Welcome, Neighbor!
Palo Verde Neighborhood is situated in the heart of Tucson, Arizona, bordered by Speedway, Alvernon, Grant and Country Club and is a part of Ward 6.
We are a diverse community that features walkable streets, local small businesses, a public high school, amenities such as a swimming pool, skatepark/roller rink, playground, and multiple green spaces. We hope to see you around.
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• Palo Verde Neighborhood Association 520-222-6343 (Call or Text)
• City of Tucson General Issues: 520-791-CITY (2489)
• Emergencies: 911
• Animal Complaints i.e. Noise or Waste: 520-724-5972
• City of Tucson Resource Line - Report a Homeless Encampment:
(520) 791-2540
• Deceased Animal Removal 520-724-5900
• Environmental & General Services Dept. (EGSD) 520-791-3171
Call EGSD for issues like missed garbage and recycling pickup, can replacements, shopping cart pick ups, and more.
• Grafitti Reporting 520-791-CITY (2489)
• Household Hazardous Waste 520-791-4183
• Landfill 520-791-4183
• Pima County Animal Control
• Recycling 520-791-5000
• Streets and Traffic Maintenance 520-791-3154
Call Street and Traffic for issues like potholes, missing or broken signs or traffic signals, objects in roadway, and more.
• Transportation & Mobility Department:
Monday - Friday 8 AM to 5 PM: (520) 791-3154
After normal working hours or on weekends: (520) 791-4144
• Tucson Code Enforcement (520) 791-5843
• Tucson Fire Department: (520) 791-4512
• Tucson Police Department (TPD)
Non-Emergency Line 520-791-4444
Midtown Operations Division 520-791-4253
• Tucson Water 24-Hour Emergency: 520-791-4133
• Tucson Water Customer Service: 520-791-3242
• Ward 6 Council Office (520) 791-4601
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Upcoming Events & Meetings
Things to do in Palo Verde
-See a movie at The Loft Cinema
-Go for a swim at Catalina Pool
-Walk your furry friend to the C2E Pocket Park
-Spot a Vermillion Flycatcher on a bird walk
-Attend a clean-up event with neighbors
-Pick up a book at a Little Lending Library
-Hunt for the 2 houses designed by architect Josias Joesler
-Skateboard or rollerskate at Eric Michael Ogden Skate Park
-Meet a friend for breakfast at Frank’s
-Cheer on the team at a Catalina High School sporting event
Neighborhood Voices Blog
Our favorite things about Palo Verde
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Low noise
“I like the low population density, the trees and wildlife, the lack of traffic, and the very low noise level. Plus it's close to lots of shopping and restaurants.”
-Mitchell -
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WMG & friendly folks
“I love that the Watershed Management Group is down the street and has a lot of cool classes. I love the beautiful Seneca Park and think it’s super neat that our neighbors take such good care of it. I love how friendly everyone is!”
-Stephanie -
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U of A
“I like the close proximity to the U of A and all of its resources.”
-Sandy -
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Mature trees
“I love driving north on Camilla towards Seneca under the canopy's of the mature mesquite and palo verde trees that are growing along the the side of the street and easements!”
-Robert -
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Catalina High School
“I enjoy the sounds of the football games and the excitement of graduation at Catalina.”
-Kristina -
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Seneca Park
“I love Seneca Park. Not long ago it was a junky lot with a dilapidated Quonset hut. Now it is place to see native plants blooming, watch the Catalina’s turn pink at sunset, and meet the neighbors who frequent it.”
-Karlene -
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Architecture
“I love the variety of architecture and landscaping in our neighborhood. We have a lot of proud residents and great gardeners with ideas to share!”
-Maribeth -
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Water Harvesting
“I love the water harvesting projects that have been created in our neighborhood, from the retention parks to the curb cuts, efforts that can only help urban landscapes. Looking forward to continued collaboration with our neighbors at Watershed Management!”
-Mary -
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Dog Walking
“The dog walking community in the neighborhood is a great way to connect with neighbors.”
-Peggy -
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Neighbors
“I love my neighbors and the way we look out for one another. I also love supporting local businesses in the ‘hood such as Coffee Times, Casa Video and The Loft Cinema!”
-Christy
