Every Park in Riverside

Did you know there are over 50 parks in Riverside? My family is on a mission to visit all of them, and then share all the info with you!

Here is a list of all the parks in Riverside that we’ll be visiting. As I share info about each park, I’ll link to it below. Stay tuned!

Riverside Park Map:

I created a Google Map with family-friendly Riverside locations, including parks, libraries, fun zones, and more. Parks are indicated on the map in two ways:

• orange swing icon = park with a playground

• brown tree icon = park without a playground

Every City Park in Riverside:

This is a list of all the parks run by the City of Riverside Parks, Recreation, and Community Services department. You can see a map of all the parks, with a list of their amenities, on the last few pages of their Activity Guide.

• Andulka Park - big park with a playground, baseball fields, and nice walking path

• Arlington Heights Sports Park - big playground here!

• Arlington Park

• Bergamont Park

• Bobby Bonds Park - playground, community pool (open in summer), and community center

• Bordwell Park - playground, baseball fields, and walking paths

• Bryant Park

• Carlson Park - dog park

• Castleview Park - nice new castle-themed playground with a hiking trail at the back

• Challen Park - note: this is a “natural park” without amenities

• Collett Park

• Dario Vasquez - small park with playground

• Don Derr Park

• Don Jones Park

• Don Lorenzi Park

• Doty Trust Park

• Fairmount Park - big historic park with all-access playground, ponds, and more

• Golden Star Park - note: this is an undeveloped park (just land owned by the city)

• Harrison Park

• Highland Park

• Hole Lake - note: this is an undeveloped park (just land owned by the city)

• Hunt Park

• Hunter Hobby Park - train themed playground and free train rides twice a month by Riverside Live Steamers

• Islander Park - this park is only open during the summer, featuring a pool

• Janet Goeske Center

• La Sierra Park and Senior Center

• Lincoln Park

• Loring Park - note: this is a “natural park” without amenities

• Low Park

• Martha Maclean/Anza Narrows - this big park has picnic tables and frisbee golf, and is the simplest way to access the Santa Ana River

• Mission Ranch Park - note: this is an undeveloped park (just land owned by the city)

• Mt. Rubidoux - paved hiking trails up to the top of Mt. Rubidoux

• Mt. Vernon - note: this is an undeveloped park (just land owned by the city)

• Mountain View Park

• Myra Linn Park

• Newman Park

• Nichols Park

• North Park

• Orange Terrace Community Park - big playground, splash pad, and community center right next to the Orange Terrace Library

• Patterson Park - under construction until spring 2027

• Rancho Loma Park

• Reid Park

• Riverwalk Dog Park

• Rutland Park

• Ryan Bonaminio Park at the Tequesquite Arroyo - big park with playground right next to Mt. Rubidoux

• Savi Ranch Park - note: this is an undeveloped park (just land owned by the city)

• Shamel Park

• Swanson Park

• Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park - huge nature reserve with hiking trails

• Sycamore Highlands Park - playground and beautiful view of Riverside, with access to Sycamore Canyon hiking trails

• Taft Park

• Tim Strack Park (El Dorado Park) - new fire department themed playground

• Thundersky Park

• Victoria Cross - note: this is an undeveloped park (just land owned by the city)

• Villegas Park

• Washington Park - my children call this “In N Out park” because we will often come here to enjoy our In N Out burgers and play on the playground

• White Park and Dales Senior Center

County/State Parks in the Riverside Area

• Hidden Valley Nature Center - this is a county park between Riverside and Norco. There is a little nature center that’s open on Saturday, with nature trails and bike paths. Parking is $5 per car, paid with cash on the honor system.

• Rancho Jurupa Regional Park - this county park features campsites, a huge splash pad, playgrounds, mini golf, and more. There is a per-person charge to get into the park, paid at the staffed entrance gate.

• Citrus State Historic Park - this state park features a small citrus museum, along with orange groves to walk through and lots of open space to run around on the grass. There is a $7ish parking fee that is heavily enforced - make sure you go to the machine and pay when you arrive.

• Lake Perris State Recreation Area - this state park features a huge lake (water reservoir), camping, and playgrounds. Be sure if your children are on a boat or kayak that they wear life jackets!!

Other Parks Near Riverside:

This is not a comprehensive list, but here are a few nearby parks that my family has visited that you might enjoy:

• Shadow Rock Park in Jurupa Valley - a rare park that has an enclosed playground!

• Horseshoe Lake Park in Jurupa Valley - my children really like the playground here

• Enchanted Hills Park in Perris - fun playground design and lots to explore here!