July is recognized as Parks and Recreation Month throughout the nation and provides agencies like Yorba Linda the opportunity to celebrate and inform residents how integral parks, recreation, and community services are to their communities. Please join in the celebration by staying active and getting out to enjoy the parks, trails, programs, and events offered throughout Yorba Linda. You can view a listing of all the summer programs and events online by browsing our Summer Activity Guide or visiting our registration website YLRecOnline.com.

Gather your family and friends and join the City of Yorba Linda as we light up the summer sky at our annual 4th of July Spectacular! One of Yorba Linda's most beloved traditions, the event will be held on Tuesday, July 4, at Veterans Park (4756 Valley View Avenue) and Yorba Linda Middle School (4777 Casa Loma Avenue.) The entertainment and activities will begin at 5:00 p.m. and the "Fireworks Spectacular" will begin at 9:00 p.m. Event highlights include:

• Live music
• A photo booth
• A Kids' Zone featuring free games and activities
• Kids Scavenger Hunt (Social Media booth)
• A variety of food and vendor booths
• A fantastic fireworks show!

To view detailed event information, please visit yorbalindaca.gov.

Enjoy a relaxing night out at the Cultural Arts Center for a wine and paint night! Attendees will receive step-by-step instruction from Tara Bergey of Orange Palette Parties to create their own masterpiece while enjoying light snacks and drinks. Ticket includes canvas, all supplies needed, and one complimentary glass of wine or beer with additional drinks available for purchase. Guests must be 21 or older; tickets are $50 per person.

Saturday, July 8, 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 

Purchase tickets

Pickleball is back indoors! Join us this summer at the Thomas Lasorda Jr. Field House (4701 Casa Loma Ave) from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. for some fast paced pickleball action!

Every Wednesday & Friday

June 21 - August 25

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Meet new people, make new friends, and most importantly, have fun! The cost is $2 per person per day. We will supply everything you need, including balls, racquets, and six total courts. Please share this information with friends and family, all are welcome! Each participant must sign a liability waiver, and children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For more information, please call the Thomas Lasorda Jr. Field House at 714-961-7192. 

Know before you go!

Visit the City of Yorba Linda's website at yorbalindaca.gov for the most accurate, up-to-date information about the newly renovated Adventure Playground.

Looking for something fun to do over summer break? Stay busy with our exciting summer camps and programs! We offer a variety of half-day and full-day programs including; sports, arts, STEM, and more! Summer programs will run through August 27, 2023.

View all of our camp activities in our online Summer Activity Guide. Registration can be completed online at YLRecOnline.com. For more information, please contact (714) 961-7192.

Spend an afternoon at the Arts Studio painting a ceramic piece! Attendees can choose from a variety of pieces and all pieces will be glazed and fired after painting. Parents may drop off children or stay and participate. Parents may paint their own piece too, but must register and pay if they will be participating. $20 per person.

Tuesday's 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

 July 11: Course #21952

The City of Yorba Linda Parks and Recreation Department presents Movies in the Park! Come join us at Hurless Barton Park (4601 Casa Loma Ave.) for our third Movie in the Park of 2023 featuring Sonic the Hedgehog 2. The movie will begin at dusk (approx. 8:00 p.m.) and be shown on a 20-foot inflatable screen for an AWESOME viewing experience! Don't forget to bring a blanket or a low lawn chair for seating. Dogs are not recommended. No pre-registration is required. For more information, please call (714) 961-7192.

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.

End your weekend on a high note! Pack a picnic basket and your dancing shoes and come down to Hurless Barton Park Amphitheater (4601 Casa Loma Avenue) from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. to enjoy some great music with family and friends this summer! Seating is available on the grass, so please bring beach chairs and blankets. Dogs are not recommended, and alcohol is not allowed in the park.

2023 Concert Schedule:

July 16: Blue Breeze Band (Soul, Funk, R&B, Jazz)

July 23: Daniel Bonte & the Bona Fide (Country)

July 30: Twisted Gypsy (Fleetwood Mac Tribute)

August 6: 4 Alarm Band (Popular 90's - Present)

August 13: The OC3 (Classic Rock)

August 20: The Reflexx (80's Alternative)

For more information, please visit our Summer 2023 Activity Guide.

Put on your sneakers and join us as we play different sports in the Thomas Lasorda Jr. Field House Gym (4701 Casa Loma Ave.) We will play sports such as soccer, basketball, football, and more. Space is limited, so sign up early!

