Arizona State Land Near Tucson Parks Closed Due to Encampments and Dumping
State land near Groves & Lincoln Park in Tucson, located off Escalante and Irvington near Kolb Road, will be closed to public use. This decision by the Arizona State Land Department, in collaboration with the City of Tucson and Tucson…
Tucson, AZ, November 9, 2026 —
Tucson, AZ – A parcel of state-owned land situated near Tucson’s Groves and Lincoln Park is set to be closed to public access. The closure, which affects land located off Escalante and Irvington near Kolb Road, is a direct response to persistent neighborhood concerns regarding homeless encampments and illegal dumping.
The decision was made by the Arizona State Land Department. This action was undertaken in collaboration with the City of Tucson and the Tucson Police Department. These entities have been working together to address the issues plaguing the property.
For years, residents in the surrounding neighborhoods have voiced complaints about the conditions on the state land. The presence of homeless encampments and ongoing instances of illegal dumping have been primary drivers for the calls for action.
The specific timeline for the closure was not provided in the available information. Similarly, details regarding any specific measures that will be implemented to enforce the closure or address the underlying issues were not detailed. The contractor responsible for any potential cleanup or the specific security measures to be put in place were also not specified.
The Arizona State Land Department manages state trust land for the benefit of Arizona’s public schools and other beneficiaries. The department’s mission includes ensuring responsible use and management of these lands. This closure marks an intervention aimed at resolving long-standing community complaints and restoring order to the affected area.
Story summarized from the original created by JJ McKinney on www.kgun9.com, see more information here.
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