Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District (RivCo Parks)
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The Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District (RivCoParks) is a special district operating in Riverside County, California
. The District’s focus encompasses providing high-quality recreational opportunities and preserving important features of the County’s Natural, Cultural and Historical heritage.
The parks and facilities administered by RivCoParks vary greatly in size and character. Current inventory includes 71,669 acres of land, 160 miles of regional trail, 11 regional parks, 6 archeological sites, 4 nature centers, 4 historic sites, and 14 wildlife reserves. Some of the parks are wilderness areas, others include a variety of recreation attractions with opportunities for swimming, angling
, boating
, camping
, biking, hiking
, and horse riding.
The work of the District is supported by 3 commissions, 1 committee and 6 support groups, which raises funds for the improvement of the parks and programs. The District is a member of the National Association of Regional Parks and Open Space Officers (NACPRO), the California Association of Regional Parks and Open Space Administrators (CARPOSA), the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) and the California Parks and Recreation Society (CPRS).
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. The District’s focus encompasses providing high-quality recreational opportunities and preserving important features of the County’s Natural, Cultural and Historical heritage.
History
RivCoParks was originally founded in July 1926 when the Riverside County Board of Supervisors created a Board of Forestry to oversee what little open space the County had acquired up to that date. In 1959 the Board of Supervisors created a parks department and appointed a Parks Superintendent. In 1990 the parks department became a district during a general election and formed under the California Public Resources Code 5506.7. (a)..The parks and facilities administered by RivCoParks vary greatly in size and character. Current inventory includes 71,669 acres of land, 160 miles of regional trail, 11 regional parks, 6 archeological sites, 4 nature centers, 4 historic sites, and 14 wildlife reserves. Some of the parks are wilderness areas, others include a variety of recreation attractions with opportunities for swimming, angling
Angling
Angling is a method of fishing by means of an "angle" . The hook is usually attached to a fishing line and the line is often attached to a fishing rod. Fishing rods are usually fitted with a fishing reel that functions as a mechanism for storing, retrieving and paying out the line. The hook itself...
, boating
Boating
Boating is the leisurely activity of travelling by boat, or the recreational use of a boat whether powerboats, sailboats, or man-powered vessels , focused on the travel itself, as well as sports activities, such as fishing or water skiing...
, camping
Camping
Camping is an outdoor recreational activity. The participants leave urban areas, their home region, or civilization and enjoy nature while spending one or several nights outdoors, usually at a campsite. Camping may involve the use of a tent, caravan, motorhome, cabin, a primitive structure, or no...
, biking, hiking
Hiking
Hiking is an outdoor activity which consists of walking in natural environments, often in mountainous or other scenic terrain. People often hike on hiking trails. It is such a popular activity that there are numerous hiking organizations worldwide. The health benefits of different types of hiking...
, and horse riding.
The work of the District is supported by 3 commissions, 1 committee and 6 support groups, which raises funds for the improvement of the parks and programs. The District is a member of the National Association of Regional Parks and Open Space Officers (NACPRO), the California Association of Regional Parks and Open Space Administrators (CARPOSA), the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) and the California Parks and Recreation Society (CPRS).
Mission
The mission of the Riverside County Regional Parks and Open-Space District is to acquire, protect, manage, and interpret for the inspiration, use and enjoyment of all people, a well-balanced system of park-related places of outstanding scenic, recreational, and historical importance.District Parks and Trails
- Bogart Park
- Box Springs Mountain Reserve
- Gilman Historic Ranch and Wagon Museum
- Goose Flats Wildlife Area
- Harford Springs
- Hidden Valley Wildlife Area
- Hurkey Creek Park
- Idyllwild Park
- Jensen Alvarado RanchJensen Alvarado RanchThe Jensen Alvarado Ranch is a historic park and museum in Riverside County, California, USA, and is operated by the Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District . It can be accessed from 4350 Riverview Drive, Rubidoux or 4307 Briggs Street, Riverside...
- Kabian Park
- Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area
- Lake SkinnerLake SkinnerLake Skinner is a large reservoir in western Riverside County, California, located at the foot of Bachelor Mountain in the Auld Valley, approximately 10 miles northeast of Temecula...
Recreation Area - Lawler Lodge/Cabins
- Louis Robidoux Nature Center
- Mayflower Park
- Maze Stone Park
- McCall Memorial Park
- McIntyre Park
- Miller Park
- Multi-Species Reserve
- Rancho Jurupa Regional Parks
- San Timoteo Canyon Schoolhouse
- Santa Rosa PlateauSanta Rosa PlateauThe Santa Rosa Plateau is an upland plateau and southeastern extension of the Santa Ana Mountains in Riverside County, southern California. It is bounded by the rapidly urbanizing Inland Empire cities of Murrieta to the northeast, and Temecula to the southeast.The Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological...
Ecological Reserve