The Guide - Fall 2021
Parent Toddler Art Time at the Yorba Linda Cultural Arts Center (4802 Lakeview Avenue) is a series of workshops designed for our littlest artists to explore the arts by imagining different concepts, exploring various mediums, and creating their own works of art. Projects are geared towards artists ages 2-5. Three timeslots are available, register online at YLRecOnline.com using Activity #18097.
Only one registration is required per family; a maximum family size of five people per family is allowed. For more information, please call the Cultural Arts Center at 657-242-4660.

Additional upcoming dates:
Saturday, October 16
Join us at Hurless Barton Park (4601 Casa Loma Avenue) for our Movie in the Park, featuring Cars 3! The movie will begin at dusk (approximately at 7:00 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.
You are invited to take your health to the "next level" at the 2021 Senior Wellness Expo on Saturday, October 16 at the Yorba Linda Community Center (4501 Casa Loma Avenue).

The Senior Wellness Expo is designed for older adults ages fifty and better and their family and friends, to experience a variety of services and information provided by dozens of health and wellness vendors. Highlights of the event include:

  • Free Flu Shots (provided by St. Jude Medical Center);
  • Medical Screenings;
  • Informational Seminars & Live Demonstrations;
  • Healthy Cooking Demonstrations;
  • Raffle Prizes; and
  • Light refreshments and snacks.

Two event time slots are available, 9:00-10:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. To reserve your spot for this free event, please call the Community Center at 714-961-7181. Walk-ins welcome pending event capacity. For more information, view the event website.
Join us for a special Halloween hike! There are no spooks or frights, but there is lots of fun. Meet us at Travis Ranch Youth Park (21305 Via del Parque), to hike along the trail, and you'll discover treats for the kids and photo opportunities for the whole family. Pre-registration is required and is limited to fifteen families per 15-minute time slot. Only one registration required per family. Registration is available online at YLRecOnline.com with Activity #18138. For more information, please call the Thomas Lasorda Jr. Field House at 714-961-7192.

Families are invited to join us at the Yorba Linda Cultural Arts Center (4802 Lakeview Avenue) on Saturday, October 30 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. to experience a night of pumpkin decorating, crafts, a live marionette show in the Virginia De Land Theater, and other spooky fun! Costumes are welcome. Only one registration required per family, up to five family members. Registration is available online at YLRecOnline.com with Activity #18549. For more information, please call the Cultural Arts Center at 657-242-4660.
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. Part time staff 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

Apply online on the City website.
Students in grades 6-12 are invited to donate their time at the Thomas Lasorda Jr. Field House (4701 Casa Loma Avenue) by creating items for Placentia/Yorba Linda Meals on Wheels. Projects will include decorating placemats, writing Thanksgiving letters, and creating origami flowers. Along with the service projects, volunteers will enjoy a continental breakfast and lunch for participating in Youth Empowerment Service Day. For more information, please contact the Thomas Lasorda Jr. Field House at 714-961-7192.
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.
Weekly Flag Raising Ceremony Held at Veterans Park
Members of the community are encouraged to honor our local military personnel and veterans at a weekly flag-raising ceremony held at the Yorba Linda Veterans Memorial at  Veterans Park. The ceremony is held every Thursday at 4:15 p.m.


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!