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(RIALTO, Calif.) A $6 million upgrade, including two new football fields, begins at Alec Fergusson Park on Oct. 11. The city of Rialto intends to complete this upgrade in October, 2011. Fergusson Park is at 2395 W. Sunrise, near West Casa Grande Avenue and North Alder Street. “We will be more than doubling the usable area of Fergusson Park,” said Recreation and Community Services Department Director Larry Thornburg. “Eight acres of this 18-acre park were previously developed. This project develops the remaining 10 acres.” Besides the football fields, new amenities for Fergusson Park include a skateboard area, playground, picnic areas,...
Fontana, California - The Mayor and City Council invite the public to register for training courses at the Fontana Park Aquatic Center. The “Lifeguard Training” course teaches participants the knowledge and skills needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. Participants who successfully complete this course will receive a Lifeguard Training and First Aid certificate (valid three years) and a CPR for the Professional Rescuer certificate (valid one year). “CPR for the Professional Rescuer” is a course designed for professional rescuers about developing skills needed to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies. This includes the use of an automated external...
Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area Silverwood Lake was formed by the 249-foot Cedar Springs Dam. At 3,350 feet, it is the highest reservoir in the State Water Project. The park features hiking trails, swimming beaches and designated areas for boating, water-skiing and fishing. The lake has trout, large-mouth bass, catfish and bluegill. There is a marina with a launching ramp, boat and equipment rentals, and a store. The park has picnic areas, including three that can only be reached by boat. The lakes attracts waterfowl, raptors and songbirds. Canada Geese and an occasional bald eagle can be seen in the...
Mount San Jacinto State Park Mount San Jacinto stands 10,804 feet above sea level, the highest point in the San Jacinto Range and second highest in Southern California. It is the southern section of the San Bernardino National Forest. The mountain’s magnificent granite peaks, forests, and fern-bordered mountain meadows offer high-country exploreation and a scenic, high-country wilderness area. Most of the park is a designated wilderness area enjoyed by hikers and backpackers. Unlike other wilderness adventures Mount San Jacinto is also accessible by the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. Starting in Chino Canyon near Palm Springs, the tram takes passengers from...
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