West Wetlands Park
West Wetlands Park
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Home to the treasured Stewart Vincent Wolfe Creative Playground, the 110‐acre West Wetlands Park is a well beloved jewel of the citizens of Yuma. The 30 acres of the “lower bench” are restored with native trees and grasses and offer beautiful walking paths for people to enjoy. The additional 30 acres of the “upper bench” are developed with a pond, picnic ramadas, playground areas and more.
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Zoom_Gotti
Henderson, NV1,511 contributions
Mar 2021
If you've come to Yuma for a little R and R from colder climates, you might want to spend a good half day here. This section of the wetlands along the Colorado is Yuma's recreational centerpiece. It's still being developed but you'll find a fishing pond, plenty of beach space, play areas for children and river entry spots. The hike and bike track also passes through here and will connect you with the city historical area as well as the more natural east wetlands area. There's also a more botanical area with nature trails and information plaques. You'll find lots of walkers and cyclists, dog walkers, and a smattering of kayakers and fishers. Just remember, as you move into later Spring and, especially summer, it will be awfully hot here. So be careful.
Written 18 March 2021
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Karen F
8 contributions
Apr 2021 • Friends
This park is well-maintained and felt safe. A lovely place to see and photograph wildlife and desert plants, along the Colorado River bank. Plenty of shady spots for relief from Yuma’s sun. We saw rabbits, ground squirrels, lizards, and quail. I grew up in Yuma before this park existed, and was thrilled to experience it while visiting decades after I moved to the east coast. Thank you, City of Yuma, for proving a nice place for residents and visitors to enjoy.
Written 5 April 2021
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Hans
Kwadendamme, The Netherlands4,184 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
Although you can have a great walk along the Colorado river, the park is mainly indended to be visited by families with children as there are some playgrounds. We made the walk for birding and came across some burned area’s. On burned soil new growth will appear soon. There is a ramp to get your boat into the river. All in all a nice place to have a nice walk.
Written 4 June 2023
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islandgurl2
Vancouver Island, Canada887 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
My husband and I were delighted to find this beautiful park while staying in Yuma. The park is large, with extensive walking/biking trails bordering the Colorado River. Many informative interpretive signs and QRGs are scattered throughout. The stocked fishing pond is a lovely setting to while away some time birdwatching,, people watching , relaxing or picnicking. There’s also a very cool large playground for the younger set, and plenty of parking.
Written 27 January 2023
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Susan H
Tacoma, WA4,093 contributions
Dec 2021 • Couples
I’ve been here a few times and always find the park very tranquil. The walking paths are wonderful with some that are paved (around the pond) and others that are gravel (along the river). The paths along the river have educational signage about the plants and animals that live in the area. There are always birds in the pond and sometimes even pelicans who are making their way north or south. Just a peaceful place to take a stroll with the dog or have a picnic lunch.
Written 4 February 2022
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Wayne D
31 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
Great for that oicknc, fishing in he stocked lake, launching you boat in the river, walking thru the humming bird garden trails or taking children to the fabulous play grounds.
Written 12 February 2019
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tfullergeocacher
Crescent, OR18 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
We and about 700 other geocachers were in the park on Sunday Feb. 4. There were cachers there from many of the US states and a few from Canada. This was the 12th annual SWAG event in Yuma (South West Arizona Geocachers)
Written 4 March 2018
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Roberta S
Hawthorne, CA41 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
This is a darling park! Saw may people sitting by the water with picnics. We took Christmas photos here and they can out wonderful. Need to return to the park soon.
Written 4 December 2023
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Heidi S
19 contributions
Feb 2019 • Solo
Glad they cleaned out the area so it is no longer a homeless camp. Felt safe here after dark. Mix of families and individuals enjoying the cool evening. did see something ion the parking area that looked like maybe a drug deal. Car drove in and 3 young people walked over and exchanged something with the people in the car - then the car left HUM
Written 14 April 2019
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L & L
Estherville, IA8 contributions
Mar 2019 • Solo
This park is so serene, had interesting places for traveling children to play. Lots of large birds wandering around.
Written 9 March 2019
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No just a day park. But there is an RV park adjoining it.
Written 10 April 2021
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