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Parks and Recreation
Yuma boasts an abundance of recreation opportunities. The city maintains several hundred acres of parks, providing opportunities for bicycling, hiking and picnicking. Park facilities include areas for baseball, basketball, soccer and football as well as tennis courts, swimming pools and playgrounds. The city parks and recreation department hosts sports competitions, classes, arts and crafts and other recreational programs. For more information please contact: Yuma Parks & Recreation 1793 South First Avenue • 520-783-1284
CABALLERO PARK
Avenue A and 34th Drive - 27 acres; four soccer/football fields, picnic area, two ramadas, nine lighted tennis courts, playground, and open area.

CARVER PARK/POOL
5th Street & 13th Avenue - 18 acres; heated 25 yard swimming pool, bathhouse, tables, BBQs, playground, two ramadas, athletic fields, walkways, tennis courts, racquetball courts and running tracks. 343-8686

CLYMER RECREATION CENTER
553 Orange Avenue - Tot playground with center for programs and meetings.

JIM DEYO RECREATION COMPLEX
Avenue A & 35th Street - 74 acres; four baseball diamonds, one of which is Desert Sun Stadium, clubhouse with 14 rooms, 18-hole municipal golf course on 160 acres.

JOE HENRY MEMORIAL PARK & ATHLETIC COMPLEX
23rd Avenue & Colorado Street - 22 acres; grove of eucalyptus trees, BBQs, picnic tables, two lighted ramadas, playground, lights, three volleyball courts, picnic facilities, three horseshoe pits, and two lighted Little League fields.

JOE HENRY OPTIMIST CENTER
1793 First Avenue - Administrative Offices, night lighted park, lighted basketball courts, playground, recreation center with basketball and other gym facilities.

JOHN F. KENNEDY ATHLETIC COMPLEX
Kennedy Lane & 24th Street - 15 acres; lighted softball, football and soccer fields.

JOHN F. KENNEDY MEMORIAL PARK/POOL
24th Street & Kennedy Lane - 17 acres; lighted regulation baseball (Keegan Field), picnic area, three lighted ramadas, playground, lighted tennis courts, lighted and heated pool, wading pool, bathhouse and professional horseshoe pits. 343-8686

WALTER COX MEMORIAL KIWANIS PARK
8th Street & Magnolia - 8 acres; one-half mile lighted walking track, practice softball, baseball, football and soccer fields, open passive area

LIBRARY PARK
3rd Street & 3rd Avenue - 5 acres; picturesque and quiet area surrounding the Yuma City and County Library.

MARCUS PARK/POOL
500 5th Avenue - 2 acres; 25-meter heated pool with wading pool and large bathhouse, picnic area and playground. The park is adjacent to school ballfields and basketball courts. 343-8686

NETWEST PARK
12th Street & 14th Avenue - 3.5 acres; walking track, playground, lighted ramada, picnic tables, BBQ grills, and open passive areas.

RAY KROC BASEBALL COMPLEX
1440 Desert Hills Drive - 19 acres; Community recreation center; four baseball diamonds, cloverleaf design, outdoor sports, clubhouse for programs and special events.

RIVERSIDE PARK
below Territorial Prison - on the banks of the Colorado River, tables, ramada, playground and volleyball court.

 SANGUINETTI PARK
23rd Street & 8th Avenue - 5 acres; lighted ramada, large playground, lighted volleyball courts, horseshoes, picnic areas, restrooms and large open space.

SMUCKER PARK
Avenue A & 28th Street - 15 acres; one mile walking track, large playground, picnic areas, two lighted ramadas, fitness course, restrooms and large passive open space.

SUNRISE OPTIMIST & CIBOLA ATHLETIC COMPLEX
4100 W. 20th Street, Ramada, Playground & 1/2 Walking Path

WINSOR ROTARY PARK
20th & Thacker Canal - 5 acres; one-half mile walking path, playground, ramada. Under construction.

WOODARD ATHLETIC COMPLEX
10th Avenue & 22nd Street - Two lighted softball fields.

YUMA CIVIC & CONVENTION CENTER
1440 Desert Hills Drive - 43,000 square foot multipurpose facility surrounded by acres of landscaped grounds and Sunset Terrace overlooking Desert Hills golf course, for social functions. 344-3800

YUMA CROSSING RIVER PARK
at the end of Madison Avenue- 6 volleyball courts, BBQ, sand beach, walking trail, grass area and river.