Preserve Vistoso is a non-profit dedicated to providing community members a voice in the planning and development of the Romspen property (former Vistoso Golf Club).
Oro Valley Needs More Recreational areas — A recent survey by a leading conservation group puts Oro Valley near the bottom of the list of communities that provide residents with easy access to a park or recreational area. The survey by The Trust for Public Lands, a non-profit conservation organization, says that in Oro Valley, only 15 percent of residents are within a 10-minute walk from a park. The national average for communities is 54 percent of residents are within that 10-minute walk. The average community dedicates 14 percent of land to parks, but only three percent of land in Oro Valley is used for parks and recreation. We believe, along with the experts, that access to nature and recreational space enhances the physical and mental health of a community as well as its livability.
| Community | % of Residents within a 10-minute walk to Parks and Recreation | % Land used for Parks and Recreation |
| Boulder | 90% | 14% |
| Tucson | 63% | 3% |
| Chandler | 62% | 4% |
| National Average | 54% | 15% |
| Scottsdale | 40% | 27% |
| Marana | 24% | 4% |
| Oro Valley | 15% | 3% |
We need your support– We need the community’s support to increase the amount of recreational area in Oro Valley. Let’s grow our open space and improve the 15 percent of land used for parks closer to the national average of 54 percent.
Join for free– We have more than 1,000 members. It is easy to join and it’s free. You benefit from a newsletter that keeps you up to date on what is happening. Just go to PreserveVistoso.org and click the Join button.
Keep existing zoning
Keep recreational space
Uphold the Oro Valley General Plan
Let your voice be heard. Preserve Vistoso.
Questions or want to volunteer, email us at Preservevistoso@gmail.com