Himmel Park, Urban park in Midtown Tucson, United States.
Himmel Park is a 24.3-acre (9.8 ha) urban park in central Tucson, Arizona, bounded by Tucson Boulevard, 1st Street and Treat Avenue. It holds the Himmel Park Branch Library in its northeast corner, a grass amphitheater, two playgrounds, a swimming pool, eight lighted tennis courts and a grass field large enough for four full-size soccer fields.
The land was sold to Tucson in 1935 by Alvina Himmel Edmonson with the requirement that it be named after her parents. This gift established the foundation for the neighborhood's recreational offerings today.
The park functions as a central meeting place where neighbors gather for events, sports, and recreation throughout the year. People from the surrounding area use it regularly as part of their daily routines.
The park is located on North Tucson Boulevard and is accessible daily, though parking spaces are limited for visitors. Plan your visit during quieter times or use alternative routes for easier access.
The Southern Pacific 1673, a steam locomotive, stood south of the WPA pool and east of the main playground from 1962 until 2000, when it was moved to the Southern Arizona Transportation Museum in downtown Tucson. Children climbing on it was a familiar sight for nearly four decades.
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