Riverside National Cemetery

Riverside National Cemetery is a burial site for veterans in Riverside, California, that stretches across gently rolling terrain with maintained lawns and tree-lined paths. Roadways lead to different sections where memorial sites sit beside water features and covered spaces for committal services.

The land was transferred from March Air Force Base in 1976 and officially opened for burials on November 11, 1978. Since then it has served as a resting place for service members and their families from different conflicts.

The name honors military personnel who find their final rest here, and families visit daily to pause at the graves of loved ones. On memorial days, veteran groups gather for ceremonies that often include raising the American flag and laying wreaths.

The grounds are open daily from 8 in the morning until sunset and provide year-round burial services for veterans and eligible relatives. Visitors find ample parking and information boards that help with orientation.

The Prisoner of War Memorial displays a bronze statue of a bound soldier, created by Vietnam veteran Lewis Lee Millett Jr. The sculpture commemorates prisoners of war and stands as a quiet witness to their fate.

Location: Riverside

Inception: 1976

Opening Hours: Sunday-Saturday 08:00-sunset

Phone: +19516538417

Website: http://cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/riverside.asp

GPS coordinates: 33.87669,-117.27450

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:27