Cesar Chavez Community Center Renovation

César Chávez Community Center Renovation

The City of Riverside has partnered with ELS Architecture and Urban Design to renovate the Cesar Chavez Community Center at Bobby Bonds Park.

Project Goals

• Enhance structural strength and longevity
• Update public event spaces
• Improve accessibility
• Comply with contemporary building codes

Funding and Prioritization

The City has been awarded a $25 million grant for the project. The initial phase will concentrate on critical code upgrades and addressing deferred maintenance. Following the development of a prioritized list and the calculation of related costs, any remaining funds will be allocated towards enhancing the facility to better support arts programming and community-oriented social services.

Renovation Process

• Survey and Investigation
• Recommendations for Consideration
• Prioritization of Improvements
• Determination of Enhanced Improvements
• Design Development
• Internal City Approvals (Committees, Permits, Construction Contracts)
• Construction (Estimated start April 2025, Estimated completion 15 Months)
• Open to the Public (TBD)