Lions Pool, an indoor facility owned and operated by the City of Yakima, is closed through Monday, August 23rd, so needed annual maintenance on the pool can be performed. Yakima Parks & Recreation crews are sprucing up several parts of the facility during the closure. General maintenance and repairs will be completed during the closure
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Survey Seeks Input on Pedestrian Access
In addition to two walking tours this Thursday, the City of Yakima Planning Division continues to offer a brief online survey in English and Spanish to receive public input for the City’s Pedestrian Master Plan. Survey links: English: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YakimaPedPlan Spanish: https://es.surveymonkey.com/r/YakimaPedPlan-ES The survey effort began in November 2020, when the City of Yakima Bike and Pedestrian Committee
Encuesta busca opinión del público sobre el acceso peatonal
Además de dos recorridos a pie este jueves, la División de Planificación de la Ciudad de Yakima continúa ofreciendo una breve encuesta en línea en inglés y español para recibir comentarios del público sobre el Plan Maestro para peatones de la Ciudad. Enlaces de encuestas: – Inglés: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YakimaPedPlan – Español: https://es.surveymonkey.com/r/YakimaPedPlan-ES El esfuerzo de la
Signal Upgrades to Impact 2nd Street and MLK Jr. Boulevard
Traffic will be restricted at the intersection of North 2nd Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard on Wednesday morning, August 11th, for traffic signal improvements. Traffic at the intersection will be restricted to one lane in each direction during the project work hours of 7:00 am to 12:00 pm on Wednesday. Temporary stop signs
Walking Tour Seeks Input on Pedestrian Access
The City of Yakima Planning Division is offering two walking tours for the City’s first Pedestrian Master Plan. Tours will be this Thursday, August 12th, at the following times and locations: 9:00 am to 10:00 am starting at the Capitol Theatre and looping around a small portion of Downtown Yakima. 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Recorrido a pie busca información sobre el acceso peatonal
La División de Planificación para la Ciudad de Yakima está ofreciendo dos recorridos a pie para el primer Plan para Peatones de la Ciudad. Los recorridos serán el jueves, 12 de agosto, a los siguientes horarios y localidades 9:00 am a 10:00 am empezando en el Capitol Theatre y dara vuelta alrededor de una pequeña
Opportunities Available on City Committees and Commissions
The Yakima City Council is seeking volunteers interested in serving on City of Yakima boards, committees, and commissions. The Community Integration Committee has one position available and one youth position vacancy. The Parks & Recreation Commission has two vacant positions and one youth vacancy. The Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee and Arts Commission each have one vacancy.
Watering to Pause at Randall Park due to Irrigation Issues
Yakima Parks and Recreation will be unable to water the lawn at Randall Park for at least the next week due to irrigation pump and motor issues. “We appreciate the public’s patience as we pull and rebuild both the pump and motor,” said Parks and Recreation Manager Ken Wilkinson. “Unfortunately, since we can’t water the
Work Begins Monday on Avalanche Avenue Water Line Project
A section of Avalanche Avenue will be closed to thru traffic beginning next Monday, August 9th, for a water line installation project. On Monday, project contractor Ken Leingang Excavating, Inc. of Yakima will begin installing the new water line on Avalanche Avenue between North 40th Avenue and North 42nd Avenue. The project will improve fire
Water Project Continues on South 1st Street, East Mead Avenue
A project to replace the existing water main and water utility services on South 1st Street and East Mead Avenue will continue on Monday, August 9th. The project includes replacing an aging and undersized water line and water services along South 1st Street south of East Mead Avenue, and along East Mead Avenue between South
