TUCSON, AZ (July 14, 2025) — Tucson Greyhound Park demolition has officially begun at the long-vacant property, clearing the way for a major redevelopment that aims to bring new life to one of South Tucson’s most recognizable—but long-dormant—properties.
The park, located at 2601 S. 3rd Avenue in South Tucson, permanently closed on June 18, 2022, after more than 75 years of operation. Once a regional hub for greyhound racing, the site sat idle and deteriorating for years. Demolition efforts began in mid-2025, with RCD Demolition handling the work to clear the 16.88-acre site, which includes a 48,929-square-foot clubhouse and multiple ancillary structures.
According to public records, the property was purchased on June 24, 2022, by Equilibrium Funding Managers for $9,050,000. The acquisition marked the first step in a vision to repurpose the historic site into a community asset…