Aquatic Center Grand Opening

A dream years in the making will be realized Thursday, June 19th, when the Aquatic Center at Martin Luther King Jr. Park opens to the public. Click “Read More” for details.

Know before you go

Summer is here and crews are busy on a number of improvements to local roadways and infrastructure. Click “Read More” for current projects and related traffic impacts.

Summer 2025 Program Guide

There’s plenty to do this summer thanks to Yakima Parks & Recreation and its Summer 2025 Program Guide. Click “Read More” for details, including free concerts and outdoor movies.

Forestry Management Plan

How many species of trees are in the city of Yakima? How much oxygen do they produce? Learn this and more in the Forestry Management Plan. Click “Read More” for your copy.

Yard waste collection

The City of Yakima offers yard waste collection services to City residents. It is available through November 30th. Click “Read More” to learn about the Refuse Division’s yard waste pickup service.

Aviation Day 2025

Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field’s second annual Aviation Day is Saturday, June 7th, from 10 am to 4 pm. Click “Read More” for details about this free, family-friendly event

City Irrigation Season

The City of Yakima’s irrigation season is underway through mid-October. Click “Read More” for details about the irrigation system and its history, as well as contact information for City irrigation.

Think Spring with Yakima Parks

Spring is here! Click “Read More” for Yakima Parks and Recreation’s spring activities. They range from golf to youth soccer and an open house at the Harman Center.

City Council Seeks Volunteers

The Yakima City Council seeks volunteers to serve on several boards, committees and commissions. Click “Read More” for details and a link to apply. Application deadline is April 18th.

Budget Survey

The City of Yakima seeks your input on funding for basic services. Click “Read More” for more about the City’s budget constraints and options to take a brief survey. Thank you!