California Mask Guidance Remains in Effect through February 15
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has issued updated guidance to extend the statewide indoor mask mandate through February 15, 2022. Therefore, masks will continue to be required indoors when participating in adult and youth classes offered by the Parks and Recreation Department.

Thank you for your understanding during this time. If you have any questions, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 714-961-7160 or by email at YLParksandRec@yorbalindaca.gov.
Online Picnic Shelter Reservations Now Available
The Yorba Linda Parks and Recreation Department is excited to offer the community the convenience of online reservations for the City's eight picnic shelters. Picnic shelters are conveniently located throughout the City and are the perfect venue for birthday parties, picnics, and other outdoor gatherings. To make a reservation, visit YLRecOnline.com. Please note, to reserve a shelter on a mobile device, the user must select "view full site" to access the Facilities module. Users can also view a listing of City parks and facilities on the City website. For additional information, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 714-961-7160.
Parent Toddler Art Time
Fridays, January 21 - April 1
Parent Toddler Art Time at the Yorba Linda Cultural Arts Center is moving to a new weekly format!

Parent Toddler Art Time is a series of workshops designed for our littlest artists to explore the arts with projects geared towards artists ages 2-5. Registration is now available in a convenient 9-meeting package with two-time slots available.

Fridays, January 21-April 1 (No class 2/11 or 3/11)
Course #18686: 9:00-9:45 a.m.
Course #18687: 10:15-11:00 a.m.

Cost of the 9-class package is $36 and covers the parent and child. Attendees can also register for individual classes at $5 per class on YLRecOnline.com, search "Parent Toddler Art Time" for details.

Teen Night Out: Play Live Nation
Saturday, January 29
Join recreation staff at Play Live Nation at the Brea Mall on Saturday, January 29 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m., and test your gaming skills! Recreation staff will supervise the evening of gaming and trivia. Admission includes two hours of gaming, food, drinks, and raffle prizes. Invite your friends and join us for this epic Teen Night out! $20 per person, course #18351. For more information, please contact the Thomas Lasorda Jr. Field House at 714-961-7192.
Mini Sports for Mighty Tykes: Agility & Games
February 5-March 26
Join recreation staff every week for our Mini Sports for Mighty Tykes: Agility & Games class on Saturday mornings from 11:00 to 11:45 a.m. at Hurless Barton Park! The newly formatted 8-week program will explore a variety of games and agility exercises 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. Classes will be held with small cohort sizes and social distancing will be encouraged. Registration fee includes a Mighty Tykes t-shirt. $64 per person, register using course #18301.
Rec Soccer
February 3-March 24
Join recreation staff for this fun soccer skills and drills program held on Thursday afternoons from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Yorba Linda Community Center. Recreation staff will teach children the fundamentals of soccer, including skills in dribbling, passing, and shooting, in a fun, safe, and friendly environment. Classes will be held in small cohort sizes and encourage social distancing. Price includes a t-shirt. $64 per person, register using course #18685.
Teen Job Workshop
Friday, February 11
Students in grades 9-12 are invited to learn how to create a resume, prepare for an interview, and much more at this workshop presented by our Recreation staff on Friday, February 11 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Attendees will learn how to apply for jobs, prepare for the interview process, and even participate in mock interviews. Register online for this free workshop using course #18377. For more information, please contact the Thomas Lasorda Jr. Field House at 714-961-7192.

Super Hero
Daddy Daughter Dance
Friday, February 25
All dads and daughters are invited to the Superhero Daddy Daughter Dance on Friday, February 25 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Yorba Linda Community Center, 4501 Casa Loma Avenue, for a night of heroic adventure! Girls ages 4 through 12 will enjoy a night of dinner, dancing, crafts, and games with their superhero guardian. This event sells out every year, so sign-up quickly! The parental guardian and daughter must each register. $20 per person, Course #18292.
Take a Look at the New YLRecOnline
The Parks and Recreation Department's online registration website, YLRecOnline.com, has received an updated look for the new year. The refreshed website is mobile-friendly, features a cleaner and more organized interface, and provides a streamlined checkout process.

Registration is currently available for all winter programs, including fitness, art, education, teen and family activities; browse the new site and register yourself or a family member for a recreation program today!

Adventure Playground Renovation Update
Since 1983 Adventure Playground has fueled creative play, invited kids to get dirty, and brought imagination to life in one of the City’s most popular programs. Due to aging amenities, Adventure Playground is undergoing a renovation to update the site that will feature several popular amenities that have contributed to the unique history and success of the program, along with adding new amenities that will continue to bring enjoyment to children and families throughout Yorba Linda. To view the most recent construction progress please visit the City’s website. 

Now Accepting Nominations for the Athletic Achievement Recognition Wall of Fame
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. Honorees are inducted through a ceremony and reception at the Athletic Achievement Wall of Fame, located at the Thomas Lasorda Jr. Field House.

Nomination forms are available on the City's website www.yorbalindaca.gov/WallofFame or at any city facility. Nominations must be submitted by Friday, March 4, 2022, online or in person at the Thomas Lasorda Jr. Field House. For more questions about the Wall of Fame program, please call 714-961-7192.
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.


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 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 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!