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.

Bark Park Is Open! Time To Review The Rules With Fido!: The following rules are in place to maximize the community’s enjoyment of the park and to create a safe play environment for the dogs, . Continued... 10/14/2009
Fall & Winter 2009 - 2010 Program Registration: The 2009-2010 Yuma Parks & Recreation Fall and Winter Guide is your complete resource for activities, programs, events, information, facilities and related amenities. Continued... 8/17/2009
Vote for Your Favorite Dog Park Name!: Yuma's first dog park needs a name and its time to vote for your favorite submission! Continued... 8/13/2009
Now Accepting Nominations for the Prestigious Tribute of the Muses Award.: The City of Yuma Arts and Culture Commission is requesting nominations for the 2009 Tribute of the Muses Awards. Continued... 8/4/2009
Yuma Named Playful City USA for Third Consecutive Year: Yuma, along with each of the 2009 Playful City USA communities demonstrate creative commitments to the cause of play in the areas of quantity, quality and access. Continued... 7/22/2009
Name the Dog Park!: Yuma's first dog park needs a name! The City is preparing the new Dog Park for a grand opening on October 3, 2009. Now we need your help to name it. Continued... 6/29/2009
The Survey Says? ...You Tell Us!: You are unique and that means we want to hear from you! Please take a few minutes (less than eight) to complete the City of Yuma Parks and Recreation survey. Continued... 6/25/2009
Fire Hydrants as Art Exhibit and Silent Auction Through April 18: The Fire Hydrants as Art exhibit and silent auction has created a huge buzz at the Yuma Art Center. Check it out. The last chance to place a bid on these works of art ends on April 18 at 2:00 pm. Continued... 4/9/2009
Spring & Summer 2009 Program Registration: The 2009 Yuma Parks & Recreation Spring and Summer Guide is a complete resource for activities, programs, events, news, information, and facilities. Continued... 4/2/2009
The Great Yuma Road Race - RESULTS: There were over 200 runners for the 2009 Great Yuma Road Race. Athletes between the ages of 6-89 males and females turned out for this annual event on February 14, 2009. Continued... 3/5/2009
2009 Senior Games Results Week 8: The final week of the Yuma Senior Games has concluded. See how participants did! Continued... 2/26/2009
2009 Senior Games Results Week 7: The seventh week of the Yuma Senior Games has concluded. Only one more week to go! See how participants did! Continued... 2/24/2009
2009 Senior Games Results Week 6: The sixth week of the Yuma Senior Games has concluded. See how participants did! Continued... 2/17/2009
City of Yuma Solicits Sculptors for Art on Main Public Art Exhibit: The City of Yuma has issued a Call to Artists to solicit sculptors to participate in the annual Art on Main outdoor public art exhibit. Continued... 2/9/2009
2009 Senior Games Results Week 5: The fifth week of the Yuma Senior Games has concluded. See how participants did! Continued... 2/9/2009
2009 Senior Games Results Week 4: The fourth week of the Yuma Senior Games has concluded. See how participants did! Continued... 2/2/2009
Love is in the Air and the Sweetheart Canoe Trip is the Perfect Way to Celebrate: This scenic trip takes place on Saturday, February 7 beginning at 9:00 am. Adults only are invited on these love boats. The cost is $25 per person - canoes and lunch are provided. Continued... 1/26/2009
2009 Senior Games Results Week 3: The third week of the Yuma Senior Games has concluded. See how participants did! Continued... 1/26/2009
2009 Senior Games Results Week 2: The second week of the Yuma Senior Games has concluded. See how participants did! Continued... 1/20/2009
2009 Senior Games Results Week 1: The first week of the Yuma Senior Games has concluded. See how participants did! Continued... 1/12/2009
2nd World’s Paper Tole Exhibit and Workshops Coming To Yuma: If you don’t already know about the imaginative and creative art of paper tole, decoupage and 3-D art, you will when the 2nd World’s Paper Tole Exhibit and Workshops comes to Yuma, Arizona between March 27 and April 3, 2009. Continued... 1/12/2009
Senior Games Registration Now Open: Registration for the 2009 Senior Games is now underway. Presented by City of Yuma Parks & Recreation, the 2009 Senior Games begin on January 9 and run through February 28, 2009. Continued... 12/10/2008
2008 Reindeer Round-Up Complete Results: The Reindeer Run for 5k and 10k runners and fun walkers started out the second race in a series of five races on Saturday, 6, 2008 at the West Wetlands Park. Runners from ages 5-89 competed in this race. Continued... 12/10/2008
Armed Forces Park Update: The concrete work at the Armed Forces Park is complete. Continued... 12/9/2008
Parks Maintenance Update: Cibola Softball Fields are being prepared for the Co-Ed softball tournament that will be hosted by the Diablo’s Baseball Team this weekend. Continued... 12/9/2008

Older News Items

12/9/2008 West Wetlands Park Update
12/9/2008 Christmas Events Start at the Yuma Art Center
11/25/2008 Tummy Lovin’ Rolled Taco Sale
11/19/2008 2008 Turkey Trot Complete Results
10/24/2008 City of Yuma Puts Graffiti Busting Trailer on the Job
10/23/2008 "Moonlight" 5K Results