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Lake Evans (Fairmount Park)
🏞️ Lake
22 acres

Lake Evans (Fairmount Park)

Riverside
🎣 Fishing
🏞️ Lake Views
📸 Scenic
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family
🏛️ Historic

Family-friendly fishing lake inside Riverside's historic Fairmount Park — paddleboats, lakeside picnics, and easy walking loops.

Lake Evans is the larger of two lakes inside Riverside's historic Fairmount Park. The 22-acre lake is stocked for fishing, supports paddleboats, and is ringed by walking paths shaded by palms and mature trees. It's one of the IE's most beloved urban-lake experiences.

🌟 Why Locals Love It

A real lake walk minutes from downtown Riverside.

What to Expect

Families, joggers, anglers, and weddings on weekends.

💡 Good to Know Before You Go

Free parking; paddleboat rentals are seasonal.

📍 Local Tip

Combine a lake loop with a stop at the rose garden across the park.

Best Time to Visit

Year-round; spring for roses, fall for the cooler walking weather.

Notable Features

22-acre stocked fishing lake
Paddleboats
Inside historic Fairmount Park

Practical Info

Fairmount Park, Riverside, CA 92501

Amenities

Restrooms
Parking
Picnic Area
Trails
Fishing Dock
Boat Launch
Playground
Shade
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