Riverside's 2026 Movies in Park Summer Schedule

Hosted by the Riverside Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, this free community event series invites residents to gather outdoors on Friday nights for unforgettable evenings filled with movies, laughter, and family fun under the stars.

Running throughout June, July, and early August, Movies in the Park transforms neighborhood parks across the city into open-air theaters where families, friends, and neighbors can relax together and enjoy blockbuster favorites in a welcoming community atmosphere. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs, picnic baskets, and snacks while enjoying Riverside’s beautiful summer evenings. Movies begin at dusk, approximately between 7:30 and 8 p.m., but attendees are encouraged to arrive early to grab the best viewing spots and enjoy the parks.

The 2026 lineup offers something for everyone, featuring animated adventures, family comedies, and exciting live-action favorites. The season kicks off June 5 with Disney and Pixar’s “Luca” at Lincoln Park, located at 4261 Park Ave. On June 12, audiences can experience the live-action adaptation of “How to Train Your Dragon” at Nichols Park, 5505 Dewey Ave.

After a short break, the fun continues June 26 with “Hotel Transylvania 3” at Villegas Park, 3091 Esperanza St. July’s schedule begins July 10 with the action-packed family favorite “G-Force” at Reid Park, located at 701 N. Orange St. On July 17, audiences can sing along with Disney’s beloved hit “Encanto” at Bryant Park, 7950 Philbin Ave.

The excitement continues July 24 with “Bad Guys 2” at Hunter Hobby Park, 1401 Iowa Ave., followed by “Incredibles 2” on July 31 at La Sierra Park, 5215 La Sierra Ave. The summer series concludes August 7 with the live-action version of “Lilo & Stitch” at Orange Terrace Park, located at 20010 Orange Terrace Parkway.

For more information about the 2026 Movies in the Park schedule, residents can contact the Riverside Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department at 951-826-2000 or email parks@riversideca.gov.

Movie Schedule:
June 5 | Luca at Lincoln Park (4261 Park Ave.)
June 12 | How to Train Your Dragon (Live Action) at Nichols Park (5505 Dewey Ave.)
June 26 | Hotel Transylvania 3 at Villegas Park (3091 Esperanza St.)
July 10 | G-Force at Reid Park (701 N Orange St.)
July 17 | Encanto at Bryant Park (7950 Philbin Ave.)
July 24 | Bad Guys 2 at Hunter Hobby Park (1401 Iowa Ave.)
July 31 | Incredibles 2 at La Sierra Park (5215 La Sierra Ave.)
August 7 | Lilo & Stitch (Live Action) at Orange Terrace Park (20010 Orange Terrace)

Rest In Peace - Richard Hinds - You are Remembered

The recent double homicide in Riverside, California has shaken the community in a way that feels both deeply personal and painfully familiar. While details are still unfolding, what is already clear is that two lives were taken senselessly—one of them belonging to a man many in the downtown area knew simply as Richard.

I did not know both victims, ( Corrina Segovia RIP ) but I did know Richard Hinds. Not through long conversations or shared experiences, but through something just as meaningful—consistency. For nearly three years, Richard was a constant presence just steps away from the police station. I passed him almost every day while leaving my office. He never begged. He never caused trouble. He never made anyone feel uncomfortable. Instead, he offered something rare in today’s world: kindness without expectation. A simple smile. A genuine “have a good day.”

That was Richard.

Learning that the incident occurred around 2 a.m. makes this tragedy even harder to process. Anyone who knew Richard’s routine can reasonably believe he was asleep at that hour—resting, unaware, and completely vulnerable. If that is the case, then this was not just violence; it was an attack on someone who had no chance to defend himself. And if the second victim was in a similar situation, then this becomes an even more devastating reflection of how exposed and unprotected some members of our community truly are.

This tragedy forces us to confront uncomfortable questions. Not just about the act itself, but about the environment that allowed it to happen. Richard wasn’t in the wrong place at the wrong time. He was in the same place for nearly three years. That wasn’t a coincidence—it was a reality that everyone around him accepted. Police officers, firefighters, lawyers, judges, city officials—countless individuals passed by him daily. Some showed compassion, offering food or water. But compassion without action can only go so far.

If the system truly worked the way it claims to, would Richard have been sleeping on the street for three years straight?

This is where accountability becomes difficult but necessary. The city did not commit the crime, but it cannot be separated from the circumstances surrounding it. When people fall through the cracks and remain there for years, it reflects a larger failure. It reflects a gap between what is promised and what is practiced.

Too often, homelessness becomes a talking point—something discussed during campaigns, highlighted in speeches, and used to signal concern. But concern without sustained, effective action leads to situations exactly like this. The community wants solutions. People care. People notice. But the disconnect between public concern and institutional response remains painfully visible.

Richard deserved more than to be remembered as a victim. He deserved safety. He deserved stability. He deserved the same basic level of protection that many take for granted.

This moment has shifted something. It has redirected the purpose behind this platform and this voice. What started as observation must now evolve into intention. Awareness alone is not enough. Stories like Richard’s cannot just pass through the news cycle and fade into memory.

Somehow, someway, someday—there has to be a path forward. A path where people like Richard are not left exposed for years. A path where care is not temporary or symbolic, but structured and lasting. A path where tragedies like this are not inevitable, but preventable.

Richard Hines was known. He was seen. He was appreciated. And he deserved better.