A Record of Accomplishments, and a Vision for our Future.
Public Safety & Crime Trends
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Year-over-year reduction in crime from 2022 through 2025, with continued improvements in 2026.
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Significant decreases in burglary, vehicle theft, larceny-theft, arson, and homicides.
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Continued investment in patrol staffing, technology, and enforcement strategies in coordination with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.
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Added 8 sworn deputy positions across recent years to improve patrol coverage.
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Added a new Fire Medic Squad consisting of 6 firefighters and a new emergency response vehicle.
Economic Development & Health Investments
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Dozens of new businesses opened citywide since 2022 across retail, food service, healthcare, and logistics sectors.
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Major openings include Sprouts, Raising Cane’s, Cava, Kalaveras, 85°C Bakery Café, Crumbl Cookies, Chipotle, and many more on Moreno Beach Drive.
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Riverside University Health System hospital on Cactus Boulevard was awarded $184 million in Proposition 1 funding to build a new Wellness Center in collaboration with the City, expanding behavioral and community health services.
Parks, Recreation & Community Facilities
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Santiago Park opened as the city’s newest park.
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New basketball courts were constructed at Patriot Park.
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The Flight Deck Bike Park, one of the largest bicycle pump tracks in Southern California, opened near Morrison Park.
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Robert Garcia Boxing Academy and the Robert Garcia Youth Foundation opened at the Moreno Valley Mall, expanding youth athletic and mentoring opportunities.
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The City completed its Parks Rehabilitation and Refurbishment Program, investing over $6 million to improve and upgrade parks across all City Council districts.
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New dog park opening at Gateway Park.
Libraries, Arts & Culture
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New District 2 (Sunnymead Ranch) Library is under construction and scheduled to open in 2026.
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The City’s first museum and immersive art museum is scheduled to open in 2026 at Anthem Mall.
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Expansion of public art, murals, and cultural programming throughout the city.
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Opening of the District 2 Library.
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Opening of Moreno Valley’s first museum and immersive art museum.