activities · 7
what they do
direct service · 6
- Aquatic Facility Operations Community Aquatic Facility OperationsOperates thirteen pools and spas across various locations including Canoa Hills, Canoa Ranch, Desert Hills, East Center, Las Campanas, Santa Rita Springs, West Center, Abrego North, Abrego South, Casa Paloma I, Casa Paloma II, Continental Vistas, and Madera Vista, with consistent operating hours from 5:30 AM to 9:00 PM.
- Event HostingHosts various community events, including concerts featuring diverse musical acts like the Civic Orchestra of Tucson and tribute artists, as well as special events like Mother's Day Brunches with live entertainment.
- Lost and Found Service Lost and Found Item RecoveryManages a lost and found service, retaining high-value items for 60 days and everyday items for two weeks before donating them to the White Elephant.
- Member Club Support Resident-Led Club and Committee SupportSupports almost 50 member clubs, facilitating community engagement and shared interests.
- Recreation Center OperationsOwns and operates fifteen recreation centers, including a 24-court pickleball center, serving approximately 80% of households in the Green Valley, AZ area. These centers include six fitness centers, thirty meeting rooms, four dance floors, and ten hobby shops.
- Sports Facilities Operations Managed Court-Based Recreation FacilitiesOperates thirty-six pickleball courts and seventeen tennis courts for member use.
capacity building · 1
- Policy Recommendation and Governance Support Advisory Committee Governance SupportOperates committees to collect information and issue policy recommendations to the Board of Directors, contributing to the organization's governance.
strategies · 4
how they think
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- Ensuring Safety through Compliance and Protocols safety_protocolsThe organization operates its facilities, specifically pools, in compliance with local regulations and implements specific safety protocols, such as clearing areas during lightning, to ensure the well-being of its members.
- Fostering Lifelong Engagement through Recreation and Social Activities lifelong_engagement_modelBy providing diverse facilities and services for recreation, social activities, and leisure education, the organization aims to enhance members' quality of life and foster a vibrant community for adults seeking continuous physical, mental, and social engagement.
- Improving Governance Efficiency through Board Restructuring governance_restructuringThe organization is transitioning to a smaller board structure via phased elections to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of its governance.
- Promoting Inclusivity and Respect inclusive_practicesThe organization adheres to a policy of treating all individuals with dignity, respect, and equality, regardless of various demographic factors, to create an inclusive environment.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Day Trips
Organized excursions for members.
Leisure Education
Provision of educational opportunities and support for nearly 50 clubs focused on various leisure activities.
Recreation Centers
Operation of fifteen recreation centers offering pools, fitness centers, meeting rooms, dance floors, hobby shops, and various sports courts (pickleball, tennis, horseshoes, shuffleboard, bocce, kubb, cornhole, table tennis, racquetball, volleyball, wallyball, badminton).
Social Activities & Events
Organization of concerts, comedy shows, dances, and other social events for members.
relationships · 6
who they work with
- Burton and Associates Partner — Architects hired to develop a design concept and cost estimates for the Abrego South pool replacement.
- Civic Orchestra of Tucson Partner — Presented an afternoon of symphonic music at a concert hosted by Green Valley Recreation.
- Pima County building services Government — Involved in the decision to close Abrego South aquatics facilities due to structural issues.
- Santa Rita Fire District Government — Involved in the decision to close Abrego South aquatics facilities due to structural issues.
- University of Arizona Partner — Scott Somers, GVR CEO, serves on the Community Advisory Board for the University of Arizona.
- White Elephant Partner — Donates unclaimed everyday lost and found items to the White Elephant.