Riverside’s Business Parks: A Breakdown of the City’s Top Industrial Hubs

Looking to tap into one of Southern California’s most dynamic industrial real estate markets? You might want to shift your focus east—because Riverside, CA is no longer just the Inland Empire’s scenic cousin. It’s a full-blown commercial engine.

Between booming distribution centers, expanding logistics corridors, and investor-friendly zoning, Riverside is making serious moves. And guess what? A lot of it starts in the city's business parks.

At Bobby Mendez Realty, we’ve watched this transformation unfold firsthand—and now we’re giving you the inside scoop on where to look, what to watch for, and how to position yourself in Riverside’s commercial core.

Let’s take a ride through the city’s top industrial parks and break down what makes each one tick.

🏭 Hunter Park: Innovation Meets Infrastructure

First up, let’s talk about Hunter Park, a standout submarket located in North Riverside, near UC Riverside and the Metrolink station. This isn’t just a warehouse row—it’s a mixed-use zone where tech, light manufacturing, and logistics coexist.

What makes it hot:

• Access to SR-60 and I-215

• Rail and bus connectivity

• Home to corporate campuses and innovation labs

• Close to the university talent pipeline

This area is perfect for companies that need a blend of visibility, access, and workforce. From biotech startups to regional logistics players, Hunter Park is quietly becoming a commercial real estate sweet spot.

Keyword drop: If you’re hunting for owner-user properties or light industrial land for sale, Hunter Park is a goldmine.

🚛 Sycamore Canyon Business Park: The Logistics Powerhouse

If you know Riverside CRE, you’ve heard of Sycamore Canyon Business Park. It’s the heavyweight—massive footprints, warehouse-ready lots, and strong demand from distribution and e-commerce tenants.

Here’s why it’s a magnet:

• Direct freeway access (60 Freeway frontage)

• Zoned for heavy and light industrial (M-1 and M-2)

• Modern tilt-up construction with high clear heights

• Home to national names in food, freight, and cold storage

We’ve seen cold storage operators, third-party logistics firms, and import/export companies aggressively plant their flags here. And they’re not done.

Bobby Mendez Realty clients especially love this corridor for its long-term investment value—whether through lease-ups or redevelopment.

✈️ Airport Commerce Center: Aviation-Adjacent Industrial

Tucked near Riverside Municipal Airport, this lesser-known gem is rapidly gaining attention. Why? Because aviation-adjacent industrial real estate is becoming hot, and Riverside delivers it without the LA County headache.

What you’ll find here:

• Specialized industrial for aerospace, logistics, and fleet services

• Flexible zoning (M-SC, BP)

• Good access to both SR-91 and Arlington corridor

• Cheaper rents and land costs vs. Ontario or Chino

If you're in aviation maintenance, last-mile delivery, or even drone logistics—yes, it’s a thing now—Airport Commerce Center has room to fly.

🔄 Business Park of the Future? Look to Agua Mansa Logistics Zone

Technically overlapping with nearby Jurupa Valley, the Agua Mansa corridor affects the western edge of Riverside too. This is the Inland Empire’s “next frontier” for mega-scale industrial development.

Why it matters:

• Strategic location between I-10, I-15, and SR-60

• Large contiguous land parcels (10–100+ acres)

• Already zoned for distribution, freight, and cold storage

• City is working to modernize infrastructure

For institutional investors or developers who need land at scale, this is the play. We’re already working with clients positioning themselves ahead of the next industrial wave.

📍 Where to Begin? Match the Park to the Project

Here’s a quick cheat sheet to help you decide where your project fits best:

Business Park	Best For	Zoning
Hunter Park	Tech, light industrial, owner-users	BMP, M-1
Sycamore Canyon	Logistics, large-scale warehousing	M-1, M-2
Airport Commerce Center	Aerospace, fleet, service centers	M-SC, BP
Agua Mansa (West edge)	Large land investment, future use	I-P, M-SC

🛠️ Infrastructure That’s Built for Business

Let’s be real—having the right zoning means nothing if you can’t plug into the city’s bones. Luckily, Riverside delivers.

Highlights:

• Widespread fiber optic internet availability

• Three freeway connections within city boundaries

• Access to rail spurs in select zones

• A strong municipal utility provider (RPU) that offers incentive programs

Translation? You’re not waiting two years for power, sewer, or entitlement hand-holding. If you work with the right team (hello, Bobby Mendez Realty), you’re building within a year—not dreaming within a decade.

💼 Owner-Users and Investors: There’s Still Room at the Table

Unlike more saturated markets like Ontario or Chino, Riverside’s industrial market still has room for both mid-tier developers and local businesses.

Some clients we’ve worked with recently include:

• A family-run trucking firm purchasing a 1.5-acre truck yard in Sycamore Canyon

• A commercial kitchen operator expanding into a 12,000 SF cold-storage build near Agua Mansa

• A business owner converting an office-warehouse hybrid into an e-fulfillment microhub near Hunter Park

In short, Riverside’s business parks are as diverse as they are powerful.

🏁 What Comes Next?

If you’re ready to step into this fast-moving market, there’s no better partner than Bobby Mendez Realty. We’re local, strategic, and totally obsessed with helping our clients uncover the best deals before they hit the public radar.

But wait—you’ll want to see what’s actually available right now, right?

👀 Check out our next blog:👉 “Top 5 Commercial Parcels for Sale in Riverside Right Now” – where we highlight real, zoned, and investor-ready land opportunities across these parks and more.

📞 Let’s Get You in the Zone

Looking for industrial land, a turn-key facility, or commercial real estate in Riverside with long-term upside? We’ve got:

• Off-market property access

• Zoning and entitlement advisory

• Lease-up and tenant rep services

• Site selection expertise across all Inland Empire submarkets

Let’s connect and get your next project rolling.

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Final Thought:The Inland Empire is expanding. But in Riverside, it's not just growth—it’s smart, strategic, and still accessible. So if you're thinking about planting a flag here, now’s your window.

📦 From Hunter Park to Sycamore Canyon, opportunity is just a tour away.