Located in the heart of Yuma, Yuma’s historic downtown offers a wide variety of shopping, dining and entertainment. Please help support our small business merchants.
Parks and Recreation maintains over 1,000 acres of parks, walking paths, athletic fields, pools and playgrounds. Learn More. . .
The City of Yuma is a busy place – from tournaments to festivals, kayaking to art exhibits – you are sure to find an event or activity that is perfect for you! Learn More. . .
Our vision is for all members of our community to live creative lives by being a part of the arts in Yuma. There are several public space art murals all over the city.
City of Yuma final election results released
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Skating and Main Street tree highlight this year’s Downtown Christmas
Downtown Christmas, taking place from 1 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, will feature a skating rink and the traditional lighting of the Main Street Christmas tree ... providing the Grinch doesn’t sabotage the tree first!
Tribute of the Muses award winners 2024
The City of Yuma’s Arts and Culture division named four new winners during Tribute of the Muses, the biggest arts recognition event in the Yuma community.
City accepting applications for annual Neighborhood Leadership Academy
City of Yuma residents are invited to apply for the 2025 Neighborhood Leadership Academy (NLA), a once-a-week, in-depth course about different City departments and their functions, services and facilities.
City to hold next open house on update to Joint Land Use Plan
The City will host an open house starting 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, in room 190 of City Hall.
YPD opens Citizens Police Academy for 2025
The Yuma Police Department is holding the 2025 Citizens Police Academy and is now accepting applications.
Mayor Nicholls named Outstanding Leader at Heart of Yuma Awards
Yuma Mayor Douglas J. Nicholls was named Outstanding Leader at the 20th Annual Heart of Yuma event on Oct. 22.
Yuma conducting inventory of water service lines
With new nationwide requirements in place from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the City of Yuma will be notifying residents of homes built before 1990 of upcoming water line inspections.
City’s fall pavement preservation program set to begin
Area motorists are advised that the City’s biannual pavement preservation program is gearing up for fall, with oil seal work beginning Oct. 12 and slurry seal beginning Nov. 5.
Council passes ordinance updating rules for park operations
The Yuma City Council passed an ordinance designed to update regulations to park operations, with a goal of enhancing safety and reducing the likelihood of vandalism and other criminal activity.
Street Photography: Life As It Happens
05:00 PM - Nov, 21 07:00 PM
Fall Archery Tournament 2024
08:00 AM - 01:30 PM
Gallery Exhibit Reception
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Pajama Snooze 5K/10K
08:00 AM - 11:00 AM