Best Parks in Riverside, CA

Compare Riverside parks for playgrounds, walks and picnics: Fairmount, Andulka, Mount Rubidoux and Citrus Park, with parking, fees and seasonal notes.

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• Mission Ranch Park Riverside - Parks & Outdoors - Mission Ranch Park is listed by an official City of Riverside parks, facilities, or recreation source as a public park, trail, reserve, garden, recreation open space, or special-use park site. Use this listing for local park discovery, outdoor time, playground or sports planning, family outings, and neighborhood walks. Check the official city source before going for current amenities, closures, reservations, field status, and posted rules: https://www.riversideca.gov/park_rec/sites/riversideca.gov.park_rec/files/pdf/Riverside%20Parks_0.pdf
• Martha McLean Anza Narrows Park Riverside - Parks & Outdoors - Martha McLean Anza Narrows Park is listed by an official City of Riverside parks, facilities, or recreation source as a public park, trail, reserve, garden, recreation open space, or special-use park site. Use this listing for local park discovery, outdoor time, playground or sports planning, family outings, and neighborhood walks. Check the official city source before going for current amenities, closures, reservations, field status, and posted rules: https://www.riversideca.gov/park_rec/sites/riversideca.gov.park_rec/files/pdf/Riverside%20Parks_0.pdf
• Challen Park Riverside - Parks & Outdoors - Challen Park is listed by an official City of Riverside parks, facilities, or recreation source as a public park, trail, reserve, garden, recreation open space, or special-use park site. Use this listing for local park discovery, outdoor time, playground or sports planning, family outings, and neighborhood walks. Check the official city source before going for current amenities, closures, reservations, field status, and posted rules: https://www.riversideca.gov/park_rec/sites/riversideca.gov.park_rec/files/pdf/Riverside%20Parks_0.pdf
• Mount Rubidoux Park Riverside - Parks & Outdoors - Paved uphill roads, dirt trails and historic landmarks make this a walking outing rather than a playground stop. The park's 3.5 miles of paved roads describe its road network, not one prescribed loop. For a shaded picnic and playground-focused afternoon, Fairmount is the better fit among these picks. Plan the mountain visit around walking, sun exposure and your group's pace. The city recommends the adjacent Ryan Bonaminio Park parking lot. Restrooms are there during park hours, not on the mountain. Surrounding street parking is limited. Mount Rubidoux is open dawn to dusk, with no trail lighting and no night hikes. Public vehicles are not allowed on its park roads.
• California Citrus State Historic Park Riverside - Parks & Outdoors - Walk the Knoll Trail through the varietal citrus grove, explore local agricultural history and bring a picnic. Choose this for a garden-and-history outing rather than a playground visit. Picnic areas are spread through the park, with group areas near the gazebo and lawn space beside the Sunkist Center. Check individual spots for shade and group-use arrangements. Enter at 9400 Dufferin Avenue. Regular vehicle day use is $7; eligible passes and discounts may apply. Group facilities and special events can have separate charges. The visitor center normally opens Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; park hours differ and change seasonally. Fruit picking is not allowed. Check the official schedule before going.
• Reid Park Riverside - Parks & Outdoors - Reid Park is listed by an official City of Riverside parks, facilities, or recreation source as a public park, trail, reserve, garden, recreation open space, or special-use park site. Use this listing for local park discovery, outdoor time, playground or sports planning, family outings, and neighborhood walks. Check the official city source before going for current amenities, closures, reservations, field status, and posted rules: https://www.riversideca.gov/park_rec/sites/riversideca.gov.park_rec/files/pdf/Riverside%20Parks_0.pdf
• Hunter Park Riverside - Parks & Outdoors - Hunter Park is listed by an official City of Riverside parks, facilities, or recreation source as a public park, trail, reserve, garden, recreation open space, or special-use park site. Use this listing for local park discovery, outdoor time, playground or sports planning, family outings, and neighborhood walks. Check the official city source before going for current amenities, closures, reservations, field status, and posted rules: https://www.riversideca.gov/park_rec/sites/riversideca.gov.park_rec/files/pdf/Riverside%20Parks_0.pdf
• Highland Park Riverside - Parks & Outdoors - Highland Park is listed by an official City of Riverside parks, facilities, or recreation source as a public park, trail, reserve, garden, recreation open space, or special-use park site. Use this listing for local park discovery, outdoor time, playground or sports planning, family outings, and neighborhood walks. Check the official city source before going for current amenities, closures, reservations, field status, and posted rules: https://www.riversideca.gov/park_rec/sites/riversideca.gov.park_rec/files/pdf/Riverside%20Parks_0.pdf
• Patterson Park Riverside - Parks & Outdoors - Patterson Park is listed by an official City of Riverside parks, facilities, or recreation source as a public park, trail, reserve, garden, recreation open space, or special-use park site. Use this listing for local park discovery, outdoor time, playground or sports planning, family outings, and neighborhood walks. Check the official city source before going for current amenities, closures, reservations, field status, and posted rules: https://www.riversideca.gov/park_rec/sites/riversideca.gov.park_rec/files/pdf/Riverside%20Parks_0.pdf
• Fairmount Park Riverside - Parks & Outdoors - The Universal Playground has separate areas for ages 2-5 and 5-12, sensory play and sand play. Park walking paths let you add a stroll to a playground outing. Shaded picnic spots are part of the park. For a reserved group shelter, check the city's permit process and fees. Start at 2601 Fairmount Boulevard. Allow extra time around bandshell events, follow posted parking signs and check parking arrangements for organized events. The city currently marks Fairmount's splash-pad opening as TBD. Playground and picnic plans should not depend on water play being available.