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Hidden Valley Nature Center Reopens with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and “Wonders of the Watershed” Celebration

February 6, 2026 – Riverside, CA - Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District is proud to announce the reopening of the Hidden Valley Nature Center following a comprehensive $4.3 million modernization project. The public is invited to join a ribbon cutting ceremony and “Wonders of the Watershed” event on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at 11401 Arlington Avenue, Riverside, CA 92505. The event is free and open to the public.

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Lake Skinner Boat Launch Reopens with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Bass Fishing Derby

January 27, 2026 - Temescal Valley, CA - Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District (RivCoParks) is proud to announce the official reopening of the boat launch at Lake Skinner Recreation Area with a ribbon cutting ceremony and bass fishing derby on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Operated by RivCoParks, Lake Skinner Recreation Area is a premier camping and outdoor destination spanning more than 8,800 acres in southwest Riverside County. Lake Skinner is home to a diverse range of fish species, including largemouth bass, striped bass, catfish, bluegill, and other panfish.

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Fishing Derby, Nighttime Drone Show and More at Lake Cahuilla

November 3, 2025 - La Quinta, CA - Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District, in partnership with Supervisor V. Manuel Perez and Contractor KYA, will host a milestone event on Saturday, November 8, 2025, celebrating the revitalization of Lake Cahuilla Veterans Regional Park. The event will feature a ribbon cutting, car-show, a full day of family-friendly festivities, drone show, and the nationally recognized Lake Cahuilla Catfish Derby, honoring both the park’s rich legacy and promising future.

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Grand Reopening of Kabian Park and Reserve

October 10, 2025 - Quail Valley, CA - The Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District (RivCoParks) invites the community to the grand reopening of Kabian Park and Reserve, following the completion of extensive park renovations and amenity upgrades. A public ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at 28001 Goetz Rd., Quail Valley, CA 92587. Riverside County First District Supervisor Jose Medina will join community members and RivCoParks staff to commemorate this milestone, followed by a ranger-led hike through the Reserve.

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Step Back in Time at the 8th Annual San Timoteo Schoolhouse Fall Celebration

August 22, 2025 - Redlands, CA - The Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District (RivCoParks) invites the community to celebrate local history at the 8th Annual San Timoteo Schoolhouse Fall Celebration, taking place Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the historic San Timoteo Schoolhouse, located at 31985 San Timoteo Canyon Road, Redlands, CA 92373. This free, family-friendly event offers a rare opportunity to tour the beautifully restored 1883 one-room schoolhouse; one of three nationally-registered historic sites owned and operated by RivCoParks.

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RivCoParks Receives National Award for Veterans Mental Health Programming

July 15, 2025 - Riverside County - The Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District (RivCoParks) brought home the Best in Category - Parks and Recreation award from the National Association of Counties (NACo) for the second year in a row, this past weekend. The award recognizes RivCoParks’ ongoing efforts to support veterans’ mental health through community-based outdoor programs.

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Additional Festival Camping at Lake Cahuilla Veterans Regional Park

April 11, 2025 – La Quinta, CA - Lake Cahuilla Veterans Regional Park is offering camping options for festivalgoers looking for nearby affordable camping options. Just 20 minutes from the Empire Polo Club, home to the Coachella Music Festival and Stagecoach Music Festival. The campground offers RV, tent, and car camping sites.

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Lake Cahuilla Veterans Regional Park to Celebrate Groundbreaking & Lease Renewal

March 5, 2025 – La Quinta, CA - A historic occasion for the Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District - the official groundbreaking ceremony and lease renewal signing at Lake Cahuilla Veterans Regional Park is scheduled on Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. This milestone ensures the park remains a valued recreational space for the next 30 years, providing new enhancements and long-term benefits to the community.

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New Lease Approved for Lake Cahuilla Veterans Regional Park

December 10, 2024 – La Quinta, CA - The Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District (RivCoParks) and the Riverside County Board of Supervisors announced Lake Cahuilla Veterans Regional Park in La Quinta, California, will remain operational for the next 30 years, thanks to new agreements approved during today's Board of Supervisors meeting.

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Veterans Day Weekend Catfish Derby at Lake Cahuilla Veterans Regional Park

November 6, 2024 - La Quinta, CA – In recognition of Veterans Day weekend, Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District, in partnership with Supervisor V. Manuel Perez and the Desert Recreation District, invites the community to the annual Lake Cahuilla Veterans Regional Park Catfish Derby on Saturday, November 9, 2024.

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RivCoParks to host Wild West Festival and Western Art Show May 4-5

May 2, 2024 - Riverside County, CA – The Wild West comes alive once again as RivCoParks announces the return of the 12th Annual Wild West Festival and Western Art Show, scheduled to take place on May 4th and 5th at the Gilman Historic Ranch and Wagon Museum in Banning, California.

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