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Moreno Valley Public Library — Iris Plaza Branch

The Iris Plaza branch of the Moreno Valley Public Library offers a dedicated technology area with gaming stations, virtual reality and robotics kits, plus six public computers, free Wi-Fi, and a self-checkout kiosk. It's open Monday through Friday from 10am to 8pm, Saturday 10am to 6pm, and closed Sunday, at 16170 Perris Blvd near Iris Ave. and Perris Blvd. Opened in September 2020, it's a no-cost stop for anyone wanting to try out the gaming and tech equipment on-site.

Moreno Valley Public Library — Main Branch

The Moreno Valley Public Library's main branch offers books, DVDs, public computers, free Wi-Fi, and a Veterans' Resources Center, with library cards free to residents of Riverside and San Bernardino counties. It's open Monday through Thursday 9am–8pm, Friday 9am–6pm, Saturday 9am–5pm, and Sunday noon–5pm, at 25480 Alessandro Blvd. Since it's a library, it's a quiet, air-conditioned stop where the whole family can browse or use a computer at no cost.

Moreno Valley Public Library — Mall Branch

This branch of the Moreno Valley Public Library sits on the second floor of Moreno Valley Mall, above Crunch Fitness, and has been open since December 2017. It's open Monday through Friday from 10am to 8pm and Saturday from 10am to 6pm, closed Sunday, at 22500 Town Circle. Inside you'll find a children's area, a technology center with public computers, a teen section, and self-checkout. The children's area makes it an easy stop for families already at the mall looking for a free, indoor place to browse and read.

Adrienne Mitchell Memorial Park

Adrienne Mitchell Memorial Park is a 4.43-acre park at 22631 Bay Avenue in Moreno Valley, with four lighted basketball courts, barbecues, picnic tables, a picnic shelter, and a walking path. There's also a playground with ADA access, making it an option for families with young kids. Hours aren't listed, so check signage on-site before planning a visit. Admission is free.

Bayside Park

Bayside Park is a 2.04-acre park at 24435 Bay Avenue, offering a basketball court, horseshoes, picnic tables, and barbecues for anyone looking to spend time outdoors. Hours aren't listed, so check posted signage before heading over. The playground, picnic shelter, and walking path are all ADA accessible, making this a solid option for families with young kids or anyone needing step-free paths. Bring your own charcoal for the barbecues and a ball for the court, since amenities are self-serve.

Bethune Park

Bethune Park is a free-to-visit park. It's located at 16745 Kitching Street, Moreno Valley, CA 92551. A straightforward option for a free outing with the family.

Celebration Park

Celebration Park is a 7.3-acre city park at 14965 Morgan Ave with walking trails, picnic shelters, and a playground. It's open Monday through Friday from 10am to 6pm, Saturday from 9am to 9pm, and Sunday from 10am onward. The playground and picnic shelters make it an easy option for families with young kids looking to spend an afternoon outside without spending anything. Those who prefer a bit more structure can join the walking/running club, which meets on the first and third Saturday of the month.

Civic Center Amphitheater & Park

Civic Center Amphitheater & Park sits at 14075 Frederick Street and combines an amphitheater with a walking path, both built with ADA access. Off-street parking, also ADA accessible, is available on site, and security lighting covers the grounds. There's no admission cost to walk the path or take in the amphitheater space. The ADA-accessible parking and walking path make this a straightforward option for visitors who need step-free access.

College Park

College Park is a 25-acre park in Moreno Valley with a playground, soccer field, and security lighting. It's located at 16130 Lasselle Street. The playground makes it a solid pick for families with young kids, and the open soccer field gives older kids and adults room to run around too.

Cottonwood Golf Center & Banquet Facility

Cottonwood Golf Center & Banquet Facility is a 15.83-acre park in Moreno Valley with a golf course and banquet and meeting facilities on site. It's located at 13671 Frederick Street, Moreno Valley, CA 92553. The grounds include off-street parking and restrooms, both with ADA access, plus security lighting. Visiting the park grounds is free, making it a straightforward option for residents who want to see the course or check out the facility without needing to plan around an event.

