When kids enjoy this firefighter-themed playground, they’re doing more than just having fun.
They’re helping keep alive the memory of a late fire captain who served the city of Riverside.
RELATED: Riverside community mourns the death of Fire Captain Tim Strack
Earlier this month, the city dedicated and held a grand opening for Tim Strack Park in the Arlanza neighborhood to honor a longtime firefighter and president of the firefighters union.
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A picture of late Riverside fire Capt. Tim Strack is seen at the Riverside park that bears his name Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. The park includes a firefighter-themed play area. Strack died in 2023. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
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A picture of late Riverside fire Capt. Tim Strack is seen at the Riverside park that bears his name Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. The park includes a firefighter-themed play area. Strack died in 2023. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
Strack died in April 2023 and city officials named the park, formerly called El Dorado Park, after him later that year.
Strack, who died at 53, was a firefighter for 28 years and president of the city firefighters association since 2002.
The park features a display with Strack’s photo and biographical information. It also has information about firefighting gear and decorations such as axes that adorn play structures.
The playground’s design includes splashes of red throughout as well as play structures designed to look like fire engines. It also has fitness stations.
Strack Park is at 7750 Remington Drive.
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