July 2025 Issues Brief

Dive into summer! Learn about the opening of a new aquatic center, expanding water/wastewater services to underserved areas and much more in the City of Yakima’s July e-newsletter.

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.

July 4th

State Fair Park offers free entertainment on July 4th, including a fireworks display. Click “Read More” for details and a reminder that personal fireworks are illegal in the City of Yakima.

Aquatic Center Now Open!

A dream in the making for years, the new Aquatic Center at Martin Luther King Jr. Park is now a reality and open to the public. Click “Read More for details and pool information.

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.

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.

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