The best parks & outdoor spots in Yuma County

4 places we’ve checked and would send a neighbor to. Open any one to read what we wrote about it.

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Colorado River State Historic Park (opens in a new tab)

201 N 4th Ave · Yuma

Skip the couch and wander the restored depot buildings at Colorado River State Historic Park, where guided or self-guided tours and…

Skip the couch and wander the restored depot buildings at Colorado River State Historic Park, where guided or self-guided tours and exhibits show how the Colorado River shaped settlement and development in Yuma and the Southwest.

From the Yuma newsletter, August 7, 2026

Friendship Park (opens in a new tab)

1435 W 34th St · Yuma

Friendship Park keeps it simple and very Yuma. Next to the water tower, you get two picnic shelters for shade, an outdoor gym for quick…

Checked Sep 14

Friendship Park keeps it simple and very Yuma. Next to the water tower, you get two picnic shelters for shade, an outdoor gym for quick reps, and a kid-approved splash pad, perfect for post-school energy bursts or early morning meetups.

From the Yuma newsletter, September 27, 2026

Gateway Park (opens in a new tab)

E 1st St & S Gila St, 250 Prison Hill Rd · Yuma

Gateway Park is that easy local escape when you need sand between your toes, a shady picnic, or a spot to let the kids conquer a playground…

Checked Aug 26

Gateway Park is that easy local escape when you need sand between your toes, a shady picnic, or a spot to let the kids conquer a playground while you cast a line from the fishing docks. Simple and right on the river, it makes spontaneous afternoons feel planned.

From the Yuma newsletter, September 6, 2026

Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park (opens in a new tab)

220 Prison Hill Rd · Yuma

Walk the strap iron cells and the eerie solitary, then soak up those Colorado River views from the bluff. Yuma Territorial Prison State…

Walk the strap iron cells and the eerie solitary, then soak up those Colorado River views from the bluff. Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park turns real 1876 grit and legends like Pearl Hart into a living history hit, with rotating programs and events that keep it fresh.

From the Yuma newsletter, October 21, 2026