With some of the Arizona State Parks on the permanent closure list, a deal between the parks department and the city of Yuma may emerge as a model for the cash strapped state.
Under the agreement, the city will operate the Quartermaster Depot park temporarily to ensure the historic attraction remains open for residents and visitors alike until the state recovers financially.
Yuma took over operation of the Depot last October. Since then the park has had 14,000 visitors, more than it had during the entire last 12 months.
"That's an example of Yuma working with the state to improve services to the public," Governor Brewer said in a speech in Yuma.
She later told the Yuma Sun: "Absolutely, the park is a role model for the rest of the state. I'm so thrilled to hear about how the city is stepping up to take this responsibility from the state. I've shared that with many other communities. It's remarkable you were able to put that together."
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