El Potrero Park

El Potrero Park is a free-to-visit park. It's located at 16901 Lasselle Street, Moreno Valley, CA 92551. A straightforward option for a free outing with the family.

Fairway Park

Fairway Park is a free-to-visit park. It's located at 27891 John F. Kennedy Drive, Moreno Valley, CA 92555. A straightforward option for a free outing with the family.

Gateway Park

Gateway Park is a 7.67-acre park at 23975 Manzanita Avenue with barbecues, picnic tables, eight small picnic shelters, a walking path, and a playground, all with ADA access. Restrooms and off-street parking are also on site, along with security lighting. With a playground and multiple shelters to choose from, it's a straightforward option for families looking for a free spot to picnic or let kids play. No hours are listed, so check signage on site before planning an evening visit.

Hidden Springs Park

Hidden Springs Park is a 7-acre park in Moreno Valley with barbecues, a multi-purpose trail, and a trailhead. It offers off-street parking with ADA access and a playground with ADA access, located at 9675 Hidden Springs Drive. Like all city parks, it's free to visit. With an accessible playground and parking on site, it's a straightforward option for families looking to get outside.

Hidden Springs Passive Nature Park

Hidden Springs Passive Nature Park is a 17-acre natural space in Moreno Valley with a trailhead and trail for walking, plus picnic tables with ADA access. No hours are listed for this location. It sits at Hidden Springs Drive and Greenridge Drive. The ADA-accessible picnic tables make it a spot where visitors of varying mobility can rest and enjoy a meal outdoors after a walk on the trail.

Hound Town Dog Park

Hound Town Dog Park is a quarter-acre spot in Moreno Valley set up specifically for dogs to run off-leash. Hours aren't listed, so check signage before heading over. It's located at 11150 Redlands Boulevard. The park has off-street parking with ADA access and a portable restroom with ADA access, making it a straightforward, no-cost stop for dog owners rather than a general playground for kids.

John F. Kennedy Memorial Park

John F. Kennedy Memorial Park is a 7.69-acre park at 15115 Indian Street in Moreno Valley, free to visit any time. It's equipped with a lighted baseball/softball field, four lighted tennis courts, fitness equipment, a walking path, and picnic tables and shelters for gatherings. The playground has ADA access, as do the restrooms and off-street parking, making it a workable stop for families with young kids. Security lighting is on site as well.

Lasselle Sports Park

Lasselle Sports Park is a 12.8-acre city park at 17155 Lasselle St, built around three natural-turf football fields and a walking track. It's open daily from 6am to 10pm. The playground is split into separate areas for ages 2–5 and 5–12, so younger and older kids each get age-appropriate equipment, and picnic shelters and restrooms are on site along with parking for roughly 200 vehicles.

March Field Park and Valley Skate Park

March Field Park and Valley Skate Park spans 93.32 acres at 15415 6th Street, with a lighted skate park, two lighted softball/baseball fields, a lighted soccer arena, a snack bar, and picnic tables on site. Restrooms and off-street parking both offer ADA access. With that much ground and a mix of active spaces, it works whether you're set on skating, catching a game, or just parking yourself at a picnic table to watch. No hours are listed, so check before planning around a specific amenity.

Moreno Valley Community Park

Moreno Valley Community Park brings together four lighted soccer fields, a skate park, a walking path, picnic shelters, a playground, and a snack bar in one location at 13380 Frederick St. No hours are listed here, so check posted signage before heading over. With a playground and picnic shelters on site, it's an easy spot for families with younger kids to spend a free afternoon, whether or not anyone's there for the soccer fields or skate park.

Moreno Valley Equestrian Park & Nature Center

Moreno Valley Equestrian Park & Nature Center is a 45-acre park built around a horse arena and trail, with off-street parking and a portable restroom with ADA access on site. No hours are listed, so check before planning a visit. The park sits at 11150 Redlands Boulevard. It's a good option for residents who want to walk the trail or watch riders use the arena without needing to travel far from home.

