Fall Family Orienteering

A fun, low-key introduction to orienteering for the whole family!

Join the Tucson Orienteering Club on Wednesday afternoons this fall for fun map adventures! Orienteering is a map navigation sport where participants navigate to a series of checkpoints. This series takes place in city parks around Tucson, offering a friendly and gentle introduction to the sport.  All ages and experience levels are welcome, and families with children are especially encouraged to join us!

When

Wednesdays, 4:00–5:00 p.m. 

Come anytime during the start window. You can walk, jog, or run the course at your own pace.

Where

Various City of Tucson Parks! See the individual event listings below for the park and location details.

Cost

Free! Donations are welcome and help support Tucson Orienteering Club programs.

Donate via Venmo, PayPal, or cash/check.

All participants will be required to sign a liability waiver before participating. Parents must stay at the park while children participate and are welcome to participate themselves!

Registration

No pre-registration required. Just show up!

What We Provide

• Orienteering maps

• Electronic timing (e-punch)

• Basic instruction to get you started

• A course suitable for your experience and desired pace

  
  

What to Bring

Nothing special! Just wear comfortable clothes and shoes for the speed you want to go. Bring water if you need it.

New to Orienteering?

No problem! We’ll explain the basics before you start. Orienteering is a map-and-navigation sport where you find a series of checkpoints in a park. You choose your own route and how fast you want to go.

Come try it out with the family!

All events are on Wednesday afternoons starting at 4pm.

Oct 21 - Lakeside Park - Ramada 6

Oct 28 - Case Natural Resource Park - Ramada

Nov 4 - Greasewood Park - Ramada

Nov 11 - Fort Lowell Park - Ramada 3

Nov 18 - Danny Lopez Park - Ramada 1

Dec 2 - Lincoln Park - Ramada 6

The featured image was provided by Yvonne Poe.