My daughter loves this park so much however restrooms are horrible her and don't feel comfortable using them. read more

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I don't usually visit this park, so this review is strictly about its potential for photography. We came here for photos, and honestly, I wasn't convinced this spot would deliver. It's not the kind of park I'd typically hang out at, but let me tell you--the pictures turned out amazing. The shots around the lake with the trees? S T U N N I N G. It's a great spot for all kinds of photos--family portraits, birthdays, couples, or even baby pictures. I'm genuinely surprised at how incredible the photos turned out, this park offers a solid backdrop for photos. If you're looking for a beautiful backdrop, this spot is this towns hidden gem. I'd rate it a 5 for photoshoots and a 3 for park vibes--averaging out to a solid 4 stars. read more

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(Went in September for my birthday) What in the world? This park was not what I imagined it would be. It's large and a great location for community engagement; however, that also means a lot of random stuff happens here. There were several homeless people throughout the park. They weren't bothering anyone but I just wanted to put that out there in case that's important to someone. The pond was dirty and looked visibly different compared to older pictures I'd seen online. I feel duped and I wonder if I went on an off day? I actually went on my birthday so it was a good day. There was the typical ice cream truck. There were lots of bikers, a couple get togethers going on and music was loud. I'm not sure I would recommend this park. It seemed kinda sketchy and we left after taking a few pictures. read more

Fairmount Park - On my birthday in September, in front of the lake. - Parks Near Me - Riverside, California

It was one of my childhood memories , really loved & enjoyed going . Now I'm able to take my baby and enjoy the evening . I am concern about the duck/gooses one has tied around string .. I had tired calling the park but no answer . I hope it gets treated .. read more

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I still have yet to explore the rest of the park. I've only seen a little bit and I've had a great experience. It's clean, Spacious , & we feel safe . Every other weekend I see low riders which is always fascinating to see. Because I get to see the classical cars. The last time I came here with my grandmother. I saw some people roller blading which was very fun. And I heard that there was also a restroom in this park which makes it lovely in case of an emergency. read more

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This park has a lot to offer! While busier than other parks in the area, I think it is less crowded than a comparable park in Los Angeles county. I believe the lake is man-made, and I didn't make it down to the Santa Ana River. However, the trees provide a great place to walk, and I think there may be some amount of social events. For example, it seemed like there was always someone taking photos in the Rose Garden (on a Saturday afternoon). Also, if you have children, then I believe there are multiple large playground areas. read more

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One playground at this large park out of 2. We go to this park almost every weekend. There are homeless but I've never felt unsafe. I love this playground for my kid, 2 different areas, swings, stepping stones, and a music area. The only downside is there is usually trash everywhere. The park has volunteers daily to pick up the trash and there are a million trash cans. We love seeing the ducks in the lake. read more

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It's big and serves the community well enough, I'll give it that. However, it's way overdue for another drain and dredge, the last time they did it was c. 2007-2008. That water is nasty and smells, especially after it rains, which is almost never lately. To its credit, the canals of Venice are greener and stinkier but that's not a compliment. Setting: the front area has picnic tables and hibachis, there are several playgrounds for kids, a seldom used bandstand, a boathouse for the rentable paddleboats and sailboats. The trees are beautiful around the larger lake section, and people fish all over. The rose garden is especially nice and well maintained, thus, it's a popular place for wedding shoots and Saturday quinceneras. It's not always open though. A trail leads out the back towards the Santa Ana River path network, and a sketchy patch of woods parallels this 'dogleg' connector. Towards evening I've seen homeless heading in to various areas of the park, including the woods. Additionally, there's an astonishingly large homeless population living in the river bottom, so it's common to see people on foot and bike cutting through the park. It is what it is. There is a small golf course and driving range, I haven't used either service so I cannot comment on anything. From time to time suspicious wildfires break out and charred trees can be seen. I do like riding my bike around the lakes and the birds are fun to watch too.. sometimes the sailboats head out around the man-made islands and a duck gets in front of the processesion. I guess I like it best in the early morning when there are only a handful of people. read more

Fairmount Park - Sunset from Reefer Kids Pointe (not its real name, but that's what goes on up here). - Parks Near Me - Riverside, California

Its a great place to just walk around and enjoy the scenery. You can also fish which is always fun.

