Recreation Center and Sports Court Complex are now available for public view on SahuaritaBonds2024.info. These are two of the seven recreation and infrastructure projects included on Proposition 403, a general obligation bond package that will appear on the November 2024 General Election ballot for voter approval.

“It has been important for us to make sure we are providing novel amenities to our community if voters approve the addition of this recreation center,” said Devin Stalder, Sahuarita Parks and Recreation Director. “The aquatic center would be the first public use pool and the only indoor [1] pool in our town, and it is something our community has requested for a long time.”

In addition to aquatics facilities, the recreation center is also expected to provide Sahuarita residents with a gymnasium, cardio and weight training, multipurpose rooms, and other recreational amenities such as an indoor walking/jogging track, a bouldering wall, group fitness classes, and a water slide feature. Child watch services and cooking classes would also be made available for families. The new facility would be constructed South of Sahuarita Town Hall with views of Mt. Lemmon, Mica Mountain, and Mt. Wrightson.

The Sports Court Complex is expected to add dozens of courts for pickleball, handball, racquetball, and gaga ball, with supporting features that could include lighting, seating, and restrooms to be constructed at North Santa Cruz Park.

“There’s something special about seeing a project that has been spoken about for many years start to take shape,” said Mayor Tom Murphy. “While we know there is much still to do in the planning process, these renderings give a visual to a project that has always been hypothetical.”

If approved by voters, the Multigenerational Recreation Center and Sports Court Complex are expected to be completed by FY 2029.

To view additional renderings and learn more about the bond package, visit sahuaritabonds2024.info.