Dust off those cleats, gloves, or basketballs, and join us for some adult sports! Soccer, softball, and basketball teams are forming now! Register your team online at YLRecOnline.com. For more information, visit our website or contact us at (714) 961-7192.

Stay active this winter with tennis lessons instructed by Tennis Anyone! A variety of classes are available with options for the entire family! Classes are held at Las Palomas Tennis Courts on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and at Brush Canyon Tennis Courts on Fridays. Classes range from Pee-Wee to Adult Semi-Private lessons. Register online today! For more information, please contact (714) 961-7192.

No one to play with? No problem, we've got you covered! Come join us and play one of the hottest sports around! Parks & Recreation staff will be onsite with equipment to help facilitate matches among you and your friends. No pre-registration necessary.

Box Canyon Park (22400 Foxtail Dr.)

January 10 - March 28

Tuesdays from 9 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Brush Canyon Park (28282 Brush Canyon Dr.)

January 26 - March 30

Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

For more information, please call the Thomas Lasorda Jr. Field House at 714-961-7192.

Teens, are you tired of your old, boring, Friday night routine? Well, look no further! Come join our recreation staff at the Thomas Lasorda Jr. Field House (4701 Casa Loma Ave.) and get your game on! Enjoy two hours of fun console gaming on the Nintendo Switch and then participate in some high-action, fast-paced, dodgeball in the gym! Food and drinks will be provided so invite your friends and join our staff for this epic night out! $10 per person for ages 12-15 yrs.

Friday, 1/20, 6:00-8:30 p.m. Course #20486

Enjoy a relaxing night out at the Cultural Arts Center for a wine and paint night! Attendees will receive step-by-step instructions on how to create their own masterpieces while enjoying light snacks and drinks. Ticket includes one complimentary glass of wine or beer with additional drinks available for purchase. Guests must be 21 or older; tickets are $50 per person.

Friday, 1/20, 6:30-9:00 p.m. - Purchase tickets

Family ART Experience is a series of workshops designed for families to engage in art experiences and exploration together. Each month will feature one art form such as acrylic painting, watercolor, ceramics, culinary art, jewelry making, chalk, and much more! Join us for an unforgettable experience of making memories that will last a lifetime at the Yorba Linda Cultural Arts Center. To register, visit YLRecOnline.com and select an available time slot. Only one registration required per family (up to 5 people). For more information, please call the Cultural Arts Center at (657) 242-4660.

The Gallery at the Yorba Linda Cultural Arts Center is proud to host its first Local Artist Showcase, which features over 20 works of art from artists in Yorba Linda and the surrounding areas. The exhibit will run through January 27, 2023, and is accessible to the public during Cultural Arts Center hours. The community is invited to attend a reception on Saturday, January 7, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. to honor the featured artists. For more information, please contact the Cultural Arts Center at 657-242-4660. 

Join recreation staff every week for our Mini Sports for Mighty Tykes classes! This newly formatted 8-week program is for children ages 3-5 and will have classes in soccer, basketball, and t-ball. Your mighty tyke will learn the basics of these activities while having fun alongside teammates and enthusiastic coaches. Our curriculum is designed to fine-tune motor skills, improve athleticism, and promote sportsmanship and teamwork, all in a fun and energetic environment. Registration fee includes a Mighty Tykes t-shirt.

Soccer:

Tuesday, 1/31-3/28, 4:00-4:45 p.m. Course #20433

Saturdays, 2/4-3/25:

9:30-10:15 a.m. Course #20431

10:30-11:15 a.m. Course #20432

Basketball:

Thursday, 2/2-3/30, 5:15-6:00 p.m. Course #20425

T-Ball:

Thursday, 2/2-3/30, 4:00-4:45 p.m. Course #20524

Saturday, 2/4-3/25, 8:30-9:15 a.m. Course #20523

Join the City of Yorba Linda's Community Volunteer Program! Each month there will be various opportunities for students in grades 9 - 12 to receive volunteer hours, including assisting with special events, youth sports, and senior citizen programs. Applications are available online or in person at the Thomas Lasorda Jr. Field House (4701 Casa Loma Avenue). For more information about how to get involved, you can reach us at (714) 961-7192, or by email at teenvolunteer@yorbalindaca.gov.

Make a difference in the community while having fun by working for the City of Yorba Linda Parks & Recreation Department! Part-time Senior Recreation Leader and Recreation Leader positions are available now. Part-time staff will enjoy working a flexible schedule with competitive pay in a fun environment! Roles include:

• Youth & Adult Sports
• Senior Programs
• Arts & Theater
• Special Events
• Customer Service
• Adventure Playground

Apply online here.