This park encompasses Lake Evans. It is not a lake you'd want to swim in but it serves as a beautiful backdrop of wildlife, and people enjoying life. I was surprised to not see transients or riff raff going on but everyday people with their families spending quality time at the park. This park is huge and felt safe. read more

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I come here once in a while to see the cute little ducks. But I recently went and there's a lot of homeless now and lots of trash sadly. Would like to see it be cleaned up a bit more. read more

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As a landscape photographer, this is one my favorite lakes to photograph. You get gorgeous lake views while bird watching! This park gets PACKED on the weekends so if you can, I would try going on a weekday. I noticed the restrooms were closed on a weekday though. Enjoy my photos! read more

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My review is mostly for the vegan depot. This park is beautiful and huge! It has a nice lake and golf course with a good playground as well. The lake was kind of dirty though because there was a lot of with and it also had a dead fish floating around. The park is overly crowded which forces some people to make their own parking and park at places where the sign says no parking anytime. The vegan depot event was held at this location luckily I was able to find parking at a decent spot. They had lots of good food to try out so I recommend my vegan and vegetarian friends to try the place out. I was able to try out an asada burrito with quesobirria and the burrito was pretty good the quesobirria could use some work. I also tried the macaroons which was very good and had yummy flavors. The chicken sandwich was okay it was better than Monty's. I also ordered the cheesy fries which was very yummy. The best food I tried was from srey vegan which was called nompang which is basically like a baguette sandwich Cambodian style! It had good flavors and I would def try out more of their menu items. read more

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As a photographer, it's one of my go to locations. The scenery reminds me of Louisiana's bayou and there's a neat boat house as well. It is very pretty but I'd recommending cautious and mindful of some of the folks who live/hang out in the park. The rose garden is gorgeous when in bloom and is a great wedding location. read more

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This park is very nice and has sheltered picnic tables. The playground on the side with the splash park was very nice, and I enjoyed my time there with my family. read more

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it was surprisingly delightful.We enjoyed a nice day at the park. Lots of people out fishing.

It was much cleaner than I thought it would be. I was pleased to see there was not trash and carts stored all are d while we were there scouting photo spots read more

PROS: 1)Fairmount park in my opinion is one of the best parks in the area. It's a perfect spot to take wedding photos, prom pictures, sweet 16 pictures, and much more. Since the park is huge there are a lot of beautiful areas for pictures. 2)There are two playgrounds in the park and both are fun for children to play, have a birthday party, family gathering, or a picnic. 3) There are benches where you can sit and feed the ducks and just enjoy nature for a while. CONS: 1) I recommend going to the restroom at home before arriving at the park due to the fact that the restrooms at the park can get absolutely disgusting as the day progresses. 2) On the weekends parking can be a nightmare Overall it's a great park and a great chance to take pictures, let children disconnect from the internet, and be around nature. read more

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Beautiful park. Our nephew had his wedding in the rose garden. It was perfect for a wedding. There is the sun issue on a hot day but with a 30 minute wedding, it's worth it. We had the reception in what I believe was called the Lakeside room. Beautiful venue. I'd recommend checking it out. read more

I love this park I often come here with friends or family to just take a nice stroll in nature. They're always seems to be events here sometimes there are car meets or birthday parties arranged here and I've noticed just about every Saturday in the mornings around 10:00 or 11:00 a.m. you can see Street vendors selling art sculptures or paintings nearby the Carousel Playground. Unfortunately the bathrooms do not have soap at this time and for this reason I have removed a star creating a four-star review. This park is great to do photography and take dates or host family gatherings. Keep in mind there's a lot of homeless that do live off the land in this area, they are pleasant and often keep to themselves. I appreciate the QR code with more information with more information of the planning and future development of the park. I always look forward to coming back to this park and it's great for photography anytime of the day. read more

