Special Events


Tahoma Cemetery Historical Tours

Join a free guided walking tour of Yakima’s historic Tahoma Cemetery. Stroll through the beautiful park-like setting as tours will highlight the history of the cemetery and the stories of some of those interred within.
Location: Tahoma Cemetery, 1802 Tahoma Avenue, Yakima
Tours will meet in front of the mausoleum a few minutes before starting time. Enter the cemetery from 16th Ave.
TOURS ARE FREE, but space is limited to 25 participants – REGISTER TODAY at yakimaparks.com!
Saturday          Sept 28          4:00 p.m.          Historic teachers and educators
Sunday            Sept 29          4:00 p.m.          Historic teachers and educators
Saturday         Oct 26            3:00 p.m.          Wild lives and mayhem surrounding them
Sunday            Sept 29          4:00 p.m.          Wild lives and mayhem surrounding them
Saturday         Oct 26            3:00 p.m.          Veterans


Outdoor Summer Cinema Series

There’s nothing better than watching a good movie with family and friends outside under the stars – for FREE! Watch almost new releases and time-tested favorites and get away from it all in beautiful Chesterley Park. Sit up close on blankets or further back in lawn chairs
Location: Chesterley Park (3606 River Rd, Yakima)
Movies begin at sunset (Sundays about 8:30 p.m.)
July 21              Lilo & Stitch (PG)         
July 28              Kicking & Screaming (PG)                  
August 4          Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie (PG)                   
August 11        The Marvels (PG-13)                  
August 18       The Super Mario Bros. Movie (PG)           


Summer Sunset Concert Series

Bring your picnic dinner and a blanket or lawn chair. Come relax and listen to great music in a beautiful park.
Location: Franklin Park, 2102 Tieton Dr
Friday Evenings 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

July 12            American Honey Band            Country
July 19            The Fabulous Murphtones     Classic Rock
July 26            Englewood Heights                Rock/Pop
August 2        Joe Brooks Quartet                 Jazz
August 9        Jojo’s Mojo                              Country/Country Rock
August 16      The Spin-offs                          Blues


Parks and Recreation is always looking for Volleyball officials. If interested, please email bill.wells@yakimawa.gov


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