Sycamore Highlands Park is a hillside neighborhood park at 5777 Fair Isle Drive in Riverside’s 92507 area. Families come for its well-kept lawns, separate play areas, and wide views of the Inland Empire’s mountain ranges, and it also gives walkers an easy start to the trails of neighboring Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park.
The park sits on rolling terrain with panoramic mountain views, playgrounds designed for different age groups, picnic tables, and a gazebo that works well for small gatherings (source: ParkMagnet). The city’s original development plan called for turf areas, landscaping, play areas, walkways, gardens, basketball and baseball spaces, and a trailhead connecting to Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park (source: CEQAnet). That trailhead link is the park’s main draw for walkers. Groomed grass gives way to chaparral-covered canyon paths, so a short stroll can easily become a longer hike.
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
Plan to visit in the early morning or late afternoon, especially from June through September. Riverside summers regularly top 95°F, and the canyon trails have little shade. Weekday mornings are the quietest times, while weekend afternoons bring more families to the playgrounds and picnic areas. Bring water, sunscreen, and sturdy shoes if you plan to continue into the wilderness park, and watch for rattlesnakes on the trails in warm months. Winter and spring offer the clearest mountain views and the greenest hillsides. Before you go, check the City of Riverside Parks, Recreation & Community Services website for current hours and amenities.
