César Chávez Community Center Renovation
RENO-BREAKING: NOVEMBER 15, 2025 | 9 A.M.
The City of Riverside has partnered with ELS Architecture and Urban Design to renovate the César Chávez Community Center at Bobby Bonds Park.
Project Goals
- Enhance structural strength and longevity
- Update public event spaces
- Improve accessibility
- Comply with contemporary building codes
Funding and Prioritization
The City has been awarded a $25 million grant for the project. The initial phase will concentrate on critical code upgrades and addressing deferred maintenance. Following the development of a prioritized list and the calculation of related costs, any remaining funds will be allocated towards enhancing the facility to better support arts programming and community-oriented social services.
Renovation Process
- Survey and Investigation
- Recommendations for Consideration
- Prioritization of Improvements
- Determination of Enhanced Improvements
- Design Development
- Internal City Approvals (Committees, Permits, Construction Contracts)
- Reno-Breaking: Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 9 a.m.
- Construction: Estimated start September 2025, Estimated completion September 2026
- Open to the Public: TBD
