Riverwalk Upgrades

September 2026

The "Mindful Pause" Yoga & Meditation Garden opened along the Riverwalk in September of 2026. 

Located beside the Middle Fork of the Feather River, the site consists of a half-circle stamped concrete pad ringed by locally sourced Sierra Nevada granite boulders and landscaping features. The surface is ADA accessible.

The garden is free to use and open daily from sunrise to sunset. No reservation or permit is required for personal use.

The garden was funded through Proposition 68, the state parks bond approved by California voters in 2018. The program operates on a reimbursement basis with the State reimbursing the City for eligible project costs. The City's allocation first paid for two vault toilets along the Riverwalk.

 

A peaceful park area in Portola, featuring a yoga and meditation garden, surrounded by trees and boulders near a water body.
A serene outdoor scene with trees, a stone path, and a backdrop of greenery and blue sky. Perfect for relaxation.
A natural setting with a wooden bench, a nearby sign, trees, and a pathway. It's well-maintained and peaceful.
A circular concrete pad surrounded by trees and landscaping, with a picnic table in the background and a clear blue sky.
The image shows a scenic outdoor area with tall trees, rocks, and a clear blue sky, suggesting a natural or park setting.
A peaceful park area in Portola, featuring a yoga and meditation garden, surrounded by trees and boulders near a water body.
A serene outdoor scene with trees, a stone path, and a backdrop of greenery and blue sky. Perfect for relaxation.
A natural setting with a wooden bench, a nearby sign, trees, and a pathway. It's well-maintained and peaceful.
A circular concrete pad surrounded by trees and landscaping, with a picnic table in the background and a clear blue sky.
The image shows a scenic outdoor area with tall trees, rocks, and a clear blue sky, suggesting a natural or park setting.

 

March 2026

Three new water fountains were installed at various locations along the Riverwalk. These units have bottle fillers, fountains at various heights, and even one for our furry friends.

This project was made possible utilizing funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

 

The image shows a restroom building with a stone base and a green water fountain nearby, surrounded by trees and a dirt path.

 

A dog drinks from a pet water fountain while a person watches nearby in a forest setting.
The image shows a green water fountain with two drinking stations, surrounded by trees and a sunny outdoor setting.

June 2025

Two new vault restrooms were installed along the Riverwalk. The project is fully funded by a grant from the State of California- Department of Parks and Recreation. This means that all project expenses to the City will be reimbursed by the State of California. The new facilities were designed to complement the area’s natural beauty and are now open for use by the public!

 

Small restroom building with disability access sign and trash bin, set in a forested area.

 

A small restroom building in a park with accessibility signs, surrounded by trees and a paved path under a blue sky.
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