Monday's 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

July 17: Course #21397

July 31: Course #21398

Recommended for ages 6-12 yrs. $10 per person.

Ever been interested in trying out watercolors? Been intimidated by the thought of oil pastels? Come join us as we dip our toes into the very basics of acrylic paint, watercolors, jewelry making, oil pastels, and other art media! Enjoy the freedom to try your hand at something new!

Wednesday's 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

July 19: Course #21945

July 26: Course #21946

August 2: Course #21947

August 9: Course #21948

Recommended for ages 10+ yrs. $15 per person.

Stay active this summer 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.

Men and Women's Adult "5 on 5" Basketball League is here! To view dates, locations, and to register visit YLRecOnline.com. Registrations are accepted for teams only, but individual players may email us at be placed on our "Free Agent List." You can also email adultsports@yorbalindaca.gov to be added to our notification list. For more information, please contact us by email or by phone at (714) 961-591.

Now is the time to make your family's activity wish list! The Guide will be delivered to residents' homes and available for pick-up at Recreation facilities beginning July 5. Mark your calendar for Fall 2023 registration dates:

Yorba Linda Residents

Wednesday, July 26, 10:00 a.m.

The City of Yorba Linda, in partnership with the Orange County Transportation Authority and California Yellow Cab, provides a low-cost, door-to-door, wheelchair-accessible transportation program for Yorba Linda resident seniors aged 60 years and older. Rides are available 7 days a week, including holidays, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Riders must pre-register before scheduling trips. For more information please contact the Yorba Linda Community Center at (714) 961-7181.

The City of Yorba Linda Parks and Recreation Department is currently looking for enthusiastic and responsible 7th and 8th-grade middle school students to form the Teen Action Committee (T.A.C) for the 2023-2024 school year. Earn volunteer hours, learn new skills, and meet new friends.

Applications are being accepted now at City Hall, the Community Center, Thomas Lasorda Jr. Field House, Travis Ranch Activity Center, and online at the City website.

For more information please contact us at:

theteenvolunteer@yorbalindaca.gov or

(714) 961-7192.

Are you in need of volunteer hours? 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.

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 p.m. - 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 glass of wine or draft beer from Tap Truck OC with additional beer or wine available for purchase. Guests must be 21+. Tickets are $40 per person and can be purchased online using Course #21943.

The whole family is invited to enjoy a screening of Marcel the Shell with Shoes On in the Virginia De Land Theater on the big screen. The heartwarming mockumentary tells the story of Marcel, an adorable one-inch tall shell, and his search to be reunited with his long-lost family. Attend the 90-minute film screening and stick around to make your own Marcel craft while enjoying a lively discussion of the movie's themes. Light refreshments will be served or bring your own snacks. Film is rated PG and recommended for ages 8+. $5 per person.

Saturday, August 12. 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Course #21944

Family STEAM night is back at the Cultural Arts Center! Families are invited to enjoy all new crafts that blend science and ART together. Attendees will enjoy a science show for all ages and a variety of hands-on art and science activities. Only one registration is required per family. $25 per family. Register here to see where art and science meet!

Friday, August 18, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Join us for the second annual Chalk Art Festival at the Yorba Linda Cultural Arts Center. The outdoor paseo will be transformed with artwork provided by professional chalk artists James Festini, Nuria Martinez, Stacy Moffatt, and Lauren Ramirez while attendees enjoy music by Mari. The event will feature a giant chalk mural and plenty of chalk for kids to color, a craft station, and lawn games. Food trucks Bred's Nashville Hot Chicken and Scooter's Italian Ice will be selling food. For more information, please contact the Cultural Arts Center at (657) 242-4660.

Saturday, August 26, 2023, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Although 100 percent preventable, drowning is the leading cause of death among children ages five and under and the second leading cause among children under fourteen. Drowning is silent and can occur in as little as two inches of water and in as quickly as 20 seconds. Since drowning cases increase during the summer months, the City of Yorba Linda urges parents and caretakers to remain vigilant when children are near water and encourages you to keep your family and friends safe by following these water safety rules:

• Never swim alone
• Designate a water watcher
• Do not rely on swimming aids
• Go feet first
• Play safely around water
• Educate kids on swimming safety
• Stay away from pool drains; and
• Always wear sunscreen!

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 on our City website. For more information, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (714) 961-7160 or ylpr@yorbalindaca.gov.