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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 25 Denny Donnelly Memorial Arizona/California Men's 16-Inch Slow-Pitch Softball State Championship: Now batting… Slug your way to the top of the state in this championship tournament! (5/25/2013 thru 5/26/2013) 8:00 AM More ...
28 Summer Cerama Jama for Teens: This class offers young aspiring artists the creative freedom to hand build and throw on the potter's wheel with a variety of clay projects. (5/28/2013 thru 6/7/2013) 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM More ...
28 Summer Cerama Jama for Adults: This class offers aspiring artists the creative freedom to hand build and throw on the potter's wheel with a variety of clay projects. Class is taught by professional artist and educator Holly Hendrick-Jones. (5/28/2013 thru 6/7/2013) 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM More ...
30 Open Pottery Studio (Session II): A self-paced class to work on self-directed projects. (5/30/2013 thru 6/20/2013) 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM More ...
31 Movie and a Beer: The Blues Brothers: The doors and bar open at 6 pm and the film begins at 7pm. Presented by the NexGen Leadership Council. More ...

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