Oro Valley
Newsletter April/May 2025
OV Parks & Recreation secures two state grants At Steam Pump Ranch: A $30,000 grant from Arizona State Parks will fund a Historic Building Condition Assessment of the Procter-Leiber House. The Town will contribute an additional $20,000, bringing the total investment to $50,000. This assessment will help guide future rehabilitation efforts.
ORO VALLEY MAYOR & COUNCIL Joe Winfield, Mayor Melanie Barrett, Vice Mayor Harry “Mo” Greene, Councilmember Joyce Jones-Ivey, Councilmember Mary Murphy, Councilmember Josh Nicolson, Councilmember Elizabeth Robb, Councilmember For Mayor and Councilmembers, call: 520-229-4700 council@orovalleyaz.gov Town Manager Jeff Wilkins 520-229-4725
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At Naranja Park: A $25,988 grant from the Arizona Game and Fish Department will support the installation of a new shade structure at the Naranja Park Archery Range. The Town will match this funding to provide additional shade for archers and a paved concrete pad.
OV needs your input on trails and multiuse paths
Wildfire Safety Q&A event – VIDEO AVAILABLE!
OV Trails Connect is a Trails Master Plan process to help ensure we meet the evolving needs of our residents. Our goal is to strategically shape our trails and multi-use paths into a meaningful interconnected system, and public input is a critical part of that process. To learn how you can share your thoughts and ideas, please visit www.OVTrailsConnect.com.
On March 14, the Town of Oro Valley partnered with our friends at the Golder Ranch Fire District (GRFD) to host a Wildfire Safety Community Q&A at OV Town Hall. Wildfire experts shared fire prevention tips, home protection strategies, and results from a wildfire risk assessment of Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve, followed by a Q&A session. If you weren’t able to attend or watch the livestream, we’ve got you covered! A video of the meeting is now available. Just visit OVAZ.gov and search for: FIRE Q&A VIDEO
OV project updates Here’s the latest scoop on a few of Oro Valley’s most anticipated projects. Please note that these updates were accurate as of publication date; however, due to the nature of construction projects and unforeseen weather events, projects are subject to change. Got questions? Contact us at ask@orovalleyaz.gov or 520-229-4711. Community & Recreation Center entryway and elevator Town Court Expansion
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A ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 4 celebrated the completion of the Community Center’s new entryway and elevator. Visitors will now enjoy a seamless and inclusive experience when visiting the facility or dining at The Overlook restaurant.
The Oro Valley Town Court Expansion is progressing. Phase 3 is now underway to complete all remaining interior work—including drywall, signage, ceilings, carpet, and painting. This project remains on track for completion in late spring 2025. The addition of the sally port, which will serve as a secure transfer area for individuals in custody will begin in May.