2024-25 Annual Report

MESSAGE FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER

MISSION STATEMENT To preserve land with sensitive habitat or rich heritage within Riverside County and provide opportunities for the community to enjoy equitable access through recreation and education. VISION Serving our community through thoughtful and sustainable actions to inspire lifelong connections with RivCo parks, places, and programs.

RivCoParks Supporters and Friends,

The pages of this Annual Report highlight the many accomplishments achieved during the 2024–2025 year. Most notably, we broke ground on more than 36 capital projects, representing a $100 million investment in our regional parks and in the future of the Park District. These milestones are not only a reflection of the past year’s work but also a bold step toward meeting the growing needs of RivCo residents and visitors in the years ahead. Among the highlights you’ll find in this report are continued fiscal growth, achieved despite temporary park closures during construction periods; a significant increase in special events and visitor engagement, made possible through the Board of Supervisors’ general funding support; and the successful completion of 92% of our annual tactics. You’ll also see how our RivCoParks team continues to deliver on its mission: maintaining clean and safe open spaces, ensuring regional parks remain accessible and well resourced, and bringing life to our interpretive sites with new programs and activities. As you read through the accomplishments of the year, know that each metric represents the vision of our Board, the investment of our Commissioners, the steadfast support of the County Executive Office, and most importantly the dedication of more than 125 RivCoParks employees and 570 volunteers who show up every day to serve our community.

Shining Stars Employee of the Year Loree Broderick Admin Services Analyst II Business Operations Employee of the Year Shawn Huggard Park Maintenance Supervisor District Maintenance Team Volunteer of the Year Al Macias Idyllwild Regional Park General Manager’s Awards Employee Lindsey Drake Contract & Grants Analyst Planning & Development Volunteer Larry Zamora Rancho Jurupa Regional Park

We are proud of what we have achieved together and excited for the opportunities ahead.

Kyla Brown General Manager | Parks Director

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