1Ryan Bonaminio Park outdoor fitness area
- Ab bench
- Dip bars
- Leg-raise station
- Sit-up bench
- Stepper
- Wall bars
6 stations · Wheelchair accessible · Hours: 24/7
Free outdoor gyms in Riverside, CA
There are 13 free outdoor fitness areas in and around Riverside, with 3 with plyo boxes, 2 with sit-up benches and 1 with ab benches. All are open to the public at no cost.
- Free spots
- 13
- Pull-up / calisthenics
- 0
- Lit at night
- 0
- Equipment types
- 10
All 13 spots
2Lincoln Park outdoor fitness area
- Elliptical
- Parallel bars
- Sit-up bench
3 stations · Wheelchair accessible
3Fitness area on Golden Avenue
- Plyo box
4Fitness area on Golden Avenue (2)
- Plyo box
5Fitness area on Campbell Avenue
- Plyo box
6La Sierra Park outdoor fitness area
- Monkey bars
7Fitness area on Castle Park Road
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8Fitness area on Sierra Vista Avenue
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9Heights Park outdoor fitness area
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Limited wheelchair access
10Myra Linn Park outdoor fitness area
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11Myra Linn Park outdoor fitness area (2)
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12Myra Linn Park outdoor fitness area (3)
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13Tim Strack Park outdoor fitness area
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A free 30-minute workout at Ryan Bonaminio Park outdoor fitness area
Built around the equipment at this spot. Rest 60–90 seconds between sets.
- Decline crunches — 3×15
- Dips — 4×6–10
- Captain’s-chair leg raises — 3×10
- Decline sit-ups — 3×15
- Hanging leg raises — 3×8
What to bring
All gear guides →- Liquid chalk
Most outdoor sessions
Guide: Grip chalk and gloves for outdoor bars - Multi-strength band set
Most people: covers you from first rep to unassisted
Guide: Resistance bands for pull-ups - Adjustable weighted vest
Most people: start light and add weight over time
Guide: Weighted vests for calisthenics
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FAQ
- Are the outdoor gyms in Riverside free?
- Yes. All 13 spots listed here are public outdoor fitness areas with no membership or entry fee. They are usually in parks, so they follow park hours.
- Which outdoor gym in Riverside has the most equipment?
- Ryan Bonaminio Park outdoor fitness area has the most mapped equipment: ab bench, dip bars, leg-raise station, sit-up bench, stepper, wall bars.
- Where can I do pull-ups outdoors in Riverside?
- None of the mapped spots in Riverside list a pull-up bar yet. Monkey bars at nearby playgrounds are a common substitute.
- Are any outdoor gyms in Riverside lit at night?
- None are confirmed as lit. Plan to go during daylight, or check in person.