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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.

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Adopt a Park Amenity: You can have a significant impact and help grow Yuma's parks with a donation of equipment. Continued...
Alcohol Permits for Select Parks Now Available on the Web: Alcohol permits for nine of the City of Yuma parks are now available for purchase online from the City's website. Continued...

Yuma Parks and Recreation 2013 Spring / Summer Activities Guide Now Available Online: Yuma Parks and Recreation is ready to pack your summer with fun! Spring/Summer programs begin on April 1. Continued...

Recent News

Yuma One of 16 U.S. Cities to be 'Playful City' 7 Straight Times: Yuma added to a streak that demonstrates the City's commitment to children by being one of only 16 U.S. cities named as a Playful City USA by national nonprofit KaBOOM! for a seventh consecutive year. Continued... 05/06/2013
Indoor Swap Meets Looking for Vendors: Yumans are invited to "clear out your clutter and bring home some cash" as the Yuma Civic Center hosts its fourth summer of Indoor Swap Meets. Reservations for booth spaces are being taken now. Continued... 05/03/2013
Registration Under Way for 41st Annual Yuma City Men's Golf Championship: Registration is now under way for the 41st Annual Yuma City Men’s Golf Championship, a three-day individual stroke play event, taking place May 25-27 at Desert Hills Golf Course, 1245 W. Desert Hills Drive. Continued... 05/03/2013
Register Now for Youth Sports Expo: The City of Yuma Parks and Recreation Department is proud to bring the youth of Yuma a new and exciting event: Ages 2 to 14 are invited to compete in the Youth Sports Expo, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 20 at Carver Park track Continued... 04/11/2013

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Upcoming Events

May 22 Once Upon A Time (Session II): Children will learn to express feelings and creativity through interactive story time. (5/22/2013 thru 6/12/2013) 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM More ...
23 Fabulous Classic Tuscan Metallics Walls: Tired of looking at your same plain, boring walls? Come learn the secrets for creating perfect faux finishes and create your own mouth-dropping walls! 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM More ...
23 Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People: Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply find it difficult to find the time? In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM More ...
23 Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People: You don’t need years of weekly lessons to learn piano. In just a few hours you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. 6:40 PM - 9:40 PM More ...
24 Men’s 12-Inch Softball Home Run Hitting Contest: Knock a few out of the park and show your mad slugger skillz in the Men’s 12-Inch Home Run Hitting Contest! 6:30 PM More ...

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