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I'm reviewing the golf course. On a November Monday morning, I was able to walk the course for under $10. The course is only 9 holes long, very walkable and in decent condition. We played it from the tips, which have been pushed back since the last time I played there. That was most significant from the par-3's, requiring me to pull out a driver on #2, and making the shallow green on #5 more difficult to hold with a longer iron. I may play from the whites next time. There are a few areas that require attention: The par-3 fifth hole, which used to have a water hazard, now has a pit filled with natural grasses (read: weeds). Many of the greens have these irritating bald patches that affect putting. Finally, the fairways could use some trimming: some patches are rough-height, often preventing a good drive from rolling out. COVID-19 information: Patrons were not allowed into the building. Business, including concessions, is conducted through the window in the back. You now need a code to access the restrooms. If it weren't so inexpensive to play there, I might have given this 2-3 stars. As it is, I'm happy to have a muni open in the IE, where so many of our courses have closed down. read more

My favorite park in Riverside, CA. Offers a wide range of activities and events all year long. Plus offers opportunities to fish for bluegill, crappies, bass, catfish, and carp. There are also multiple playgrounds, a rose garden, hiking paths, and beautiful, mature plants and scenery. read more

Beautiful park to visit! The lake is HUGE and has a few geese & ducks. The trees around the lake and willow-like and hang down very picturesque. :) The rose garden was locked up when I went, maybe due to COVID? But either way, it's a lovely place for a picnic or family get-together. LOTS of space to spread out in the huge park. read more

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Gorgeous park! I live an hour away but don't mind the occasional drive just to walk around here and see all of the beautiful birds and the Rose garden. Lots of beautiful photo opportunities as well. read more

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A beautiful park that has a beautiful lake with many local wild life. It's really a old park with ancient trees. Lots of room to explore perfect for a walk to a family function. This last time around I was invited to my newly deceased friend. She picked the location for her last final life reception. Really easy to find and with many clean restrooms. Love the tennis courts! Park has alot to offer. So many beautiful Old trees. read more

I consider this the best park in Riverside, hands down. Simply put, it is absolutely beautiful. It has a large body of water, lined with shady trees and a pleasant walking path. There are plenty of large trees scattered throughout the grassy areas too, which makes this park feel significantly cooler than the surrounding urban area. Complete with paddle boats for rent, a rose garden, and plenty of play structures for kids to enjoy, this park has it all! Now, because of it's size, it's likely challenging to maintain, so do expect some litter to be scattered around. At the edge of the water you can see some trash too, and there's plenty of goose poop to be avoided. The restrooms are also often dirty as you'd only expect from a public place. As it's such an overall lovely park with much to do, it's also quite crowded, especially on weekends and more so on holidays, and many groups will play their music or be getting down and you might find it a little noisy. Last but not least, many different people enjoy this park, therefore you will see the economically unfortunate and homeless population of Riverside resting, walking about, and using the public restrooms. If you are scared of humans that haven't had the same opportunities and upbringing as a wealthier individual, this is definitely not the park for you. It's a park for everyone. read more

Fairmount Park - The lake at sunset. - Parks Near Me - Riverside, California

One of my fav spots of all time, kept very clean and it's always busy and has a nice view.

