Experience The Fun!

The Parks and Recreation Department provides opportunities for learning and life experiences that enhance the physical, social, cultural, and environmental well being of our community. We serve a diverse cross-section of citizens and visitors through the provision of programs, services, and facilities that encourage the development of positive, lasting value systems, and self-esteem.

 
Yuma's First Dog Park

Together we need to raise $70,000 to build Yuma’s first Dog Park. With YOUR help it will happen! Continued...

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...

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...

Senior Games

The aim of the Yuma Senior Games is to host a series of quality competitions and to inspire everyone to live a healthier, more active lifestyle. Continued...

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Things To Know

 
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

Christmas Events Start at the Yuma Art Center

Join us Friday, December 12th as the Yuma Art Center and the entire Northend kicks off the celebration of The Twelve Days of Christmas. Continued... 12/9/2008

Armed Forces Park Update

The concrete work at the Armed Forces Park is complete. Continued... 12/9/2008

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Dates To Remember

 
January 9 Live! Love! Laugh! 2008-2009: South Pacific

Yuma Community Theater presents “Live! Love! Laugh! 2008-2009;” weekend performances of “It’s A Wonderful Life,” “South Pacific” and “Don’t Dress For Dinner.” All performances will be held at the Historic Yuma Theatre. 7:00 PM More ...

9 Bonfire Bonanaza

Get warm and toasty while spending the evening by the bonfire. 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM More ...

10 Paper Crafting

Join us in this hands-on class and learn a new hobby! 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM More ...

10 First Canoe Trip of the New Year

Kick off 2009 with our first canoe trip of the year! 12:00 PM More ...

10 4th Annual Woodcarving Expo

The 4th Annual Woodcarving Expo sponsored by Yuma Parks and Recreation is scheduled for January 2009 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM More ...

10 Special Olympics Basketball Clinic

This clinic will work on developing basketball skills. 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM More ...

10 Live! Love! Laugh! 2008-2009: South Pacific

Yuma Community Theater presents “Live! Love! Laugh! 2008-2009;” weekend performances of “It’s A Wonderful Life,” “South Pacific” and “Don’t Dress For Dinner.” All performances will be held at the Historic Yuma Theatre. 7:00 PM More ...

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