The Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District (RivCoParks) has won the Best in Category – Parks and Recreation award from the National Association of Counties (NACo) for the second year in a row.
The award recognizes RivCoParks’ ongoing efforts to support veterans’ mental health through community-based outdoor programs.
The 2025 award highlights RivCoParks’ Veterans Fishing Derbies and Veterans Access Pass Program, which provide free access to parks and outdoor events for veterans and their families. These programs focus on reducing isolation, encouraging social connection, and promoting mental wellness environments outside of clinical settings…