25-26 Annual Report

2026 RIVCOPARKS ALL STAFF CONFERENCE

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.

2025 California Park & Recreation Society (CPRS) Marketing and Communications Award of Excellence Casting the Story: Viral Fish Stock Campaign 2025 California Park & Recreation Society (CPRS) Innovation Award Award of Excellence Outdoor Explore – An Overnight Experience Board of Directors Jose Medina , District 1, Chair Karen Spiegel , District 2, Vice Chair Chuck Washington , District 3 V. Manuel Perez , District 4 Yxstian Gutierrez , District 5 Historical Commission Rachel Murrell, District 1 Deborah Newton , District 1 Don Williamson , District 2 Joyce Hohenadl , District 2 Bette Martland , District 3, Vice Chair Jeffery Harmon , District 3 Steve Lech, District 5, Chair Awards

2026 National Association of Counties (NACo) Parks and Recreation Merit Award Rancho Jurupa Regional Park Community Programming Initiative 2026 National Association of Counties (NACo) Parks and Recreation Merit Award Outdoor Explore – An Overnight Experience District Executive Leadership Kyla Brown , Parks Director/General Manager Robert Williams , Assistant Parks Director Dustin McLain , Chief - Natural & Cultural Resources Gaby Adame-Algrim , Chief - Planning & Development Joey Zaokopny , Chief - Parks & Recreation Michael Alferez , Fiscal Manager County Executive Leadership Jeff Van Wagenen , County Executive Officer Juan Perez , Chief Operating Officer Charissa Leach , Assistant County Executive Officer – Public Works & Community Services

District Advisory Commission Jeff Greene , District 1 Mark Balys , District 1 Daniel Hake , District 2 Bart Moreno , District 2 Thomas Giedroyce , District 3 Robin Reid , District 3, Vice Chair Vacant , District 4, Colorado River Valley

Hugh Van Horn , District 4, Chair Rudy Cruz Gutierrez II , District 4 Noah Valdivia , District 5 Nic Barth , District 5

2026 National Association of County Park and Recreation Officials (NACPRO) Community Impact Outdoor Explore – An Overnight Experience 2026 National Association of County Park and Recreation Officials (NACPRO) Trails & Corridors – Class IV Santa Ana River Trail Wayfinding Project

Employee A.C.T.I.O.N.S. Awards

Rob Phillips & Alison Conner

Janae Pulido & Al Matta

Ana Sawyer & Rachel Perez

Oscar Serrato & Jen Gray

Annie Luciano, Raul Ramirez & Renee Sanchez

Paul Sanderson & Kalee Koeslag Schellerup

Justin Carmichael & Alex Kong

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