10/10 would recommend this is such a cute and wholesome park to bring your family and friends or significant other ,the views near the pond are so beyond beutiful absolutely a sight to see and also on Sundays you can enjoy lots of vendors is lovely read more

Good place for a picnic and family gatherings, especially around the huge lake. Lots of families enjoying the sunset so bring blanket & chairs. There are outdoor events here in summer, so keep checking local calendar. read more

This is easily one of the best parks I've ever been to. It's huge!! There are at least two playgrounds that I saw and a large lake where you can feed ducks and just sit and enjoy a moment of peace. I'm not sure if the vendors are there daily but there were a lot of vendors selling toys and little trinkets for the kids. There's even an area for lawn bowling (which I've never heard of but it sounds like fun lol). Apparently there used to be a carousel there but they've removed that and built a smaller playground where the carousel used to be for smaller children. My daughter reeeally enjoyed herself for the limited time we were there. I'll definitely be taking her back next time I'm in Riverside. read more

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Every time we been to the park, we've enjoyed it. The parking can sometimes suck, but that's really the only negative thing I have to say about the park. I love the fact that I can take my dogs with us and go walking. The pond is nice, can't wait until they put the paddle boats out. It's pretty calm and you can take a blanket and just enjoy life. You got people selling balls and elotes on the weekends, you also might come across a car show, which we love. You got the occasional homeless that chills at parks, which is fine, they don't go bugging people. The playgrounds are clean and my daughter loves them. We will absolutely go back! read more

Fairmount Park - #starthechihuahua enjoying the park. - Parks Near Me - Riverside, California

This park is a absolutely magical & beautiful. The people are enjoying life and the animals are at peace with sharing their home with us. I came to this lovely location to take some nature photography. What I found was an oasis of balance with community and nature. Thank you Riverside community for being so hospitable. If you like my photography & would like your own photo shoot email me @ wskinner3@gmail.com - My name is Roy Instagram: foreveryoungvisuals read more

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This is a pretty big park to take a walk but at your own caution. You'll encounter many different kinds of people here. It is flocked with people riding their bikes, fishing at the lake, walking, and homeless people. The park itself was well maintained when I visited (other than the homeless but they weren't bothering anyone so no complaints here). There is a rose garden but I was not able to enter because it was closed. I would definitely come back here again with my dog because it was nice to take a stroll along the lake. read more

We always enjoy coming to Fairmont park If it's with kids or just a jog around the lake with the wife. They have plenty of parking and lots of green grass for all kinds of activities I also like to come when they have summer festivities they have live bands and food read more

Fairmount Park - Parks Near Me - Riverside, California

The high rating is deceiving! This park is deff in the ghetto fabulous category in my book. It is supposed to be such a beautiful park with a lake, rose garden, wildlife, and tons of palm trees. But for some reason, it attracts all the ghetto residents in the area. The park is not well taken care of at all. I saw trash EVERYWHERE! The water in the lake is contaminated. I felt bad for the wildlife. How could ppl still go fishing in that water? That's beyond me! Towards the entrance, it is very chaotic and loud with questionable ppl BBQing and sleeping on the grass. I saw homeless and other ghetto fabulous types. Not judging, just saying! I can't image coming here at night. It would not be safe at all! It saddens me that such a beautiful park is ruined by ppl. I also regret sitting on one of the benches. Who knows what happened on those benches??! I'll stick to the parks in my neighborhood in Canyon Crest. Will never return to this park! read more

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I've come here many times and it's a large park that's a good place to shoot photos. It's a nice area but, be aware there's homeless people there and sometimes there could be a lot of trash. read more

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Great location for picnics and nice photography! Theirs soo many different locations within the park that can get your great views and nice photos! read more

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Super kid-friendly park. We were drawn to this location for the lake and ducks, but were pleasantly surprised to find multiple playgrounds, including a circus/carnival themed one with water play during the hot summer days. Pack a picnic and bring cash for the various vendors (raspados, paletas, ice cream) for a fun, chill day. Only con were the large piles of dog poop (or possibly human) near the lake/gazebo area, so watch where you step if decide to walk around that area. read more

Everyone has been friendly and in control of their pets. I like coming out here to walk around let the puppy check out the scenery and let him get some air. read more

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Great place to go fishing and kayaking. What is real great is that they do not charge for you to fish at the lake. The boating pass is super cheap too! Did I mention free parking? read more

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