Colorado River State Historic Park

Colorado River State Historic Park The Yuma Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park is located on the grounds of the old U.S. Army Quartermaster Depot (QMD) established in 1865.

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NOW HIRING: Educational Outreach Specialist!Love working with kids, being outdoors, and making learning fun? Yuma Crossi...
08/13/2026

NOW HIRING: Educational Outreach Specialist!

Love working with kids, being outdoors, and making learning fun? Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area is looking for an enthusiastic team member to join our Outdoor for Kids Field Trip Program!
Help bring Yuma’s history and natural environment to life for local 3rd–5th grade students through fun, hands-on field trips.

📍 Yuma’s historic parks & East Wetlands
📅 Part-time & seasonal | October–April
🗓️ Flexible schedule based on field trips
☀️ Hands-on, outdoor work
💚 Make a difference for Yuma’s youth!

Ready to join our team? APPLY TODAY!
👉 Apply here:
https://form.jotform.com/251816791184060

📞 916-761-8274
📧 [email protected]

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Connecting Rural Arizona & Sharing What We’ve Learned This past Friday, our Wetlands & Facilities Operations Manager, Je...
08/12/2026

Connecting Rural Arizona & Sharing What We’ve Learned

This past Friday, our Wetlands & Facilities Operations Manager, Jesus Melendrez, attended the Rural Arizona Policy Forum 2026 in Kingman, Arizona.

It was a great turnout, with a strong and engaged group of rural communities coming together to share ideas, challenges, and solutions. Our team was excited to be part of the conversation and share some of the unique challenges rural towns and cities face every day.

One of the biggest takeaways was hearing how communities across Arizona are turning challenges into opportunities and creating projects that have a lasting impact.

For us, that story is the Yuma East Wetlands.

What began as an effort to restore and protect our riverfront has grown into a valuable community asset that has helped attract visitors, support tourism, create recreational opportunities, and reconnect our community with the Colorado River.

We’re proud to share Yuma’s story and learn from communities across rural Arizona who are working every day to make their communities stronger.

💀 TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE! 💀The wait is over! Tickets for the 6th Annual Día de los Mu***os Celebration are officially ...
08/10/2026

💀 TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE! 💀

The wait is over! Tickets for the 6th Annual Día de los Mu***os Celebration are officially ON SALE!

🎟️ Get your tickets early and SKIP THE LINE! 🎟️

Join the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the historic Colorado River State Historic Park for one of Yuma’s most vibrant celebrations of culture, remembrance, music, art, and community!

🔥 THIS YEAR’S ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP IS ON FIRE! 🔥
Chavez Family Band
Amor Prohibido Tribute to Selena – HEADLINING PERFORMANCE
Traditional Folklórico Dancers
Mariachi Performances

Plus, enjoy:
🌹 Catrina Contest – Come dressed to impress!
🕯️ Altar Contest – Honor and celebrate your loved ones
🎨 Interactive Community Mural
🖼️ Local Art Exhibits
🌮 Food & beverages available for purchase
❤️ An unforgettable evening celebrating tradition, family, and community

Whether Día de los Mu***os is part of your family tradition or you're experiencing it for the first time, there is something for everyone!

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Colorado River State Historic Park

🎟️ TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/dia-de-los-muertos-10

👉 Grab your tickets early, skip the line, and get ready for an incredible night!

💀 We’ll see you October 24th! 💀

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🔬✨ Science, Crafts & Fun… Oh My! ✨🔬Join us for a night of discovery at the Exploration Station Party — happening Friday,...
08/08/2026

🔬✨ Science, Crafts & Fun… Oh My! ✨🔬

Join us for a night of discovery at the Exploration Station Party — happening Friday, September 18, 2026, from 7:30–10:00 PM at the Colorado River State Historic Park!

This FREE community event is packed with:
🧪 Hands-on science activities
🎨 Creative craft stations
📚 Educational booths
🧠 Fun for curious minds of all ages!

📍 Enter the park at:
➡️ 201 N. 4th Avenue (main entrance)
➡️ Or the north end of 2nd Avenue (back gate)

Overflow parking: Corner of 1st Street & 2nd Avenue

-Children must be accompanied by an adult
-Sorry, no pets allowed inside the park

Mark your calendars! Bring the whole family and spend an evening exploring, creating, learning, and having fun under the stars!

📅 Friday, September 18, 2026
⏰ 7:30–10:00 PM
📍 Colorado River State Historic Park
🎟️ FREE Admission

📞 For more information, call 928-329-0471

08/07/2026

🔥 THE WAIT IS ALMOST OVER! 🔥

🎟️ Tickets for the 6th Annual Día de los Mu***os Celebration go ON SALE MONDAY, AUGUST 10!

Skip the line and get your tickets early because this year’s entertainment lineup is 🔥🔥🔥 and you DO NOT want to miss it!

