The Spring 2023 issue of The Guide is available to view online at YLRecOnline.com or you can pick up a copy at one of our recreation facilities. Mark your calendars for all the upcoming, exciting events we have planned for you and your family to enjoy!

The City of Yorba Linda is currently accepting applications for the 2023-2024 Military Street Banner Program. The program is designed to honor and recognize Yorba Linda Gold Star and active-duty military personnel. Military banners will be displayed from mid-May 2023 through mid-May 2024 on light poles along sections of Yorba Linda Boulevard. The deadline to submit applications is April 1, 2023, and the cost is $100. To complete the application and submit payment, please visit the City website.

A printable application is also available online. For more information please call 714-961-7160.

Stay active this winter 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.

If you are in grades 9-12 and would like to acquire more knowledge about applying for jobs and preparing for your future, this is the workshop for you! Attendees will learn how to create a resume, apply for positions, prepare for an interview, and even participate in mock interviews at this workshop presented by recreation staff on Friday, March 10, from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Register online for this free workshop using Course #20488. For more information, please contact the Thomas Lasorda Jr. Field House at 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.

Enjoy a relaxing evening out at the Cultural Arts Center for a wine and paint night! Attendees will receive step-by-step instructions on how to create their own masterpieces while enjoying light snacks and drinks. Ticket includes 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, 3/18, 6:30 p.m - 9:00 p.m. 

Purchase tickets

Bring the whole family for a Saturday evening of appreciating the arts. Enjoy live music on the events lawn, tasty eats from food trucks, and an art walk along the paseo featuring local artists! You won't want to miss this fun, free, family event.



Expressions will be offered on Saturday evenings from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. on the following dates:

• March 25: Mike Licari: Bossa Linda
• April 22: Kris Huston with Tears of Joy
• May 27: The Soulful Sound of Gina Graham
• June 24: The Ron Kobayashi Trio

For more information, please contact the Cultural Arts Center at 657-242-4660.

No one to play with? No problem, we've got you covered! Come join us and play one of the hottest sports around! Parks & Recreation staff will be onsite with equipment to help facilitate matches among you and your friends. No pre-registration necessary.

Box Canyon Park (22400 Foxtail Dr.)

January 10 - March 28

Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Brush Canyon Park (28282 Brush Canyon Dr.)

January 26 - March 30

Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

For more information, please call the Thomas Lasorda Jr. Field House at 714-961-7192.

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 [email protected].

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 now. Part-time staff will 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
• Adventure Playground

Apply online here.

New leagues for soccer, softball, and basketball are now forming. For detailed information and to register your team online visit, YLRecOnline.com. For more information, please contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone at (714) 961-7195.



Softball Leagues:

Mondays, Wednesdays, and Friday evenings, and Sunday afternoons.

Soccer Leagues:

Wednesday evenings.

Basketball Leagues:

Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

Don't miss out on this years Flashlight Egg Hunt at Hurless Barton Park on Friday, April 7, from 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. There will be two hunt zones, music, photo ops, and other activities. Don't forget to bring a flashlight, running shoes, and a basket to hunt for eggs filled with candy. Pre-registration is mandatory, registrations will not be taken the night of the event. For ages 7-13, $10 per person. Register online using Course #21134.

Kids ages 2-9 and their families are invited to join us at Hurless Barton Park on Saturday, April 8 for our annual Egg-Citement Hunt, for a morning of crafts, games, face painting, a petting zoo, age-specific hunt zones, and a special visit from the bunny! There will be plenty of plastic eggs stuffed with candy and prizes to be found, so bring a basket to collect all your goodies. This is a free event, so you do not need to pre-register but please arrive early as the Egg Hunt will begin at 10:00 a.m. sharp. In case of rain, the Egg Hunt will be canceled. For more information, call the Yorba Linda Community Center at (714) 961-7181.

Mark your calendars, our spring youth swim lessons at Heritage Oak Private School have returned! We have simplified our swim lesson registration to help you enroll your child for the appropriate swim level based on their age. Two sessions will be offered this spring for varying ages and levels:

Session 1:

April 10 - May 3 (Mon & Wed)

April 11 - May 4 (Tues & Thurs)

Session 2:

May 8 - June 5 (Mon & Wed)

May 9 - June 1 (Tues & Thurs)

View class schedules and step-by-step instructions in our online Spring Activity Guide. Registration can be completed online at YLRecOnline.com. For more information, please call 714-961-7192.

Come join the City Recreation Staff in our fun-filled beginners' volleyball clinics! These newly formatted programs will focus on the fundamentals of passing, setting, and serving while emphasizing the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship. Spiketimers attending the Junior Clinic will meet for instructional clinics on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays to focus on skill development. Youth League Spiketimers will practice on Mondays and Wednesdays and compete in games on Saturdays. All Spiketimers receive a Spike Time t-shirt and volleyball. For more information, please call (714) 961-7192.

Junior Clinic (8-10 yrs):

Mon & Wed, 4/10 - 5/31, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, 4/15 - 6/3, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Course #21025

Youth League (11-13 yrs):

Mon & Wed, 4/10 - 5/31, 6:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

Saturday, 4/15 - 6/3, 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Course #21024

Get your game on with recreation staff, and other teens your age (12-15yrs), as we play oversize and regular-size board games such as Jenga, Uno, Monopoly, and more! Light refreshments will be provided, so grab some friends and stop by the Thomas Lasorda Jr. Field House (4701 Casa Loma Ave.) for this free event from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Please register using Course #21112.

Love Yorba Linda, an exciting day of community-wide service, is returning on Saturday, April 29. Volunteers can make a difference in their community by participating in various beautification projects throughout the City. Let's show our community pride by making this the biggest year yet! View more information on the Love Yorba Linda website at loveyorbalinda.org.

Join the Yorba Linda Arts Alliance Foundation and Yorba Linda Parks and Recreation Department for an arts event showcase, highlighting the creativity of our local PYLUSD high school students. This free event will be organized by the Student Arts Ambassadors and feature art displays, live demonstrations, entertainment, food vendors, and more! Bring the family and stop by the Yorba Linda Cultural Arts Center on Sunday, April 30, from 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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 online at www.yorbalindaca.gov. For more information, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 714-961-7160 or [email protected].