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A Message from <strong>the</strong> DirectorI am pleased to present <strong>the</strong> 2015 Parks and RecreationSpring and Summer Activities Guide. As ourMission states, “We strive to enrich lives throughquality programs, experiences, and facilities thatpreserve <strong>the</strong> past, provide for <strong>the</strong> present, plan for<strong>the</strong> future, and promote <strong>the</strong> spirit <strong>of</strong> fun.”<strong>Yuma</strong> is a community committed to quality living.This commitment has created <strong>the</strong> <strong>City</strong>’s extensivepark and recreation system that <strong>of</strong>fers a wonderfulnetwork <strong>of</strong> regional, area, and neighborhoodparks that include natural areas, open spaces,playgrounds, pathways and trails, facilities, athleticfields, and year round recreational and cultural activities and events.In today’s hectic world, it’s easy to forget that taking time to enjoy each dayis so important to our health and well-being. As you go through our ActivitiesGuide you will find dozens <strong>of</strong> different programs and events that I guarantee,will keep you busy all summer long. Find out how you and your family cankayak down <strong>the</strong> Colorado River, play a round <strong>of</strong> golf, sign up for Aqua Zumba,take a pottery class, attend a play, join a s<strong>of</strong>tball team, take up oil painting, goon a family picnic, plant a tree, learn how to swim, or just take a stroll in anyone <strong>of</strong> our beautiful parks. The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Yuma</strong> Parks and Recreation has a littlesomething for everyone.<strong>Yuma</strong> Parks and Recreation works to ensure that every resident has an opportunityto experience outstanding recreational activities and park facilities thatenhance our quality <strong>of</strong> life, build relationships with family and friends, anddevelop a sense <strong>of</strong> community pride.Finally, I want to thank <strong>the</strong> community for your support. All <strong>of</strong> us at <strong>Yuma</strong>Parks and Recreation will continue to strive to create programs and activitiesthat will meet and exceed your recreational and leisure needs.Table <strong>of</strong>ContentsMessage from <strong>the</strong> Director . . . . 3Meet <strong>the</strong> Leadership Team . . . . . 4Registration Information . . . . . 5Family Events . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Art & Culture Activities . . . . . . . . 8Tiny Tot Activities . . . . . . . . . .11Youth Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Adaptive Recreation . . . . . . .15Youth Sports . . . . . . . . . . . 16Outdoor Recreation . . . . . . . . 19Teen & Tween Activities . . . . . 21Adult & Senior Activites . . . . . 22Adult Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Golf Clinics . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Aquatic Programs . . . . . . . . 28Swim Lessons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Parks, Facilities &Amenities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36Sponsor Thank You . . . . . . . . . . . 38One more thing. Please stay tuned over <strong>the</strong> next few months as we will bereaching out to <strong>the</strong> community, young and old, for your ideas and assistance.Toge<strong>the</strong>r we will rebuild <strong>the</strong> Stewart Vincent Wolfe Creative Playground Bigger,Better, and Safer.For updated information you can visist www.yumacastlepark.comDebbie Wendt, Director <strong>of</strong> Parks and Recreation