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Gateway Park swimming area
Gateway Park, Yuma, ArizonaRiver on Colorado RiverYes, seasonal swimming
Sandy river beach on the Colorado River with swimming, picnic ramadas, restrooms and an outdoor shower.
- Water
- River, Colorado River
- Facilities
- Sandy beach, picnic ramadas, restrooms, outdoor shower
- Lifeguard
- No lifeguard
- Managed by
- City of Yuma
When you can swim
Jan
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Open to swimmersClosed to swimmers
Getting there
At the end of Madison Avenue in historic downtown Yuma, at 1st Street and Gila.
32.7282, -114.6162
Get directionsRules to know before you go
- Follow posted signs.
- Use the buddy system.
- Children must be actively supervised.
- Do not swim alone.
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