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Martha McLean–Anza Narrows Park
🏞️ Regional Park
80 acres

Martha McLean–Anza Narrows Park

Riverside
Dog Friendly
📸 Scenic
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family
🏛️ Historic

Santa Ana River park along Riverside's historic Anza Narrows — picnic groves, river access, and trails into the river bottom.

Martha McLean–Anza Narrows Park sits along the Santa Ana River where Spanish explorer Juan Bautista de Anza passed in the 1770s. The park has shaded picnic groves, walking paths, river access, and a connection to the Santa Ana River Trail. It's a popular Riverside family park with a real river setting.

🌟 Why Locals Love It

Real river-bottom park feel inside Riverside.

What to Expect

Picnic crowds on weekends, cyclists on the river trail, dog walkers.

💡 Good to Know Before You Go

Reservations needed for big group picnic areas.

📍 Local Tip

Pair with a Santa Ana River Trail ride for a full outdoor afternoon.

Best Time to Visit

Spring and fall.

Notable Features

Anza Trail history
Santa Ana River frontage
Group picnic groves

Practical Info

5759 Jurupa Ave, Riverside, CA 92504

Amenities

Restrooms
Picnic Area
Playground
BBQ Grills
Parking
Trails
Shade
Bike Path
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