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Sports & Recreation

Riverside is the perfect playground for kids and adults.

The natural terrain and scenery in Riverside offer amazing opportunities to get outside and stay healthy. To add to that, Riverside has a wide variety of indoor recreational activities for all ages.

SPORTS

FAIRMOUNT GOLF COURSE

2681 Dexter Drive Riverside, CA 92501 (951) 826-2299

Nestled in Riverside’s Fairmount Park, Fairmount Golf Course spans 55 acres with a nine-hole layout and a practice green. It offers breathtaking views and challenging play for golfers of all skill levels. The well-maintained fairways and greens ensure a challenging yet enjoyable experience. Perfect for regular rounds or a fun outing with friends when visiting Riverside.

ADAMS MOTORSPORTS

5292 24th Street Riverside, CA 92509 (951) 686-3826

Since 1959, Adams Motorsports Park has been Southern California’s home for kart racing and is the world’s longest continuously running kart racing facility. While the original layout from 1959 stays, the track has grown and changed to become one of the most challenging kart racing circuits in the world.

ARLINGTON LANES

7100 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92503 (951) 688-2695

Arlington Lanes stands as Riverside’s premier bowling destination. Since its establishment in 1986, Arlington Lanes has provided unparalleled hospitality and friendly service to the bowling community. Regardless of age, bowling is a sport that offers enjoyment to all, making it an activity cherished by both the young and the young at heart.

RECREATION

MOUNT RUBIDOUX

(951) 351-6250

At the western base of Mount Rubidoux, runners, walkers, and cyclists follow the Santa Ana River Trail as it stretches through Riverside, offering a scenic route for outdoor enthusiasts to explore the city’s natural beauty.

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA RIVERSIDE (UCR) BOTANIC GARDENS

1 Botanic Gardens Drive Riverside, CA 92507 (951) 827-7090

Spanning 40 acres, the UCR Botanic Gardens stands as a vibrant living museum, boasting over 3,500 plant species and thousands of specimens sourced globally. With a primary focus on plants native to Mediterranean climates and arid regions akin to California, and the southwestern United States, it offers a captivating glimpse into diverse ecosystems and serves as an integral part of the UCR campus.

ICETOWN RIVERSIDE

10540 Magnolia Avenue A Riverside, CA 92505 (951) 637-3070

This ice-skating rink in the La Sierra and Tyler neighborhood is a great place for kids and teens to take advantage of the many programs available. Icetown Riverside offers youth hockey programs, an ice-skating academy, and figure skating lessons.

AMUSEMENT

CASTLE PARK

3500 Polk Street Riverside, CA 92505 (951) 785-3000

For families and adventurers of all ages, Castle Park is one of the greatest small amusement parks in Southern California and one of the top miniature golf courses in the state!

INLAND EMPIRE66ERS BASEBALL CLUB

www.milb.com/inland-empire

Founded in 1987, the Inland Empire 66ers are a Minor League baseball team playing out of San Manuel Stadium. Their storied history and close affiliation to the professional baseball team, the Los Angeles Angels, make the 66ers a mustwatch when visiting the region.

RIVERSIDE GAME LAB

3500 Polk Street Riverside, CA 92505 (951) 785-3000

Nestled in the bustling heart of Downtown Riverside, The Riverside Game Lab offers an array of distinctive virtual reality gaming experiences, accompanied by classic arcade games, pinball machines, and other attractions. Its proximity to both the Fox Performing Arts Theatre and Riverside Food Lab makes it a convenient and exciting destination for entertainment enthusiasts.

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