West Wetlands Pond, Yuma

#27 among attractions in Yuma

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The West Wetlands Park is a public park at the northwest edge of Yuma, Arizona. It is located along the Colorado River within the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area The park opened December, 2002 on 110 acres of city-owned land. The park was partially constructed by community volunteers and has been regularly voted Yuma's best park. The West Wetlands Park is currently managed by the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area Corporation, a non-profit organization, and maintained by the City of Yuma Parks and Recreation Department. ()

Created: 2002Elevation: 131 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 32°43'45"N, 114°38'10"W

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282 N 12th AveYuma 85364-1318 United States

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+1 928-373-5200

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Nearby attractions include: Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park, Saint Thomas Yuma Indian Mission, Yuma County Courthouse, Ocean To Ocean Bridge.

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Museum of 1870s Wild West-style prison
Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park, Yuma
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Mission
Saint Thomas Yuma Indian Mission, Yuma
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City hall
Yuma County Courthouse, Yuma
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Bridge
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City hall, Spanish colonial revival architecture
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32°43'24"N • 114°37'12"W
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Museum, Military museum
Yuma Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park, Yuma
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Spanish colonial revival architecture
Cactus Press-Plaza Paint Building, Yuma
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Church
Methodist Episcopal Church, Yuma
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Spanish colonial revival architecture
Lee Hotel, Yuma
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Spanish colonial revival architecture
Hotel del Ming, Yuma
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