Access to all California state parks located in Riverside County will be available — with all parking fees waived — on Monday in recognition of the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday.
“Free entry days like MLK Day … help ensure that cost is never a barrier to experiencing California’s state parks, and the California State Parks Foundation will continue to support and advocate for access so all Californians can enjoy these places,” the foundation’s Executive Director Rachel Norton said.
The following parks have access points in Riverside County, though the preserves may contain more land mass in surrounding counties, officials noted:
— Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Anza;
— California Citrus State Historic Park, Riverside;
— Chino Hills State Park, Corona;
— Indio Hills Palms Park;
— Lake Perris State Recreation Area;
— Mount San Jacinto State Park, Idyllwild;
— Salton Sea State Recreation Area, Mecca;
— San Timoteo Canyon Park, Moreno Valley; and
— Wildwood Canyon State Park, Cherry Valley.
“California State Parks is grateful to the California State Parks Foundation for making this MLK Day access possible,” California State Parks Director Armando Quintero said. “Partnerships like this help remove barriers and ensure more Californians can experience the natural and cultural treasures that belong to all of us.”
Officials recommended that visitors arrive early, pack necessary gear properly and not leave any trash behind when they go.
For specific details on parking availability, recreational opportunities and parks’ hours of operation, visitors were encouraged to visit the parks’ individual web portals, or the California State Parks website at www.parks.ca.gov/.