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The City gave us the courts.
Now … we need your help!
Tucson Area Pickleball just signed a 5-year agreement
to steward Udall Park’s courts — and build three more, with a goal of six.
Your membership, sponsorships and donations make it happen.
More News & TAP Updates
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The City of Tucson and Tucson Area Pickleball (TAP) will celebrate the grand reopening of the newly resurfaced pickleball courts at Udall Park on Thursday, September 10, at 8:45 a.m., marking an important milestone in a successful public-private partnership designed to preserve and enhance free public pickleball access for the Tucson community.

In July of this year the Tucson City Council approved a memorandum of understanding with Tucson Area Pickleball , handing the nonprofit responsibility for maintenance and repairs at the Udall Park courts.

TUCSON, Arizona — Pickleball enthusiasts gathered outside City Hall on Wednesday holding “thank you” signs, marking a sharp turnaround from the protests that unfolded at Udall Park just last month.

In this May 14, 2026 post Karen Schaffner (Reporter, Tucson Weekly) reports on Tucson's unique and welcoming Udall Park pickleball community.

April 18, 2026 - Tucson Area Pickleball’s board (TAP) respectfully submits the following concerns regarding the proposed implementation of user fees and third-party management at the Udall Park pickleball courts.
TAP (Tucson Area Pickleball)

Tucson's nonprofit steward of public pickleball.
501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Tucson, AZ

We’re Official: TAP Is Now a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit!
Great news for TAP supporters — the IRS has approved our conversion to 501(c)(3) status, effective October 9, 2026. That means your donations to TAP are now fully tax-deductible.