Sidney J. Gefen Riverwalk Park

This is a great place to walk along the riverfront. There is ample light to walk at night. You can go south to the RAM, or north to the Hyatt. There are a few places with benches and not a lot of homeless. The views from here are spectacular, and the river breeze is fantastic.

This is usually the path of my long bike rides through Riverside. Gorgeous views of the water and seating available to rest and soak up the scenery. It's a pretty safe area to ride and the walkway is wide enough for both bikers and pedestrians. It seems very nicely maintained.

If you're wanting to walk the river, I highly recommend this park as a starting point. The views and landscaping are pretty. Benches, plants, and brickwork abound. The view of the river and city is clear. There is a rather large parking lot available, and I've yet to have issues parking- but! I haven't come during "peak" hours (ie during riverside arts market, business days...), so can't really give proper input on that.