Join the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm at the historic Colorado River State Historic Park for an unforgettable evening celebrating life, loved ones, culture, music, art, and community. 🌹💀🌼

🎶 ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP:
🔥 Chavez Family Band
🔥Amor Prohibido Tribute to Selena – HEADLINING PERFORMANCE
💃 Traditional Folklórico Dancers
🎺 Mariachi Performances

And that’s just the beginning!
✨ Event Highlights:
🌹 Catrina Contest
🕯️ Altar Contest
🎨 Interactive Community Mural
🖼️ Local Art Exhibits
🌮 Delicious food & beverages available for purchase
❤️ A beautiful evening celebrating remembrance, tradition, and community

Whether Día de los Mu***os is a beloved family tradition or you're experiencing it for the first time, this is an evening you won't want to miss!

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Colorado River State Historic Park

🎟️ TICKETS GO ON SALE MONDAY, AUGUST 10!

👉 Get yours early, skip the line, and get ready to celebrate Día de los Mu***os with us!

💀🌹 ¡Nos vemos el 24 de octubre! 🌹💀

***os ***osYuma

🔬✨ Science, Crafts & Fun… Oh My! ✨🔬Join us for a night of discovery at the Exploration Station Party — happening Friday,...
08/03/2026

🔬✨ Science, Crafts & Fun… Oh My! ✨🔬

Join us for a night of discovery at the Exploration Station Party — happening Friday, September 18, 2026, from 7:30–10:00 PM at the Colorado River State Historic Park!

This FREE community event is packed with:
🧪 Hands-on science activities
🎨 Creative craft stations
📚 Educational booths
🧠 Fun for curious minds of all ages!

📍 Enter the park at:
➡️ 201 N. 4th Avenue (main entrance)
➡️ Or the north end of 2nd Avenue (back gate)

Overflow parking: Corner of 1st Street & 2nd Avenue

-Children must be accompanied by an adult
-Sorry, no pets allowed inside the park

Mark your calendars! Bring the whole family and spend an evening exploring, creating, learning, and having fun under the stars!

📅 Friday, September 18, 2026
⏰ 7:30–10:00 PM
📍 Colorado River State Historic Park
🎟️ FREE Admission

📞 For more information, call 928-329-0471.

08/01/2026

SAVE THE DATE!

The tradition continues! Join the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area for the 6th Annual Día de los Mu***os Celebration on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the beautiful and historic Colorado River State Historic Park from 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM.

Celebrate and honor the lives of loved ones through an unforgettable evening filled with music, art, culture, and community. This family-friendly celebration brings together the beauty of traditional and contemporary Día de los Mu***os traditions in one of Yuma’s most historic settings.

Event Highlights Include:
- Live music featuring the Chavez Family Band and headlining performance by Amor Prohibido
- Folklórico dancers and Mariachi performances
- Catrina Contest celebrating creativity and tradition
- Altar Contest honoring loved ones and cultural heritage
- Interactive Community Mural
- Local Art Exhibits
- Delicious food and beverages available for purchase

Whether this is a cherished family tradition or your first Día de los Mu***os celebration, we invite you to gather with friends and family for an evening of remembrance, celebration, and connection.

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Colorado River State Historic Park

Mark your calendars and join us as we celebrate the traditions, stories, and memories that bring our community together.

More details coming soon!

Chicano Art Collective

07/29/2026

What an incredible summer!

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who attended and supported our Summer Camp! We had an amazing time exploring the rich history of Yuma with all of our wonderful campers.

From creating fun historical crafts and discovering the stories that shaped our community to cooling off with exciting water play, every day was filled with smiles, laughter, and learning.

We hope our campers made new friends, created lasting memories, and left with a greater appreciation for Yuma's unique history. We can't wait to see everyone again next year!

Weekend Adventure Awaits!Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Spend the day exploring two of Yuma's most treasu...
07/24/2026

Weekend Adventure Awaits!

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Spend the day exploring two of Yuma's most treasured historic sites!

Discover the legendary Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park.
Learn about the rich history of the Colorado River at Colorado River State Historic Park.

Whether you're a local or visiting Yuma, history is waiting around every corner.

Which park are you visiting first? Let us know in the comments! 👇

Long before modern transportation, the Colorado River was the lifeline of the Southwest. The Colorado River State Histor...
07/23/2026

Long before modern transportation, the Colorado River was the lifeline of the Southwest. The Colorado River State Historic Park tells the story of the steamboats, soldiers, settlers, and entrepreneurs who helped shape Yuma into the community it is today.

Take a stroll through history, explore our exhibits, and learn how the mighty Colorado River connected the West.

📍 Open Thursday–Sunday
🎟️ We look forward to seeing you!

Address

201 N 4th Avenue
Yuma, AZ
85364

Opening Hours

Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9am - 4:30pm
Sunday 9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+19283290471

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