City of Riverside community centers hand out one toy per child (17 and under) through Spark of Love on Thursday, December 17, 2026, at your assigned time. Register in person at your local City of Riverside community center between November 16 and December 11 with the application, a current ID, proof of residency in ZIP codes 92501–92508 and each child's birth certificate. Limited supply.
Verified Oct 27 · riversideca.events
Catch: Register Nov 16–Dec 11 at a community center · Riverside residents (ZIPs 92501–92508) with ID and kids' birth certificates · Kids 17 and under; one toy each
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Riverside County residents with a Riverside County Library System card can borrow a State Parks vehicle hangtag for two weeks, good for free day-use entry at more than 200 state parks, lakes, beaches and monuments. One per household. Holds aren't available online: call your branch for a 3-day hold, and return the pass to the desk where you borrowed it.
Verified Oct 27 · rivlib.net
Catch: Riverside County residents with a library card only · One pass per household · No online holds: call your branch
Any time during library hours (7-day loan, 2 renewals)
San Bernardino County Library branches · Riverside
San Bernardino County Library cardholders can borrow a California State Library Parks Pass: free vehicle day-use entry (one car of up to nine people) at over 200 state parks, including Silverwood Lake and Chino Hills State Park. Keep it 7 days and renew twice. The library card is free. It doesn't cover camping, boats, tours, museums or special events.
Verified Oct 27 · library.sbcounty.gov
Catch: San Bernardino County Library card required (free) · Day-use vehicle entry only
With a Riverside Public Library card you can check out a California State Parks pass (free vehicle day use at over 200 state parks and beaches) or a RivCo library pass (free day use at 12 Riverside County parks and recreation areas) for two weeks. Passes are popular and often have a waitlist; request one online, by phone or at a branch.
Verified Oct 27 · riversideca.gov
Catch: Free Riverside Public Library card required · Often a waitlist · Day use only: no camping or other park fees
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