Our popular comedy night is back! Join us in our state-of-the-art Virginia De Land Theater at the Cultural Arts Center (4802 Lakeview Ave) for an adult night of fun from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.! The event will begin with a social hour featuring light snacks and a beer, wine, and soft drink bar. Afterward, guests will enjoy a lineup of three professional comedians. Attendees will receive one complimentary drink and additional drinks will be available for purchase. Guests must be 21+. Tickets are $35 per person and can be purchased online using Course #20853.

Join experienced ceramist Robin Weinberg for this new series of beginning ceramics workshops. Using clay molded by hand and various objects, Robin will guide you in creating a seasonal project each session. The first day of each workshop will focus on clay work and the second day will focus on glazing. Pieces will be kiln-fired and available for pickup following each series. $30 per child, fee includes adult participation.

Sundays, February 5 & 12

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Course #20888

Battle it out with NERF at our Teen "Glow in the Dark" Nerf Night from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Parks and Recreation staff will transform the Thomas Lasorda Jr. Field House Gymnasium (4701 Casa Loma Ave) into a battleground of fun for ages 10-13! Participants must provide their own NERF guns and protective eyewear; darts will be provided by staff. Remember to label your belongings. Participants will compete in a variety of games including Capture the Flag, Team Elimination, and Free-for-All. $10 per person, register online using Course #20487.

Are you ready to experience the most radical night of your life? The City of Yorba Linda's Parks and Recreation Department invites all dads and daughters to our Totally 80's Daddy Daughter Dance. "Pop" your collars, put on those leg warmers, and break out the Aqua Net and join us for an awesome night of dinner, dancing, crafts, and games! This event sells out every year, so sign up early! $20 per person for ages 4-12.

Friday, 2/24, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Course #20489

Since 1999, the City of Yorba Linda has honored exceptional athletic accomplishments by individual athletes or teams in Yorba Linda and outstanding contributions to athletic organizations serving Yorba Linda through its Athletic Achievement Recognition Wall of Fame program.

Past honorees include:

• Jonathan Pettibone
• Dan Kennedy
• Heather Brown
• Travis Kirschke
• Don Aase

Nomination forms are available on the City's website or at any city facility. Nominations must be submitted by Friday, March 3, 2023, either online or in-person at the Thomas Lasorda Jr. Field House. For more information about the Wall of Fame program, please call 714-961-7192.

Residents, join us in this New Year’s resolution to keep Yorba Linda Parks clean, safe, and attractive for all the public to enjoy through our Clean Park Campaign.  Every little bit helps, so please join us in making a difference. By lending a hand and working together we can keep our parks looking their best for generations to enjoy!

How to Participate:

• Please do not litter. Pick-up after your visit to the park and help pick-up other litter you see during your visit. 

• Pick-up after your pet. Doggie waste stations and bags are available throughout our parks.

• Keep your dogs leashed for the safety of your dog, other dogs, and visitors to the park.

• Report damaged landscaping areas, playground equipment, or broken drinking fountains, sprinklers, or other park and field concerns through MyCivic311.

• Donate - individuals, organizations, and businesses can donate through the Community Sponsorship Program. Donations can be earmarked for specific projects or larger donations. For more details visit www.yorbalindaca.gov.

• Volunteer - Non-profit organizations or groups of individuals can volunteer and complete park rehabilitation projects. One of the best ways to volunteer is to participate in Love Yorba Linda.

Are you, or a member of your immediate household, a Veteran? Join the City of Yorba Linda and participate in this community program by proudly displaying your veteran flag or banner. The Veteran Recognition Program is designed to honor and recognize Veterans living in Yorba Linda. The Veteran banners are 18" x 48" and are designed to be displayed on residences by affixing the banner to the eaves of the structure, patio cover, or overhang. The flags are 3' x 5' and can be displayed using a traditional flagpole or a house-mounted flagpole. Each flag/banner will state "A Yorba Linda Veteran Lives Here" and will have the logo of the military branch in which the veteran served. Banners are $25, flags are $55. Order your veteran banner or flag here!

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 164, 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 is adjacent to Yorba Linda Town Center and historic Main Street.

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

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 at www.yorbalindaca.gov. For more information, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 714-961-7160 or ylpr@yorbalindaca.gov.