Parks And Golf Course Maintenance

Author:

Diana Powels Computer Support Assistant Parks & Recreation

Summary:

Parks and Golf Course Maintenance oversees the operation and provides daily maintenance of over 32 parks, 8 basin parks, 9 athletic complexes, 2 golf courses, grounds of 19 City buildings, a gymnasium, 3 basketball courts and 5 sand volleyball courts.

Published on:

8/24/2007

Last Updated:

11/4/2008

Parks and Golf Course Maintenance oversees the operation and provides daily maintenance of over 600 acres, which consist of: 32 parks, 8 neighborhood basin parks, 9 athletic complexes, 2 golf courses, grounds surrounding 19 City buildings, a gymnasium, 3 outdoor basketball courts, and 5 volleyball courts. There are several areas that make up this division: Grounds Maintenance, Urban Forestry, Downtown Mall Maintenance, Baseball Complex, Golf Course Maintenance, Graffiti Abatement & Facilities Maintenance.  

  • If you see park property being damaged or destroyed, please immediately notify the Yuma Police Department at (928) 783-4421.
  • To report problems at one of our parks or facilities please call (928) 373-5243.
  • To have graffiti removed call the Graffiti Hotline at (928) 329-2828.

Park Maintenance Areas of Supervision

Damon Chango, Parks and Golf Course Superintendent Entire Parks Department including:

  • Desert Hills Golf Course: Restaurant / Pro Shop / Maintenance
  • Arroyo Dunes Golf Course: Pro Shop / Maintenance
Joel Hubbard, Parks & Golf Course Assistant Superintendent
  • Parks Maintenance
  • Mall Maintenance
  • Forestry Maintenance
  • Facility Maintenance
David Abril, Grounds Maintenance Supervisor 373-5225
Frank Abril, Building Maintenance Supervisor 373-5226, 376-6291
Larry Munoz, Grounds Maintenance Supervisor 373-5221
Ron Ramirez, Grounds Maintenance Supervisor 373-5228
Forrest Slaughter, Grounds Maintenance Supervisor
Frankie Vasquez, Grounds Maintenance Supervisor 373-5223
Dave Faires, Urban Forestry Supervisor 373-5000 #5283

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