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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: 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

Historic Theatre to Host 'Journey of the Arts' Benefit Talent Show on Friday: Families looking for local entertainment are invited to join local television and radio personalities, a former Miss Yuma County and other local leaders for the second Journey of the Arts Talent Show, a benefit for The Healing Journey of Yuma. Continued... 06/05/2013
Family Fish Fiesta is this Saturday: The Third Annual Family Fish Fiesta will be 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. THIS Saturday, June 1 at West Wetlands Park. West Wetlands pond will be stocked with 500 lbs of fish for this fun family event. Admission is free. Continued... 05/29/2013
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
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

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Upcoming Events

June 18 Open Water Scuba Diving Class: The class involves academic study, skills learning in a confined water (pool) environment, and check-out dives. (6/18/2013 thru 7/28/2013) 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM More ...
20 Cookin' With Gus: Cookin' with Gus brings together four unlikely characters in a stew of hijacks and hilarity. Fun for the performers and a great evening for the audience. 6:00 PM More ...
20 Summer Skate Park Championship Series (Event #1): Come out and have a great time of music, skateboarding, and friends. Prizes will be given to the winners in each of the individual events and an overall Champion will be awarded at the end of the series. 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM More ...
21 Cookin' With Gus: Cookin' with Gus brings together four unlikely characters in a stew of hijacks and hilarity. Fun for the performers and a great evening for the audience. 6:00 PM More ...
22 Cookin' With Gus: Cookin' with Gus brings together four unlikely characters in a stew of hijacks and hilarity. Fun for the performers and a great evening for the audience. 6:00 PM More ...

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