A new gathering space has been reimagined as the Bank of America Imagination Courtyard at Victoria Gardens Cultural Center opened on Thursday, April 16.
Residents and attendees for the opening were treated to a performance from Ventura Highway – The Ultimate America Tribute.
The event was Route 66-themed, as the city pays homage to the mother road’s 100th birthday this November with “All Roads Lead to RC,” a central theme idea carried over from the state of the city event, also on April 16.
That event highlighted the city’s focus on infrastructure, connectivity and development.
The new courtyard has been designed to serve as a cultural gathering space and to enhance its ability to host outdoor performances right outside the Lewis Family Playhouse and the Paul A. Biane Library.
Some of the Improvements include a permanent stage, new shade structures, a state-of-the-art sound and lighting system, updated landscaping and expanded seating areas.
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The courtyard is located at 12505 Cultural Center Drive.
Visitors gather during the official opening of the newly redesigned Bank of America Imagination Courtyard at Victoria Gardens Cultural Center in Rancho Cucamonga on Thursday, April 16, 2026. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
Mark Adamczak, from Rancho Cucamonga, sits with his dog “Buggie” during the official opening of the newly redesigned Bank of America Imagination Courtyard at Victoria Gardens Cultural Center in Rancho Cucamonga on Thursday, April 16, 2026. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
Mare Chris Domingo, from Fontana, enjoys her book as she sits in some of the new lounge chairs available during the official opening of the newly redesigned Bank of America Imagination Courtyard at Victoria Gardens Cultural Center in Rancho Cucamonga on Thursday, April 16, 2026. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
America cover band Ventura Highway plays on the new stage for those gathered during the official opening of the newly redesigned Bank of America Imagination Courtyard at Victoria Gardens Cultural Center in Rancho Cucamonga on Thursday, April 16, 2026. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
Rancho Cucamonga Mayor Dennis Michael speaks during the official opening of the newly redesigned Bank of America Imagination Courtyard at Victoria Gardens Cultural Center in Rancho Cucamonga on Thursday, April 16, 2026. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
America cover band Ventura Highway plays on the new stage for those gathered during the official opening of the newly redesigned Bank of America Imagination Courtyard at Victoria Gardens Cultural Center in Rancho Cucamonga on Thursday, April 16, 2026. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
Visitors gather during the official opening of the newly redesigned Bank of America Imagination Courtyard at Victoria Gardens Cultural Center in Rancho Cucamonga on Thursday, April 16, 2026. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
Michele and Gary Walker, both from Ontario, share a laugh as they dance to the America cover band Ventura Highway during the official opening of the newly redesigned Bank of America Imagination Courtyard at Victoria Gardens Cultural Center in Rancho Cucamonga on Thursday, April 16, 2026. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
Michele and Gary Walker, both from Ontario, share a moment together as they dance to the America cover band Ventura Highway during the official opening of the newly redesigned Bank of America Imagination Courtyard at Victoria Gardens Cultural Center in Rancho Cucamonga on Thursday, April 16, 2026. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
Visitors gather during the official opening of the newly redesigned Bank of America Imagination Courtyard at Victoria Gardens Cultural Center in Rancho Cucamonga on Thursday, April 16, 2026. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
Michele and Gary Walker, both from Ontario, share a laugh as they dance to the America cover band Ventura Highway during the official opening of the newly redesigned Bank of America Imagination Courtyard at Victoria Gardens Cultural Center in Rancho Cucamonga on Thursday, April 16, 2026. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
“Buggie” plays near his owner during the official opening of the newly redesigned Bank of America Imagination Courtyard at Victoria Gardens Cultural Center in Rancho Cucamonga on Thursday, April 16, 2026. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
America cover band Ventura Highway plays on the new stage for those gathered during the official opening of the newly redesigned Bank of America Imagination Courtyard at Victoria Gardens Cultural Center in Rancho Cucamonga on Thursday, April 16, 2026. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
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Visitors gather during the official opening of the newly redesigned Bank of America Imagination Courtyard at Victoria Gardens Cultural Center in Rancho Cucamonga on Thursday, April 16, 2026. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
