On Saturday, Riverside County along with the Desert Recreation District held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Thermal Community Park, which will be the very first park in Thermal.
The county helped move the future park forward by donating land and Supervisor v. Manuel Perez stepping up to provide $4.5 million to fund the park. The 10‑acre park will be located on the corner of Church Street and Olive Street at 87-229 Church Street, Thermal, CA 92274.
The park will include ball fields, sports courts, walking paths, playgrounds, picnic areas, shade structures, a splash pad, amphitheater and a kiosko. The project will be led by the Desert Recreation District, which estimates 15 months to complete.
“I remember as a child growing up near Thermal, where my aunts and uncles lived, and realizing that there is no park space in the community,” said Supervisor Perez. “Residents and families have long desired and deserve a park of their own. According to the county, the park was planned with community input.