The Mission of the Gates Pass Area Neighborhood Association is to act in the interests of the members on issues such as limiting commercial development, reducing litter and crime, and retaining environmental quality.
2026 News and Events
• Sheriff Department Online Reporting: For non-emergency issues like a constantly barking dog, dead animals, traffic complaints, late night speeding cars, identity theft, vandalism and more, go here: Submit a non-emergency report. This does not take the place of calling 911 for an emergency. You can also call the Pima County Sheriff's Department with a non-emergency complaint, 520-351-4900. Click this link for a helpful information sheet to print out for quick reference.
Quick Link : How to make a complaint about excessive outdoor lighting. CLICK HERE
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• Be on the lookout for Stinknet: Important links:
https://www.sdcwma.org/species/stinknet.php
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UPDATE, 9/2026: Plastic Diversion Program CHANGES
The city of Tucson no longer requires the Hefty ReNew orange bags. It is now preferred that clear transparent bags be used. Acceptable types of plastic have changed: NO MORE Styrofoam packaging accepted! (It must go into the trash). Plastic grocery bags can still be recycled at the grocery store. Because our Gates Pass area is outside the city limits, you should check with your trash hauling service. Here's a link to Waste Management's recycling requirements:
Helpful link:
Transitioning for Tucson's Hard-to-Recycle Plastics Program
Why join GPANA?
A robust membership helps GPANA when it comes to dealing with the county on issues that affect our Gates Pass Area neighborhood. Numbers matter!
Membership dues are $20 per household (maximum of 2 people) per calendar year. November is our Membership Month for the coming year though you are welcome to join at any time. Benefits include alerts on issues that concern our Gates Pass area, informative membership meetings twice a year, opportunities to help keep our area clean and beautiful and more. Click here to go to our JOIN page.
Did you know?
Our Gates Pass Area Neighborhood Association is a voluntary affiliation. We are NOT a homeowners' association. Our GEOGRAPHICAL AREA OF INTEREST is all areas of the Tucson Mountains, and other preserves and park lands. Our primary focus is the area bordered by the Gates Pass Road summit on the west, Ironwood Hill Drive on the north, David Yetman Trail on the south, and Painted Hills Road on the east.
GPANA Makes a difference!
Members have been coming together for over 20 years to help keep our Gates Pass Area clean and beautiful!
