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County completes Santa Ana River Trail phase 3; invests just under $7 million
Summary
Officials said phase 3 of the Santa Ana River Trail adds about 3.9 miles between Waterman and California and that the county invested just under $7 million; design for phase 4A (3.7 miles) is underway for construction in mid-2027.
San Bernardino County officials celebrated the completion of phase 3 of the Santa Ana River Trail and described the project as part of a countywide vision to connect the Inland Empire to the coast.
Speakers said the completed stretch adds about 3.9 miles along the river corridor and that the county invested just under $7 million in that segment. Officials described the trail as a class-one, dedicated bike path that provides safe, separated space for walkers and cyclists and improves residents' access to active transportation and recreation.
County presenters also said phase 4A, a 3.7-mile segment of the Santa Ana River Trail, is in design with construction planned for mid-2027. Officials emphasized the project's quality-of-life benefits and its role in linking communities from the San Bernardino Mountains to the river mouth at Huntington Beach.
Why it matters: The trail expansion increases active-transportation options, connects neighborhoods and supports regional recreation goals. Officials framed the project as an investment in community health and mobility but did not provide a project-by-project funding breakdown beyond the near-$7 million figure for the recent stretch.
The county said construction and design timelines continue to be developed and encouraged residents to watch for updates on county planning pages.
