The best parks & outdoor spots in Yuma

4 parks & outdoor spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Colorado River State Historic Park

Parks & Outdoors

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

201 N 4th Ave · ✓ checked Jul 30

“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

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Friendship Park

Parks & Outdoors

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…

1435 W 34th St · ✓ 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.”

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Gateway Park

Parks & Outdoors

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…

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

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Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park

Parks & Outdoors

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

220 Prison Hill Rd

“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, September 9, 2026

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