As the school year comes to an end and gloomy skies turn to summer sunshine, here’s an exciting opportunity to explore the great outdoors! The Riverside County Parks and Open-Space District in collaboration with the local libraries is offering the “The RivCoParks Library Pass.” This pass is your key to explore Riverside County parks and open space across Riverside County, including lands that are within the MSHCP.

The Library Park Pass brings together recreation, community engagement, and literacy. The Pass offers residents the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of open space and how it benefits the 146 plant and animal species protected by the MSHCP. The Library Park Pass helps narrow the “Nature Gap” within communities that have typically not had access to nature. Through the Library Pass, families in all communities can explore the outdoors in western Riverside County.

Thanks to the RivCoParks library Pass, your library card becomes your Pass to free admission at Riverside County Parks sites, events, and educational programs for your entire family. Imagine the places you can go!

How does it work? It’s as simple as checking out a book from your local library. Imagine spending a day at these incredible places without worrying about park fees.

From the tranquil and beautiful parks protected by the MSHCP to the bike and hiking trails the parks offer, there’s something for everyone at the parks. Adventure awaits you once you’ve checked out your Pass. Some of the parks that you can explore include:

Rancho Jurupa Regional Park
800 Crestmore Road, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509

Lake Skinner Recreation Area
37701 Warren Road, Winchester, CA 92596 

Box Springs Mountain Reserve
9699 Box Springs Mountain Road, Moreno Valley, CA 92557

Harford Springs Reserve
21460 Gavilan Road, Perris, CA 92570

Hidden Valley Nature Center and Wildlife Area
1401 Arlington Avenue, Riverside, CA 92505

Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve
39400 Clinton Keith Road, Murrieta, CA 92562

Don’t forget to check out the 146 Project and earn a fun patch as you explore the natural open space in our region. For more details about the Library Pass and a list of participating libraries and parks,
visit Library Park Pass | Rivcoparks