Riverside, Riverside County, CA

Places to go in Riverside

24 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Andulka Park

Outdoors

Andulka Park

Tennis center with 10 championship courts along with lessons, programs & a full-service pro shop.

5201 Chicago Ave, Riverside, CA 92507, USA

Arlington Heights Sports Park

Outdoors

Arlington Heights Sports Park

9401 Cleveland Ave, Riverside, CA 92503, USA

Box Springs Mountain Reserve

Outdoors

Box Springs Mountain Reserve

1,100 sloping acres with 15 miles of trails accessible to hikers, mountain bikers & equestrians.

9699 Box Springs Mountain Rd, Moreno Valley, CA 92557, USA

California Citrus State Historic Park

Outdoors

California Citrus State Historic Park

Park dedicated to preserving the history of California's great citrus boom of the 20th century.

9400 Dufferin Ave, Riverside, CA 92503, USA

Challen Park

Outdoors

Challen Park

Sprawling nature area with hilly open space, hiking trails, scenic views & a parking lot.

4602 Challen Ave, Riverside, CA 92503, USA

Doty Trust Park

Outdoors

Doty Trust Park

Nature site with a water park, playground, picnicking with grills & trails with an exercise course.

5410 Golden Ave, Riverside, CA 92505, USA

Etiwanda Falls Trailhead

Outdoors

Etiwanda Falls Trailhead

Etiwanda Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739, USA

Fairmount Park

Outdoors

Fairmount Park

Serene park featuring picnic areas, rose gardens, lakes, rental pedal boats & a golf course.

2601 Fairmount Blvd, Riverside, CA 92501, USA

Heart Rock Trail

Outdoors

Heart Rock Trail

Heart-shaped hole in a cliff next to a cascading 20-ft. waterfall, reachable by a scenic trail.

250 CA-138, Crestline, CA 92325, USA

Hidden Valley Nature Center

Outdoors

Hidden Valley Nature Center

Tranquil nature preserve offering scenic views & trails for hiking, cycling & horseback riding.

11401 Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA 92505, USA

Hiking Trail Bonita Falls

Outdoors

Hiking Trail Bonita Falls

814 Lytle Creek Rd, Lytle Creek, CA 92358, USA

Hunter Hobby Park

Outdoors

Hunter Hobby Park

Green space with softball fields, picnic tables, grills & free mini steam-train rides twice a month.

1401 Iowa Ave, Riverside, CA 92507, USA

La Sierra Park

Outdoors

La Sierra Park

Park has softball & baseball fields, basketball courts, a playground, picnic & BBQ areas & more.

5215 La Sierra Ave, Riverside, CA 92505, USA

Martha McLean-Anza Narrows Park

Outdoors

Martha McLean-Anza Narrows Park

Open space on the Santa Ana River with jogging & biking trails & areas for picnicking.

5759 Jurupa Ave, Riverside, CA 92504, USA

Mount Rubidoux Park

Outdoors

Mount Rubidoux Park

Natural terrain for dog-running, hiking & views, centered around a giant white cross at the summit.

4706 Mount Rubidoux Dr, Riverside, CA 92501, USA

Orange Terrace Community Park

Outdoors

Orange Terrace Community Park

This community park offers baseball & softball fields, a basketball court, picnic area & playground.

20010 Orange Terrace Pkwy, Riverside, CA 92508, USA

Ortega Falls

Outdoors

Ortega Falls

-33382, 32806 Ortega Hwy., Lake Elsinore, CA 92530, USA

Potato Mountain

Outdoors

Potato Mountain

Palmer Evey Mtwy, Claremont, CA 91711, USA

Rancho Jurupa Park

Outdoors

Rancho Jurupa Park

Semi-rural parkland & campsite featuring shady cottonwood trees, graceful meadows & 2 lakes.

4800 Crestmore Rd, Riverside, CA 92509, USA

Ryan Bonaminio Park

Outdoors

Ryan Bonaminio Park

Neighborhood park featuring athletic fields & courts, a playground, picnic shelters & concessions.

5000 Tequesquite Ave, Riverside, CA 92506, USA

Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park

Outdoors

Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park

Several trails connect this 1,424-acre public space to the communities surrounding it.

400 Central Ave, Riverside, CA 92507, USA

Sycamore Highlands Park

Outdoors

Sycamore Highlands Park

Rolling neighborhood park with children's play & picnic areas & scenic footpaths.

Sycamore Highlands Park, 5777, 5777 Fair Isle Dr, Riverside, CA 92507, USA

UC Riverside Botanic Gardens

Outdoors

UC Riverside Botanic Gardens

University's garden offers 40 leafy acres of 3,500+ plant species & 200+ bird types. Open daily.

1 Botanic Gardens Dr, Riverside, CA 92507, USA

White Park

Outdoors

White Park

Scenic park featuring walking paths, a gazebo & gardens with exotic plants, plus various festivals.

3936 Chestnut St, Riverside, CA 92501, USA