City celebrates Sunset View Wildlife Area​​​​​​​ with ribbon cutting event

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - A ribbon-cutting was held Friday to celebrate the opening of the Sunset View Wildlife Area.

It's a project that's been in the works for over two decades.

The two-acre area is transformed into a passive recreational park with native trees and shrubs, a wildlife viewing area and several more amenities.

"We wanted to create a more beautiful entry into the East Wetlands - walking trails, biking trails, and it provides connectivity from the bike path. The paved bike path that goes through this area and over to a primitive. There's a boat ramp that accesses the south channel for kayaking and fishing, paddle boarding, things like that," said Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area Executive Director Cathy Douglas.

The Yuma National Heritage Area says this is meant to be an extension of the native habitat within the 380-acre East Westlands area.