Gyms, jiu-jitsu, climbing and a free mountain in Riverside. Pick your punishment.
Short answer: Riverside has a free jiu-jitsu trial, a 24/7 gym, a big climbing wall and a city mountain trail with no fee listed. Carlson Gracie of Riverside says you can contact it for a free trial class, Anytime Fitness Riverwalk is open to members 24 hours a day from a published $17.99 biweekly, and Hangar 18 lists more than 13,000 square feet of climbing terrain. Mt. Rubidoux is a city-run park with 3.5 miles of paved road and dirt trails.
The Inland Empire does not do boutique-fitness prices, and most Riverside gyms keep their rates off the internet. So here is what each place actually says in public, and where you will have to pick up the phone.
24/7
member access at Anytime Fitness Riverwalk, plans from $17.99 biweekly (rates vary by location and promotion)
13,000+
square feet of climbing terrain at Hangar 18 Riverside: 75+ top-rope routes, 50+ lead routes, auto belays and a freestanding boulder
3.5 mi
of paved road and trails at Mt. Rubidoux, open dawn to dusk, no admission fee listed by the City
At a glance
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From each business’s own page or license record, checked November 2, 2026. Prices and hours change, so confirm before you go.
Move in Riverside compared
Place
Type
From
Try it
Good fit for
Carlson Gracie of Riverside
BJJ, Muay Thai, judo, wrestling
—
Free trial class (contact first)
Grappling, Mission Grove area
Gracie Barra Riverside
Brazilian jiu-jitsu
—
—
Self-defense, weekday evenings
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Riverside
No-gi grappling and striking
—
Free kids trial class
Magnolia Ave location
CrossFit Riverside
Coached CrossFit
—
Free intro session with a coach
5 AM weekday access
Hangar 18 Riverside
Indoor climbing, yoga room
—
—
Open until 10 PM Mon–Thu
Anytime Fitness Riverwalk
Traditional gym
$17.99 biweekly
“Try Us Free” (terms on site)
24/7 access
24 Hour Fitness Riverside Madison
Big-box gym with pool, sauna
From $24.99/mo (GetFit)
—
Open 24 hours
Mt. RubidouxCity of Riverside
Free trail, 161-acre park
No fee listed
Just show up
Hill runs and sunrise hikes
Fairmount ParkCity of Riverside
City park, 200+ acres
—
Just show up
Lake loops, tennis courts
Santa Ana River TrailRiverside County Parks
Regional trail
—
—
Walking and cycling
“—” means the source we checked doesn’t list it, not that the place never offers it.
Where to go
Move in Riverside
No paid placements. Each place is here for a stated reason, with the source we checked on November 2, 2026.
Carlson Gracie of Riverside
BJJ
Free trial class
Muay Thai
Wrestling
Jiu-jitsu academy on Mission Grove Pkwy offering Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, judo and wrestling for adults and kids.
Why it’s here. A free trial class on the school’s own page, plus jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai and wrestling under one roof.
Price
Prices not published on the pages checked. The classes page says membership options are available by phone.
Hours
No fixed schedule on the site pages we read. The school’s social posts list gi, no-gi and Muay Thai classes on varying weekday evenings and weekends, and the times differ between posts, so confirm before you go.
How
Contact the academy to schedule a free trial class. Its About page invites you to use the Contact Us page or call (951) 215-0734. Some posts mention a free first week; confirm which applies.
Coached CrossFit in Mission Grove, with month-to-month and contract memberships.
Why it’s here. A no-pressure intro session with a coach and early weekday hours for guys training before work.
Price
Prices not published on the site. Use the Membership Pricing Request page or call. Month-to-month has no contract; contract memberships are slightly lower.
Hours
Mon–Fri · 5 AM–8 PM Sat 9 AM–12 PM, Sun closed. Class times are on the site’s Schedule page.
How
Book the free intro session with a coach, or call (951) 337-4661. The intro includes a gym walkthrough, a goals discussion and a plan built around your schedule; no workout is required and there is no commitment.
Big-box gym listing an indoor lap pool, whirlpool, steam room, sauna, free weights, turf and a TRX and Olympic training rig.
Why it’s here. For guys who want a pool, sauna and steam room plus 24-hour access, with plan prices posted on the club’s own page.
