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Martha McLean Master Plan

Riverside City Council
April 21, 2026

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Martha McLean Master Plan
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MARTHA MCLEAN ANZA NARROWS PARK
MARTHA MCLEAN ANZA NARROWS PARK:

MASTER PLAN
138 CITY OF RIVERSIDE

MARTHA MCLEAN ANZA NARROWS PARK

DESIGN NARRATIVE
The proposed improvements to Martha Mclean aim to
enhance the site’s functionality and features. By realigning the northern parking area along the train line, the design optimizes existing park space, enabling the addition of programs and activities suitable for all age groups.

Native plantings and rest areas along the bike path will offer shade and spaces for visitors to pause as they enjoy the Santa Ana River Trail. Vehicular access to the trail will be restricted through the use of boulders, bioswales, and gates, ensuring a safe and uninterrupted experience for all trail users.

Many of the proposed improvement areas are situated
at the northern end of the site, adjacent to the relocated parking area. Visitors will have access to the ridge trail, which leads to an existing river access point just outside the project boundary. The community area at the top of the ridge will feature shaded picnic spaces, educational water play areas, natural play zones, and restrooms. Additionally, a band shell is proposed at another elevated location in the center of the site to host community events. Bike rest stops, equipped ZLWK ÀOOLQJ VWDWLRQV DQG H[HUFLVH HTXLSPHQW ZLOO DOVR EH incorporated along the trail.

At the southern portion of the site along Jurupa Avenue, a new parking lot is proposed with 27 new spots and a formalized entrance to the bike path with a trailhead and restrooms as well as a ridge trail with an overlook.

INTERPRETIVE ARROYO

WATER PLAY AREA
MEADOW

RIVER STEPS

ACTIVITY LOOP
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SUMMARY OF COMMUNITY FEEDBACK

SURVEY SUMMARY
The three most popular improvements that community members would like to see at Martha McLean Park have double the number of UHTXHVWVWKDQDQ\RWKHUDPHQLW\RSWLRQVDWWKLVORFDWLRQ7KHWKUHHPRVWSRSXODULPSURYHPHQWVDUHÁRZHUVDQGQDWLYHSODQWVVKDGHDQG restrooms. Several commenter’s noted that they use this park to access the Santa Ana River, and that the park is popular for families. Family amenities were some of the other top choices at this park, such as performance areas, water play areas, river steps, and a dog park.

MARTHA MCLEAN ANZA NARROWS PARK
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NATIVE POLLINATOR

GARDENS

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TERRACED RIVER STEPS

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RIVERS & LAND

CONSERVANCY NATIVE

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RIVER

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EXISTING RIVER ACCESS

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DISC GOLF COURSE TEE

DISC GOLF COURSE PATH

EMERGENCY ACCESS

VEHICULAR ACCESS

PEDESTRIAN ACCESS

VEHICULAR ACCESS GATE /

SART SAFETY CHECK POINT

PROPOSED PARKING -

BOLLARDS OR GATES TO

BLOCK VEHICLES FROM

ENTERING BIKE PATH
- 26 PARKING SPOTS

STORMWATER

MANAGEMENT BIOSWALE

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RE-ALIGNED PARKING
-36 PARKING SPOTS
(CURRENTLY 45 SPOTS)
COMMUNITY MEADOW +

GATHERING SPACE

RESTROOMS, OUTDOOR
SHOWERS + STORAGE

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WATER PLAY ARROYO
200 FT

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SANTA ANA RIVER BIKE PATH

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VEHICLE BARRIER AT ROAD

EXISTING UNAUTHORIZED VEHICULAR
ACCESS

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SANTA ANA RIVER BIKE PATH

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RIVER

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SANTA ANA RIVER BIKE PATH

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VEVEVEVEHIHIHH CCUCUCUUUUUCULAALAAAALALAL RRRRRRRR BABABABABARRRRRRRRRRIER ELE EMEMENENTSTTST The site currently has an issue with vehicles
entering the Santa Ana River Trail which
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and pedestrians on the trail. The proposed
site improvements utilize natural boulders
and rain gardens as a physical barrier to
limit vehicular access to the trail as well as
additional bollards where the trail connects
to the road and parking.

MARTHA MCLEAN ANZA NARROWS PARK

OPINION OF PROBABLE COST

HARD COSTS
ACTIVE
Bike rest stop
Water Play Area
Play Area
$60,000
$468,375
$791,375

NATURE & CULTURE
Overlook and Shaded
Plaza to River
Ridge trail and
Terraced steps
Wildlife and Habitat
Exploration Trail
Outdoor Classroom
Community Meadow
Bandshell and
Community Lawn
Planting Areas
Separated Walking
Path
Shaded seating areas
and overlook
Vehicle Barriers
River Overlook and
Swings
Restrooms at Trailhead
Parking at Entrance
$452,250
$216,000
$34,000
$105,000
$467,475
$1,095,875
$4,500,000
$326,040 $728,625
$432,250
$312,975
$200,000
$192,975

FACILITIES
Realigned Parking
Restrooms w/
Showers + Storage
$544,950
$200,000

SOFT COSTS
Design Drawings 8%
General Conditions 15%
Annual Escalation 7%
Design Contingency 10%
Prevailing Wage 12%
General Contractor Fee 10%
Construction Management 20%
$530,253.20
$994,224.75
$463,971.55
$662,816.50
$795,379.80
$662,816.50
$1,325,633.00
$12,036,260.30

TOTAL HARD COSTS
= $6,628,165.00

TOTAL SOFT COSTS
= $5,408,095.30
=
+
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MARTHA MCLEAN ANZA NARROWS PARK

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