
Welcome to The ParkBuzz, the portal for current Riverside County Regional Park & Open-Space District staff. Here you will find all district forms, documents, links and resources. This site is updated regularly, so check back often.
Our Mission
To preserve land with sensitive habitat or rich heritage within Riverside County, and provide opportunities for the community to enjoy equitable access through recreation and education.
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Our Vision
Serving our community through thoughtful and sustainable actions to inspire lifelong connections with RivCo parks, places, and programs.
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A.C.T.I.O.N.S.
RivCoParks has adopted the following values which are demonstrated through our day to day actions:
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Adaptable
Community-Centric
Teamwork
Inclusion
Outstanding
Networking
Stewardship
RivCoParks Recognitions
The District recognizes the accomplishments of employees and volunteers that exemplify the District’s values.
Individuals and groups were chosen based upon their demonstration of:
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ADAPTABLE
COMMUNITY-CENTRIC
TEAMWORK
INCLUSION
OUTSTANDING
NETWORKING
STEWARDSHIP

Submit your nominations for Shining Star recognitions - click this green box.
2023-2024 Shining Stars
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2023-2024 Shining Stars
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Anthony Miller - GM's Employee Award
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Freddy Salazar - Employee of the Year
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Rob & Brandy Phillips - GM's Volunteer Award
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Yesenia Villagomez - Volunteer of the Year
2023-2024 A.C.T.I.O.N. Award Recipients
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A - Shawna Allison/Christina Sanchez
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C - Christian Sanchez/Beatriz Mancillas
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T -Bridget Lawlor/Liam Hawkins
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I - Joshua Rivera/Ryan Mark
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O- Nathan Hearron/Richard Aguilera
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N- Ariannah Romo/Oscar Serrato
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S- Jonathan Reinig/Andrew Mick
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2022-2023 Shining Stars
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Harmony Tehrani - GM's Employee Award
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Mike Herman - Employee of the Year
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Madelyn Garcia - GM's Volunteer Award
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Nola Columbaro - Volunteer of the Year
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2021-2022 Shining Stars
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Mary Ruth Johnson - Employee of the Year
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Marlene Merrill - GM's Employee Award
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Eric Boor - GM's Employee Award
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Steve Luskey - Volunteer of the Year
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2020-2021 Shining Stars
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Noriko Gardner - Employee of the Year
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Larry Zamora - Volunteers of the Year
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Steve Perez - GM's Employee Award
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James "Jim" Sauter - GM's Volunteer Award
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2019-2020 Shining Stars
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Mitchell "Mitch" Daudert - Employee of the Year
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Bonnie & Sam Gutierrez - Volunteers of the Year
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Michael Alferez - GM's Employee Award
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Ginger Greaves - GM's Volunteer Award
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2018-2019 Shining Stars
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Vicki Armentrout - Employee of the Year
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Maureen McFarland - Volunteer of the Year
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Oscar Serrato - GM's Employee Award
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2017-2018 Shining Stars
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Maggie Chavez - Employee of the Year
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Cindy Burke - Volunteer of the Year
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Erica Mendoza - GM's Employee Award
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Luisa Aguilera - GM's Employee Award
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Rebeca Pena - GM's Employee Award
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Dusty Williams - GM's Volunteer Award
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2016-2017 Shining Stars
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Margie Valdez - Employee of the Year
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Rick Bradford - Volunteer of the Year
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Merceides Logans - GM's Employee Award
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Gordon Kraft - GM's Volunteer Award
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2015-2016 Shining Stars
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Robert Williams - Employee of the Year
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Marilynn Lorenz - Volunteer of the Year
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Jeanne McLeod - GM's Employee Award
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2014-2015 Shining Stars
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Marquese Howard - Employee of the Year
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Frank & Kathy Fry - Volunteers of the Year
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Dustin McLain - GM's Employee Award
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Lynn Mattocks - GM's Volunteer Award
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2013-2014 Shining Stars
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Rob Hicks - Employee of the Year
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Robert Acosta - Volunteer of the Year
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Maureen Gayk - GM's Employee Award
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Friends of Hidden Valley Nature Center - GM's Support Group Award
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2012-2013 Shining Stars
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Leonard Salsbury - Employee of the Year
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Robyn Clinedinst - Volunteer of the Year
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Kyla Brown - GM's Employee Award
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2011-2012 Shining Stars
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Shelley Kibby - Employee of the Year
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Mary Postel - Volunteer of the Year
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Noriko Gardner - GM’s Employee Award
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Santa Rosa Plateau Foundation - GM’s Support Group Award