Price
Monthly plans listed from $24.99/mo (GetFit) to $59.99/mo (KeepFit+ monthly commitment). Annual plans are listed from $21.99/mo. The promo terms mention a required annual fee, a join fee and an activation fee, so check the sales page for the full cost. Personal training, towel service and Recovery24 cost extra.
Hours
Open 24 hours Holiday hours are posted separately on the club page.
How
Join online on the club page or call (951) 324-5334.
161-acre city park with 3.5 miles of paved road (closed to vehicles) and several dirt hiking trails.
Why it’s here. A free hill workout the City says takes 20 to 30 minutes to run. Bring a headlamp mindset and leave before dusk.
Price
No admission or parking fee listed by the City.
Hours
Open dawn to dusk The park closes at dusk and night hikes are not allowed. The City estimates 20–30 minutes to run the hike and 45–60 minutes to walk it at a good pace.
How
Park at Ryan Bonaminio Park next to the mountain; street parking is limited. Restrooms are at Ryan Bonaminio Park during park hours.
City park of over 200 acres in northwest Riverside with Fairmount Lake, Brown Lake and tennis courts.
Why it’s here. A large city park with lakes and tennis courts for easy cardio or a pickup game. The City page is a master-plan page, so confirm current facilities before you go.
Price
No fee listed on the City page we read.
Hours
Park hours are not listed on the page. The only hours shown are the Parks, Recreation and Community Services office, Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM.
How
Just show up; check with the City for park rules and hours.
Where
Fairmount Park, Fairmount Blvd., Riverside, CA (bounded by Market St., Banks Dr. and the Santa Ana River)
Riverside County Regional Park and Open Space District
Santa Ana River Trail (Riverside segment)
Regional trail
Walking and cycling
Check conditions
Regional trail in Riverside County; a May 2025 county release covers a signage project on 20 miles of it, with the City of Riverside among the named partners.
Why it’s here. A regional trail the county has just signed along 20 miles, for walking or a bike ride when the Rubidoux climb sounds like too much.
Price
The county release lists no fees.
Hours
Hours not published on the page we read.
How
Check with the Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District for current conditions. The release describes a free community celebration held at Martha McLean–Anza Narrows Park in Riverside, but it does not describe the route or surface, so do not plan mileage from it.
Where
Martha McLean–Anza Narrows Park, Riverside, CA (trailhead park; street address not confirmed)
Paraphrased from public discussions, with links. Not endorsements.
Can I try jiu-jitsu in Riverside before I pay?Carlson Gracie of Riverside says to contact it to schedule a free trial class. 10th Planet advertises a free kids trial, and Gracie Barra Riverside doesn’t mention a trial on its page, so call them. Carlson Gracie of Riverside ↗
Is there a gym in Riverside I can use at any hour?Anytime Fitness Riverwalk lists 24/7 member access, with plans from $17.99 biweekly, and 24 Hour Fitness Riverside Madison lists itself as open 24 hours. Anytime Fitness Riverside ↗
Where can I work out in Riverside for free?Mt. Rubidoux is a City park open dawn to dusk with 3.5 miles of paved road and dirt trails, and the City lists no admission fee. City of Riverside ↗
Before you book
Make the first visit easy
Call before you drive
Several Riverside gyms here do not publish prices or trial terms. Ask for the monthly rate, contract length and cancellation terms before you sign anything.
Trainers aren’t state-licensed
California does not license personal trainers, so ask which certification a coach holds and check it with the certifying body.
Hike Rubidoux in daylight
The City says the trail has no lighting and night hikes are not allowed, so plan your run before dusk.
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Quick answers
FAQ
Is there a free jiu-jitsu trial in Riverside?
Carlson Gracie of Riverside says you can contact the academy to schedule a free trial class. 10th Planet advertises a free kids trial class.
How much is Anytime Fitness in Riverside?
The Riverwalk location’s page says plans start at $17.99 biweekly, and that rates vary by location and promotion.
Where can I go indoor climbing in Riverside?
Hangar 18 Riverside, on Arlington Ave., lists 13,000+ square feet of climbing terrain with top-rope, lead, auto-belay and boulder areas, open until 10 PM Monday to Thursday.
Is Mt. Rubidoux free?
The City of Riverside’s park page lists no admission or parking fee. The park is open dawn to dusk and the trail has no lighting.
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