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FC Tucson, partners present Rillito/Riedo Park vision; county to report back on park and racetrack options
Summary
FC Tucson and local stakeholders presented a case to convert more of Rillito (Riedo) Park to active sports fields and to explore relocating historic racetrack uses to other sites; staff will keep the board updated.
FC Tucson and community partners briefed the Board of Supervisors June 3 on the county’s Rillito (commonly called Riedo) Park, urging the county to consider converting underused racetrack acreage into active park space while exploring relocation options for horse racing.
Ted Schmidt of FC Tucson told the board that Tucson lacks sufficient park acreage for field sports and special events, and that the racetrack currently occupies a significant portion of a centrally located parcel that could…
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