Moreno Valley, California
A thriving, diverse city of 215,000+ residents in the heart of Southern California. Known for its strong community roots, affordable housing, and proximity to everything that makes Southern California great — from beaches to mountains to world-class employment.
Demographics at a Glance
Moreno Valley is one of Riverside County's largest and fastest-growing cities.
Lifestyle & Location
Moreno Valley sits at the crossroads of convenience and opportunity.
Historic air reserve base driving local economy & identity
Adjacent state recreation area — boating, swimming, fishing, and lakeside camping
15 min to Riverside • 60 min to LA • 75 min to San Diego • 45 min to Palm Springs
Get Outside
Outdoor Recreation & Parks
Moreno Valley runs 41 city-maintained parks, trails, and recreation facilities — including Southern California's largest Velosolutions pump track at the Flight Deck, an 8-mile paved federal recreation trail (the Juan Bautista de Anza), Cottonwood Golf Center, plus four neighborhood community centers. Find your nearest one on our interactive parks map.
Every park on one map
Our parks directory puts all 41 City of Moreno Valley facilities on a single interactive map — filter by amenities (pump track, skate park, tennis, splash pad, dog park, picnic shelters, and more), search by name, or hit “find parks near me” to surface the ones closest to your front door. Each listing has an FAQ accordion, opening hours, address, photos from Google, and a one-tap directions link.
- • 36 parks + Cottonwood Golf Center + 4 community centers + the Anza Trail + the Flight Deck
- • Google-sourced user photos and amenity data on every listing
- • Curated FAQ accordion answering the questions locals actually ask
Flight Deck Bike Park
Southern California's largest Velosolutions asphalt pump track — a 25,000-sq-ft cycling destination on the southern side of Morrison Park. Built by American Ramp Company and inspired by the city's aviation heritage, Flight Deck features the region's first adaptive track for riders of all abilities, the first asphalt jump lines in SoCal, an asphalt bicycle playground for young riders, and a 1,000-foot connecting path using Ambient Glow Technology (sunlight-charged glow rocks that light the trail after dark). Free admission. Open daily.
Moreno Valley Market Stats
Based on CRMLS data • Updated Sep 16, 2026
Active Listings
Recent Sales (last 12 months)
Based on information from CRMLS. All data should be independently verified. Some data may be suppressed due to privacy restrictions.
Meet the Founder
About John Menke
In June 1990, my wife was pregnant with our first son and we moved to Moreno Valley. We've been here ever since — raising our family, building our lives, and watching this city become home in a way we never expected.
I'm a licensed California Real Estate Broker (DRE #01959317, NMLS #2333681) with eXP of California Realty, Inc. Before real estate, I spent nearly 30 years in municipal government and served in the U.S. Army — giving me a deep, long-standing connection to this community and the people who call it home.
Moval.living started the way most good ideas do: out of frustration. I'd lived here long enough to know which restaurants the locals loved, which contractors actually showed up, and which agents actually cared about their clients — and I watched all that knowledge stay trapped in neighborhoods and friendship circles. Great businesses were invisible to anyone who didn't already know them.
So I built moval.living — not as a real estate site, but as a community directory. A way to surface the people and places that make Moreno Valley worth living in.
Active in the Moreno Valley community through Chamber of Commerce events and various local volunteer initiatives. While I'd love for you to choose me as your agent — I'd rather help you find the right person for your situation. That's why I created the Best Of Moreno Valley program: to surface the agents, restaurants, and businesses I'd trust enough to recommend to my own family.
Thinking of Buying or Selling in Moreno Valley?
With years of local market expertise and a deep understanding of the Moreno Valley community, John Menke is your trusted real estate broker for the Moreno Valley area. Whether you're a first-time buyer, upgrading, or investing, he's here to guide you.
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