The Yuma Zone Parks
There are a number of parks available for public use including recreational activities in the Yuma area. While some of the parks are designed for specific activities such as dune riding, sightseeing, or river fun, others offer a chance for a quiet afternoon getaway! The City of Yuma Parks and Recreation Department has a variety of parks providing rest and recreational opportunities. The smaller cities and towns in Yuma County each have their own park facilities. Private organizations as well as the State and Federal Governments also provide recreational areas for the enjoyment of residents and visitors. Yuma County does not operate any parks at all for county residents. |
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(928) 726-0022 · Adair Park: Sprague's Sports acts as the information contact for this private 660 acre park located 16 miles NE of Yuma on Highway 95. 3/4 of a mile East of McPhaul's Bridge. Rifle, pistol and archery ranges are the centerpoints of the facility. Adair Ranges, Inc. is a private, nonprofit corporation, comprised of the Yuma Area Shooting and Recreation Clubs, who operate and maintain these ranges for all to safely enjoy. |
Armed Forces Memorial Park: The Yuma Chamber of Commerce developed this park dedicated to honor and revere the sacrifices of all past, present and future veterans. It is located at the site of the old train depot in Historic Downtown Yuma. The park was turned over to the City of Yuma Parks and Rec Dept. in 2008. |
Bark Park: This park is a designated off leash area for area dogs. |
Barkley Ranch Park: |
Butterfield Park: The park includes three new jungle gyms for the kids as well as standard playground equipment. With four basketball courts, the volleyball court, three picnic ramadas, barbecue grills and a walking path, the park has a variety of opportunities for the town's community. |
Caballero Park: The Friendship Park water feature, and the Ray Croc Memorial Baseball Complex are found in this complex. Yuma Scorpions home games are played here in Desert Sun Stadium. Other facilities include tennis courts and a playground. |
 It should be noted that the City of Yuma has suspended open swimming at the Carver Pool. |
Cibola National Wildlife RefugeCibola Lake RoadCibola, AZ 85328 Show Cibola National Wildlife Refuge on map! Cibola National Wildlife Refuge: While access is limited to certain areas, the visitor center, 3-mile auto tour loop, and the 1-mile nature trail are among the areas that can be visited.
Visitors accessing the shores of the refuge via boat will find miles of back channels that are ideal for fishing and birdwatching. |
Clymer Park: |
Colorado River Beach Park: At the end of Madison Avenue in Historic Downtown Yuma this park is adjacent to Gateway Park. |
Council Ave. Park: |
Desert Ridge Park: |
Eligio Ramirez Park: |
Friendship Park: |
Friendship Park (San Luis): |
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Hacienda Park 1: |
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Hacienda Park 4: |
Imperial National Wildlife RefugeCenter LaneMartinez Lake, AZ 85365 Show Imperial National Wildlife Refuge on map! Imperial National Wildlife Refuge: The Imperial National Wildlife Refuge contains 25,768 acres of protected wildlands including more than 15,000 acres that are designated as wilderness area. A visitor center and multiple look out points are found here. The Painted Desert Trail is a 1.3 mile self guided trail that features a panoramic view of the Colorado River valley. Boaters will find that some of the waters of the I.N.W.R. are restricted against waterskiing. These waters are popular with the fishing crowd as there is less traffic. |
Imperial Sand Dunes Recreational AreaImperial County, CA Show Imperial Sand Dunes Recreational Area on map! Imperial Sand Dunes Recreational Area: The Imperial Sand Dunes, also known as the Algodones Dunes, are the largest sand dunes in California. 40 miles long and averaging 5 miles wide, the dunes are popular with many off road enthusiasts. With heights of over 300 feet from the desert floor the dunes are an impressive site located just 20 miles East of Yuma. The large crowds of off-road recreational seekers camped at the Dunes often causes travelers on the Interstate to mistake the parking areas for a small town.
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Jennifer Wilson: |
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Joe Henry Optimist Park: Adjacent to Joe Henry Memorial Park. Many sports enthusiasts enjoy the fields here. |
Joe Munoz Park: |
Jose Cabello Park: |
Kennedy Memorial Park: A swimming pool, water slide, skate park & the Kennedy Athletic Complex are center points of this large park.
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Kiwanis Park: 885 Magnolia Avenue |
Las Casitas Park: |
Library Green: |
 Located at the south end of Mittry Lake, Betty's Kitchen Interpretive area is named after a 1930s cafe which stood on the shore of the lake. A scenic 1/2 mile trail describes the natural and human history of the Colorado River Corridor. Directions (1): Take AZ Highway 95 to Avenue 7E, proceed north to end of the pavement. Mittry Lake begins approximately 1/2 mile past end of pavement. Directions (2): Highway 95 north to East Imperial Dam Road, then turn left (west) toward the lake, following wildlife area signs. |
Netwest Park: |
Ocotillo Park: |
Parkway Place Park: |
Perricone Park: |
Picacho State Recreation AreaPicacho State Recreation AreaPicacho, CA 92283 Show Picacho State Recreation Area on map! Picacho State Recreation Area: Picacho State Recreation Area's eastern border includes eight miles of the Lower Colorado River. Picacho was a gold mining town with 100 resident souls back 100 years ago. This popular park offers a variety of flora and fuana, including beavertail cactus, wild burros, bighorn sheep and thousands of migratory waterfowl. The main campground, has 54 campsites, a group campground, and two boat-in group sites. The sites have picnic tables and fire rings with drinking water and chemical toilets located nearby as well as a solar shower. Up river there are five smaller campgrounds, but there is no drinking water at these locations. |
Ponderosa Park: |
Ray Smucker Park: 2930 Avenue A |
Riverside Park: 50 N. Prison Hill Road |
Roxaboxen Park: This park memorializes the children's story "Roxaboxen" by author Alice McLerran. |
Sanguinetti Memorial Park: 8th Ave. & 22nd St. |
Sanguinetti Park: |
Sunrise Optimist Park: |
Terraces Park: |
Victoria Meadows: |
(928) 373-5243 ·  A statue memorializing the 1st Iowa Volunteers also known as the Mormon Battalion is found on the walking trails. The APS Solar Garden is also a feature of the West Wetlands Park. The West Wetlands Pond and the surrounding lawn area are also available for recreational use. The pond is 15 ft deep at the center and is regularly stocked with a variety of game fish. A fishing license is required but there are special daily limits for the pond. |
Winsor Rotary Park: |
Yuma Quartermasters Depot State Historic Park201 North 4th Ave.Yuma, AZ 85364 Show Yuma Quartermasters Depot State Historic Park on map! Yuma Quartermasters Depot State Historic Park: See the restored U.S. Army Quartermasters Depot!
Yuma Visitor Center, transportation museum, gift shop, & picnic area. Formerly Yuma Crossing State Historic Park. Recently adopted by the City of Yuma to avoid closing by the state, the Quartermasters Depot now has free admission and is the site of the Yuma Visitors Center.
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Yuma Territorial Prison State Park1 Prison Hill RoadYuma, AZ 85364 Show Yuma Territorial Prison State Park on map!  |
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