Local
Attractions

West of downtown; trails for hikers and joggers. Panoramic views of Riverside and local mountains.

The 40-acre UCR Botanic Gardens is utilized for teaching, research, and demonstration purposes, and is great for birding. Small parking fee.

Demonstration garden that exhibits sustainable practices for the land uses of native habitats, urban areas, and agriculture in southern California.

On west end of easy 1-mile loop trail, see the 1.17-acre habitat enhancement and pollinator garden project by CNPS-RSB volunteers and partners (alkali meadow surrounded by habitat for native pollinators and other wildlife). Good birding.

Good Birding, especially waterfowl; Historic Riverside Landmark Park. ASLA designated Universal Playground.

The Cheech Marin Museum for Chicano Art & Culture. Free admission 1st Thursday (6-9pm) during the Riverside Artwalk, and 1st Sunday each month. Requires a reservation.

Amazing views of the city and surrounding mountains. Home to nearly 100 plant & animal species that have been classified as rare, sensitive, threatened, or endangered. Hike, bike, or bird watch.

A challenging Trail that rewards you with stunning views of the Riverside environs and mountains.

Reserve hosts several MSHCP-protected species such as the Munz’s onion, Bell’s sage sparrow, and southern California rufous-crowned sparrow.

An especially popular day-hike destination, the Reserve protects unique ecosystems such as Engelmann oak woodlands, riparian wetlands, coastal sage scrub, chaparral, bunchgrass prairie, and vernal pools as well as more than 200 species of native birds and 49 endangered, threatened, or rare animal and plant species.

Diamond Valley Lake in conjunction with Skinner Lake join land to provide a large nature reserve and a model for how infrastructure can be built in harmony with nature. Also home to the Western Science Center which houses fossil discoveries made during the excavation of Diamond Valley
Lake.

Scenic hiking trails; showcasing and preserving the history, culture, and traditions of the Native American tribes of the Inland Empire region.

Botanic garden dedicated to California native plants, promoting botany, conservation and horticulture. Renowned herbarium, seed bank.

Preserving the cultural traditions and history of the Cahuilla Indians and other Southern California Indian tribes.

The Wildlands Conservancy's three adjacent desert preserves.