Fairmount Forward Planning Session Set for June 26
Published: 6/18/2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
June 18, 2025
Contact:
Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department
Clerical Team
951-826-2000
Fairmount Forward Planning Session Set for June 26
The public visioning workshop is focused on revitalizing Fairmount Park
RIVERSIDE, Calif. – The City of Riverside Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department (PRCSD) invites community members to participate in Fairmount Forward, a public visioning workshop focused on revitalizing Fairmount Park, one of Riverside’s most historic and beloved parks.
With the guiding theme “Preserving What Matters, Planning What’s Next,” this interactive event will take place Thursday, June 26, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Armory at Fairmount Park, 2501 Fairmount Blvd.
Residents of all ages are encouraged to attend and help shape the future of Fairmount Park by sharing input, memories and ideas to inform the Fairmount Park Master Plan. RSVP at bit.ly/fairmountforwardrsvp. Not able to make it? Make your voice count in the Fairmount Master Plan Survey at bit.ly/fairmountsurvey
Participants will have the opportunity to engage in a variety of hands-on activities, including an interactive insight map where they can highlight areas of the park they’d like to preserve, renovate, or reimagine, such as the playground, rose garden, amphitheater, pedal boats, and historic train area.
“This is more than a planning session -- it’s a chance for the community to reflect on what makes Fairmount Park meaningful and to co-create a shared vision for its future,” said Pamela Galera, Parks, Recreation Community Services Department Director “We want to ensure that Fairmount continues to serve as a vibrant, inclusive gathering space for generations to come.”
Attendees also can complete a community survey, share their favorite Fairmount Park memories, and sign up for email updates to stay informed about the master planning process and upcoming improvement phases.
Fairmount Park is Riverside’s most visited park and a designated historic site. Community input will help guide priorities for future improvements, including roadways, pedestrian access, gathering spaces, and recreational amenities.
About Riverside’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department
The City of Riverside Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is committed to enhancing community well-being by providing quality recreational opportunities, preserving open spaces, and fostering inclusive, community-driven spaces for all.
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