Things To Know

Address uncertainties, answer questions and learn new things. From time to time, this is where the Parks & Recreation department will share snippets of information with you.

City of Yuma Puts Graffiti Busting Trailer on the Job: The new City of Yuma graffiti busting trailer hits the streets on November 15 in conjunction with one of four Take Pride in Yuma “Paint Outs” held throughout the year. Continued... 10/24/2008
"Moonlight" 5K Results: Everyone had a great time at the 5K Moonlight run held in October. Continued... 10/23/2008
2008-2009 5K & 10K Runs and Fun Walks: Participants of each City sponsored 5K & 10K run will be awarded points to determine the overall 2009 City Champions. All walkers participating in all 5 races will receive recognition at the end of the series. Fun Walks include a 5K and a 1 mile walk. Continued... 9/18/2008
Canoe Or Kayak The Colorado River: Plan a day or evening guided canoe or kayak trips down the Colorado River. Continued... 9/17/2008
Desert Hills Golf Course Is Closing For Overseeding: Desert Hills Golf Course will be closed September 29 through October 16 for overseeding. Continued... 9/11/2008
Fall & Winter Program Registration: Everything you need to know about Parks and Recreation upcoming programming is in our Fall/Winter guide. Registration begins for most programs, Tuesday, September 2, 2008. Continued... 8/29/2008
Be A Safe River User: The Colorado River, which flows by Gateway Park, has been a hot spot to enjoy all that Yuma’s warm days have to offer. Continued... 8/29/2008
Tribute of the Muses Award 2008: Nomination forms for the annual Tribute of the Muses award are being accepted until Friday, September 5, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. Nominees should have a demonstrated history of supporting the arts through gifts of support, time, or creative contribution. Continued... 8/28/2008
Arts Project Grants Program Deadline Approaching: Nonprofit Yuma arts organizations have an opportunity to obtain funding for a public exhibition, thanks to the return of the City of Yuma Arts and Culture Commission’s Arts Project Grants program. Continued... 8/28/2008
December Taco Sale: We’re raising money for the new dog park! Contact the Parks and Recreation office to place an order. Continued... 8/27/2008
Room Naming Contest: Come up with just the right name for our three banquet rooms, the grill room, or the bar and win of a FREE lunch of your choice with non-alcoholic beverage, or a FREE famous all-you-can-eat Fish Fry meal with a non-alcoholic beverage. Continued... 7/29/2008
Desert Hills Golf Course Summer Rates and Specials: When the days get long and the temperature rises in Yuma, the Green fees at Desert Hills Golf Course come way down Continued... 7/10/2008
You Don’t Need to Break Your Piggy Bank to Have Fun This Summer: Hey! What a Deal! You don’t have to break your piggy bank to enjoy some great Parks and Recreation activities. Some are free and some are "almost free." Many of these activities are for the whole family to enjoy together. Continued... 7/9/2008
Yuma Parks And Recreation Wins Field (2A) Of The Year Award: Yuma Parks and Recreation and Yuma Catholic High School were recognized by the Arizona Baseball Coaches Association and the Sports Turf Managers Association of Arizona with the 2A Field of the Year Award for 2008. Continued... 7/7/2008
Parks and Recreation Connecting With the Community Thru People, Parks, and Programs!: Our staff is excited and ready to be welcomed to your office, group setting, or civic meeting to show you the exciting things that Yuma Parks and Recreation is doing in our community today and our plans for the future. Continued... 7/3/2008
Art Parties: Let us help you and your friends celebrate your special day. Continued... 6/28/2008
Name That Monster! Help Us Name the Parks and Recreation Fun Monster: The Parks and Recreation Fun Monster made a surprise appearance at the grand opening of Ponderosa Park on June 18. Continued... 6/28/2008
Neighborhood Art Club: Gather some kids together this summer and have a blast making awesome art projects. Continued... 6/28/2008
Putter Inn Restaurant’s Sizzling Summer Specials: Venture away from your usual dining haunts, and discover this little gem of a restaurant, grill, and snack shop tucked away at Desert Hills Golf Course, 1245 W. Desert Hills Drive. Continued... 6/27/2008
Kick Off Summer and Celebrate July 2008 National Parks and Recreation Month: Hoorah, summer is here! It's time to celebrate July as National Parks and Recreation Month. Launched in 1985, across the U.S., parks and recreation facilities look at this annual event as the kick-off of summer. Continued... 6/26/2008
Yuma Has Graffiti Vandals “On Notice”: The City of Yuma doesn’t tolerate graffiti and we’re serious about education, eradication, and the enforcement of graffiti laws. Continued... 6/21/2008
Open Swim: The Parks and Recreation Department is proud to offer a full summer of swimming for all ages. Open Swim times are scheduled for each pool depending on other activity at that pool. Continued... 6/11/2008
For Teens Only: The Martin Luther King Jr. Teen Center offers a wide variety of activities for teens. Continued... 6/11/2008
Teen Volunteer Program: Are you looking to help your community or to improve your college resume? Then volunteer! Continued... 6/3/2008
Adopt A Park Bench: You, your organization or your business can fund a park bench in one of Yuma's parks. A park bench may also be placed in the park of your choice in honor of a loved one. All benches are a valuable contribution to the Yuma park system. Continued... 5/29/2008