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.

 
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...

A Dog Park in Yuma

The City of Yuma is currently looking into building a widely requested community dog park, and has been investigating locations around the City of Yuma for a suitable site. Continued...

More Creative Playground Pickets Available

We have 200 more pickets available for engraving! 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...

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Things To Know

 
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

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Dates To Remember

 
November 21 Live! Love! Laugh! 2008-2009: It’s A Wonderful Life

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 ...

22 Live! Love! Laugh! 2008-2009: It’s A Wonderful Life

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 ...

22 Thanksgiving Picnic

A picnic to celebrate Thanksgiving. 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM More ...

23 Live! Love! Laugh! 2008-2009: It’s A Wonderful Life

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. 2:00 PM More ...

26 Poetry Writing Workshop

Meet with others who love writing poetry as much as you do. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM More ...

28 Live! Love! Laugh! 2008-2009: It’s A Wonderful Life

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 ...

28 Ping Demo and Customer Appreciation Day at Desert Hills Golf Course

Every year Yumans wait for one big day at Desert Hills Golf Course. That day is the Ping Demo and Customer Appreciation Day Sale coming up on Friday, November 28th, the day after Thanksgiving. 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM More ...

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