Morrison Park

Morrison Park is a free-to-visit park. It's located at 26667 Dracaea Avenue, Moreno Valley, CA 92555. A straightforward option for a free outing with the family.

Parque Amistad

Parque Amistad is a 4.24-acre park at 26160 Gentian Avenue in Moreno Valley, with a basketball court, softball/baseball field, barbecues, picnic tables, and a picnic shelter. It's also equipped with security lighting and a walking path. The playground and walking path both offer ADA access, and there's a medium-sized picnic shelter (#28), also ADA accessible, for anyone looking to gather outdoors. As with all city parks, there's no cost to visit.

Patriot Park

Patriot Park is a half-acre neighborhood park at 15310 Perris Boulevard, with a basketball court, picnic tables, a playground, and a walking path, all with ADA access. No hours are listed for this location. With an accessible playground and picnic tables on site, it works well for a short outing with young kids, and security lighting is in place for evening visits.

Pedrorena Park

Pedrorena Park is a 5.50-acre park at 16009 Rancho Del Lago, with a basketball court, tennis courts, multi-use athletic fields, and two small picnic shelters. Hours aren't listed here, so check posted signage before heading over. The playground and restrooms are both ADA accessible, and off-street parking with ADA access is available on site, making it an easy stop for families with young kids. Picnic tables and barbecues are also on hand for anyone looking to turn a visit into a longer outing.

Ridge Crest Park

Ridge Crest Park is a free-to-visit park. It's located at 28506 John F. Kennedy Drive, Moreno Valley, CA 92555. A straightforward option for a free outing with the family.

Rock Ridge Park

Rock Ridge Park is a 1.93-acre park at 27119 Waterford Way in Moreno Valley. It's outfitted with barbecues, picnic tables, security lighting, a walking path, and two medium picnic shelters (#54 and #55), all with ADA access. The playground is also ADA accessible, making it a solid option for families with young kids looking for a free spot to play and picnic. As with any park visit, it's free to enter, any time.

Santiago Park

Santiago Park is a free-to-visit park. It's located at 24731 Tiger Avenue, Moreno Valley, CA 92551. A straightforward option for a free outing with the family.

Shadow Mountain Park

Shadow Mountain Park is a 10-acre city park at the base of Shadow Mountain, with lit softball and baseball fields, picnic areas, and barbecues. It's located at 23680 Presidio Hills Drive in Moreno Valley. The picnic areas and barbecues make it a straightforward spot to pack a lunch and let a game of catch or a ball practice run alongside it.

Sunnymead Park

Sunnymead Park is a free-to-visit park. It's located at 12655 Perris Boulevard, Moreno Valley, CA 92553. A straightforward option for a free outing with the family.

TownGate II Park

TownGate II Park is an 8.91-acre park at 13100 Arbor Park Lane in Moreno Valley, free to visit anytime. It's equipped with a playground, picnic tables, and two picnic shelters, along with barbecues, a walking path, and security lighting. Off-street parking with ADA access is available, and the playground and paths are also ADA accessible. Between the shelters and the playground, it's a solid option for a family picnic without any cost.

TownGate Memorial Park

TownGate Memorial Park is a free-to-visit park. It's located at 13051 Elsworth Street, Moreno Valley, CA 92553. A straightforward option for a free outing with the family.

Victoriano Park

Victoriano Park is a 5-acre park at 25730 Los Cabos Drive, offering barbecues, multi-use athletic fields, picnic tables, and a small picnic shelter. Restrooms and off-street parking are both ADA accessible, and security lighting is on-site. With picnic tables and a shelter available alongside open fields, it works well for a low-key family outing or a casual picnic. No admission or fees are involved.

