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Found: equipment for various sports in Riverside park.
near the tennis courts at Fairmount Park
Found
listing
Posted
2 days
ago
Description
This morning at about 8:45 a.m., while walking my dog in Inland Empire, I spotted a backpack with sports gear near the tennis courts at Fairmount Park in Riverside. Inside there were several balls, a rack, and a few pads—clear sign it's the Equipment for Various Sports. It felt like a small miracle to find it sitting there, and I wanted to post this in case the owner is looking for it as well. I’ve kept it secure for now and hope the rightful owner sees this soon.
Approximate found location
near the tennis courts at Fairmount Park
Pin shows an approximate area, not the exact spot — to protect privacy.
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