East Park & West Park Defined
Perris Hill Park is divided roughly in half by East Twin Creek. The Creek is in a fixed concrete channel. East and West Park are connected by a pedestrian bridge located immediately north of the San Bernardino Family YMCA.
Present Facilities
Perris Hill Park
Perris Hill Park is the largest park in the City of San Bernardino at 64.4 acres. The Park sign was donated by the City of San Bernardino More Attractive Community Foundation, circa 2003.
Fiscalini Baseball Field
Originally Perris Hill Park baseball field now called Fiscalini Field (with concession stand, press box, clubhouse, and restrooms) (East Park). Located at 1135 E. Highland Ave.
Perris Hill baseball lighting "better than Wrigley Field", see Sun article 7/16/1936. Dodgers Rookie play Connie Mack All Stars at Perris Hill Park, see Sun article 7/16/1959.
For more information see San Bernardino Sun articles: 3/5/42, 2/29/48, 12/21/82
Major League Baseball Teams That Played at Perris Hill Park:
- Boston Red Sox
- Cleavland Indians
- Pittsburgh Pirates
- Chicago White Sox
- St. Louis Browns (now the Baltimore Orioles)
- Chicago Cubs
Baseball Hall of Famers at Perris Hill Park:
- Arky Vaughan
- Pie Traynor
- Lloyd Waner
- Paul Waner
- Waite Hoyt
- Honus Wagner (Coach)
- Ralph Kiner
- Al Lopez
- Ken Griffey, Jr.
- Rich Dauer (Coach - Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame)
For a great article on the history of baseball at Perris Hill Park, see The Bucs in San Berdoo by Fred R. Peltz
For great photos and information on the history of Baseball at Perris Hill Park see the Digital Ballparks website.
Tennis & Pickleball Courts
Perris Hill Park Tennis and Pickleball Center with 5 tennis courts, 8 pickleball courts (East Park). Located at 865 E. Highland Ave.
For detailed information see Tennis & Pickleball Center page. See also, Inland Empire Community News San Bernardino was among nation’s “highest tennis courts” when Kramer, Jones thrived by Harvey Kahn 1/25/17 and The Sun Telegram Jack Kramer: Father figure of tennis by Gordon Coy 2/13/77, also San Bernardino Sun articles: 11/25/34, 9/12/35, 6/7/36, 6/4/39, 9/2/39, 6/28/40, 6/15/65, 2/13/77, 3/21/80-3/21/80
Jerry Lewis Family Swim Center
Originally The Plunge now called Jerry Lewis Family Swim Center. Located at 831 E. Highland Ave. The outdoor pool first opened Summer of 1936. For more information see San Bernardino Sun article: 6/12/1936
Senior Center
Perris Hill Senior Center (West Park). The Center is located at 780 E. 21st Street.
San Bernardino Family YMCA
San Bernardino Family YMCA with indoor pool, weight and exercise rooms (West Park). Located at 808 E. 21st Street.
East Park Playground
The park has two modern children's playground areas, one East Park and one West Park.
West Park Playground
The park has two modern children's playground areas, one in the East Park and one in the West Park.
Water Reservoir
10,000,000 gallon, completely underground water reservoir toward east end of Perris Hill. See Sun article, 5/24/1928
Trail
The Trail is located in the East Park and is approximately 1.1 miles long when considering curves and elevation change. The elevation at the base of the trail is 1175 feet above sea level. The elevation at the top of the trail is 1315 feet above sea level. A total elevation change (height) of 140 feet is equivalent to a 14 story building. At the top of the hill there is a stunning 360 degree panoramic view of the valley and mountains.
Police Department Pistol Range
San Bernardino City Police Department Pistol Range toward southeast corner of park, now only available to law enforcement. At one time also open to the public. For more information see San Bernardino Sun articles: 11/28/1937, 5/26/1950, 2/8/1957, 8/19/1996
Softball
Softball backstop (West Park).
Picnic Areas
Large picnic area (East Park). Smaller picnic area (West Park).
Past Facilities & Events
Horseshoe Court Complex
There are a total of 16 horseshoe pitching courts that still exist. 8 of the courts are covered with 4 shade structures. One shade structure at each end of a group of 4 courts. There are 8 uncovered courts. Each court has a pit at each end for a total of 32 pits. Some of the top pitchers in the country pitched at these courts. This facility still exists but is unused, could be restored to active status with minimum costs. Located in the center of West Park. For more info, see Sun articles: 8/23/1972, 3/12/1974, 11/6/1975, 9/20/1978
Kiddieland
Kiddieland West at 580 E. Highland Ave., miniature train, boats, airplanes, auto rides, etc. $.09 a ride, 3 rides for $.25 (approx. 1948 - 1952). Formerly located at 580 E. Highland Ave. For more information see San Bernardino Sun articles: 6/11/48, 7/3/48, 4/29/50
Kiddieland East rides and carnival fun for little children including a merry-go-round, roller coaster, and midget cars. Tickets $.15. Between the ballpark and Roosevelt Bowl. Leased from the City 1958 to 1978. Kent C. Danner, operator. For more information see San Bernardino Sun articles: 8/5/73, 3/23/78
Plant Nursery
City of San Bernardino Nursery (West of Valencia Ave). For more info, see Sun articles: 10/12/1952, 4/5/1978
Events Held At The Park
Arts & Crafts Displays & Sales. For more info see Sun articles: 8/5/1985, 8/5/1987
Covered Wagon Days. For more info see Sun articles: 11/17/1938, 11/18/1938, 10/11/1947, 10/6/1966
First SB Love In held at Perris Hill Park, see Sun article on 7/20/1967