Vista Lomas Park

Vista Lomas Park is a 4-acre park at 26700 Iris Avenue offering a basketball court, softball fields, multi-use athletic fields, and picnic tables under a picnic shelter. It's free to visit anytime. The ADA-accessible playground and off-street ADA parking make it a straightforward option for families with young children or anyone needing accessible facilities. Barbecues and security lighting round out the amenities for a low-key outing.

Westbluff Park

Westbluff Park is a 5-acre park at 10750 Pigeon Pass Road, offering barbecues, picnic tables, a walking path, and a playground with ADA access. Off-street parking with ADA access is also available on site, along with restrooms and security lighting. The playground and picnic shelter make it a straightforward option for families looking for a spot to let kids play or gather for a picnic without spending anything.

Weston Park

Weston Park sits on 4.14 acres at 13170 Lasselle Street, with softball and multi-use athletic fields, picnic tables, barbecues, and four small picnic shelters. An ADA-accessible playground and walking path are also on site, along with restrooms and security lighting. No hours are listed, so check posted signage before an evening visit. With a playground and multiple shelters available, it works well for a family picnic or a low-key outing with young kids.

Windsong Park

Windsong Park is a 1.80-acre park at 13970 Azure Street, offering a playground, walking path, fitness equipment, and picnic tables and shelters, including two small ones (#61 and #62) available for use. Barbecues, benches, a drinking fountain, and security lighting round out the amenities. With a playground on site, it works well for families with young kids, and the picnic shelters and tables give groups a spot to settle in for a few hours. Hours and parking details aren't listed, so it's worth checking signage on arrival.

Woodland Park

Woodland Park is a free-to-visit park. It's located at 25705 Cactus Avenue, Moreno Valley, CA 92553. A straightforward option for a free outing with the family.

Building Up Lives Foundation

Building Up Lives Foundation is a nonprofit community support center at 23185 Hemlock Ave, Suite A, offering food, clothing, hygiene supplies, and assistance for those facing homelessness or seeking rapid re-housing help. It's an independent organization, not a City of Moreno Valley facility, and hosts recurring public events at this address. Entry is free, though some specific programs or services offered here may involve a fee or eligibility requirements, so it's worth asking staff directly about what's available on a given visit. No hours are listed, so check ahead before stopping by.

Free to enter — some programs or classes inside may charge a fee.

Conference and Recreation Center

The Moreno Valley Conference and Recreation Center on Frederick Street offers a mix of indoor and outdoor spaces, including indoor basketball courts, volleyball courts, gardens, a patio, and a wedding gazebo. Entry to the grounds is free, though certain classes or reserved programs inside may carry a fee. Off-street parking is available at the site. With courts, gardens, and outdoor space to explore, it's a spot families can visit without needing to sign up for anything specific.

Free to enter — some programs or classes inside may charge a fee.

March Field Park Community Center

March Field Park Community Center, located at 15325 5th Street, is a community center offering meeting rooms, a basketball court, restrooms, security lighting, and a playground. Entry to the center is free, though some classes or programs held inside may carry a fee. Hours aren't listed here, so it's worth checking before you go. With a playground on site, it can make for an easy stop for families with younger kids.

Free to enter — some programs or classes inside may charge a fee.

Senior Community Center

The Senior Community Center at 25075 Fir Avenue offers spaces like a billiard room, classrooms, and meeting rooms, along with banquet facilities for gatherings. Entry to the building is free, though specific classes or programs held inside may carry their own fees. The center also has off-street parking, restrooms, and security lighting on site. Hours aren't listed here, so it's worth calling ahead before visiting.

Free to enter — some programs or classes inside may charge a fee.

TownGate Community Center

TownGate Community Center offers banquet and meeting space along with a wedding arch and patio, making it a spot residents can rent for gatherings and events. No hours are listed, so check ahead before visiting. The center is located at 13100 Arbor Park Lane, Moreno Valley, CA 92553. Entry to the grounds is free, though specific events or rentals held there may carry a fee, and off-street parking plus restrooms and security lighting are on site for visitors.

Free to enter — some programs or classes inside may charge a fee.