Located on the Colorado River just 90 miles from the ocean, Yuma is a great place to live and work. Residents can enjoy warm, sunny weather with average winter temperatures in the mid 70s and low humidity. This is very accommodating for outdoor recreational opportunities such as hiking, fishing, birding and more.

The Yuma Parks and Recreation Department offers year-round arts, cultural and recreational activities for all ages. In all, more than 660 acres of parks, athletic complexes and trails are available for public use. Primary industries in Yuma are agriculture/food processing, government and military operations, light manufacturing/distribution, and retail/tourism.

Popular recreations include:

Yuma Ballet Theater.

Military Appreciation Days - Air Show.

Colorado River Crossing Balloon Festival.

22 national parks, monuments, and Wildlife Preserves, in addition to the Grand Canyon.

67 natural and manmade Lakes.

Preserved ruins of ancient Native American Civilizations.

Rodeos, Pioneer Day observances, Native American ceremonies, territorial prison, Yuma Crossing park.

Year-round Golf, tennis, horseback riding, boating, bicycling, Hiking, and an array of outdoor activities.

A full range of cultural opportunities including theater, ballet, art exhibits, and Museums.

Imperial Sand Dunes.