The City of Yorba Linda's 4th of July Spectacular is returning on July 4, 2021 at Veterans Park and Yorba Linda Middle School! Attendees will enjoy food vendors, family activities, a live band featuring Rouge Radio, and of course: fireworks! The fun starts on Sunday, July 4 at 5:00 p.m. with live music and a fireworks show at 9:00 p.m. R.S.V.P. for the event on our Department Facebook for exciting event updates, or visit the City's website at yorbalindaca.gov.
Registration is now available for the Parks and Recreation Department's summer camps and classes. Summer programs include a variety of specialty camps, swim lessons, Adventure Camp Yorba Linda, adult softball and soccer leagues, Movies in the Park, and the 4th of July Spectacular. View all summer offerings in the online issue of The Guide - Summer 2021 and register for classes at YLRecOnline.com. A weekly listing of Summer Camps is also available.  For additional information, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 714-961-7160 or email YLParksandRec@yorbalindaca.gov.

The public health officer has issued a new public health order effective June 15, superseding all prior health orders. The new order has limited restrictions only related to masking at mega-events and settings serving children and youth. The City must adhere to guidance for "other youth settings" during relevant indoor events hosted in City facilities. Therefore, masks are currently required by youth participating in an indoor City of Yorba Linda activity or program. For further information please visit yorbalindaca.gov/coronavirus.
Summer youth swim lessons and the advanced swim program at Yorba Linda High School have returned, and online registration can be completed at YLRecOnline.com. Three sessions remain this summer for varying ages and levels:

  • Session 2: July 6 - July 15
  • Session 3: July 19 - July 29
  • Session 4: August 2 - August 12

View the class schedules and stage descriptions in The Guide - Summer 2021. For more information, please call 714-961-7192.
Join us at Eastside Park for our Movie in the Park, featuring The Croods: A New Age! The movie will begin at dusk (approximately at 8:00 p.m.).Seating is available on the lawn and is on a first come first served basis. Pre-registration is no longer required. This event is proudly sponsored by the Nate and Travis Real Estate Team.
End your weekend on a high note! Pack a picnic basket and come down to Hurless Barton Park Amphitheater for some great music with family and friends. Seating is available on the grass, so please bring beach chairs and blankets. Any canopies that block the view of others will need to come down when the concerts start. Dogs are not recommended, and alcohol is not allowed in the park. Don't forget your dancing shoes!
  • Sunday, July 18 - Flashback Heart Attack (80's covers)
  • Sunday, July 25 - Tommy C & The Black Widow Grease Band (50's & 60's tunes)
  • Sunday, August 1 - Mark Easterday (Modern Country)
  • Sunday, August 8 - Film @ Eleven (Rhythm & Blues)
  • Sunday, August 15 - The Trip (Classic Rock)
  • Sunday, August 22 - Crowd Theory (Modern Hits)
The Yorba Linda Teen Action Committee program is a leadership-based volunteer organization designed for seventh and eighth-grade middle school students who live or attend a public or private school in Yorba Linda. Teen Action Committee members will participate in a variety of community service projects as well as assist in planning and implementing city-sponsored events. 2021-2022 applications are due to the Thomas Lasorda Jr. Field House by September 3, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. Application for the 2021-2022 Teen Action Committee (PDF)
The Yorba Linda Cultural Arts Center, the Parks and Recreation Department's newest state-of-the-art facility, is now open at 4802 Lakeview Avenue. Featuring the Virginia De Land Theater, a flexible black box theater space, a Dance Studio, Music Room, and Art Studio with adjoining Art Yard, the Arts Center will be used by the Parks and Recreation Department, local community groups and non-profit organizations to host theatrical productions, public art exhibits, art festivals, and other special events. Adjacent to the new Yorba Linda Public Library, the two facilities are joined by a central paseo, which will serve as a gathering place for visitors. To view more information on the Cultural Arts Center, visit the City website, or download a copy of the latest Arts For All newsletter.
Events at the Virginia De Land Theater

The Virginia De Land Theater is the centerpiece of the Cultural Arts Center and the ideal location for productions and cultural arts events, including plays, recitals, concerts, and other performance art. Named for Yorba Linda Civic Light Opera founder Virginia De Land, the hyperflexible black box space features:

  • Retractable tiered seating for 160, with additional seating risers available to create customized configurations, including theater-in-the-round;
  • State-of-the art sound and lighting system;
  • Ability to utilize lobby, green room, outdoor paseo, and other auxiliary spaces for performance days; and
  • Central location adjacent to Yorba Linda Town Center and historic Main Street.

For additional information, please contact the Cultural Arts Center at 657-242-4660.
Instructors Needed!

The Parks and Recreation Department is seeking art instructors to provide a variety of specialized visual and performing arts and fitness classes. Interested instructors may submit an Instructor Interest form online. For more information, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 714-961-7160 or ylpr@yorbalindaca.gov.
Sponsorship opportunities are now available through the City of Yorba Linda's Parks and Recreation Department's 2021-2022 Community Event Sponsorship Program. This program is designed to provide businesses with significant recognition for their contribution. Consider sponsoring Parks and Recreation Programs to help further promote   your business, increase your exposure, and become more invested within your community. For more information on the program, please view our Community Sponsorship Program Website , or call 714-961-7160.

The City of Yorba Linda's Parks and Recreation Department recognizes the following organizations for their generous sponsorship of Parks and Recreation Department programs.
Thank you to our generous sponsors!