Historical Photos of Perris Hill Park
View of Stadium with WPA Sign
Note:
- Large expanse of open undeveloped area north of Highland Ave
- Low level, uncovered bleachers
- Large steel lights standard with X bracing
- What appears to be an unpaved parking area to the west of the stadium
- Photo circa 1934-1935
National Archives and Records Administration Perris Hill Park Stadium with WPA sign, with permission of The Living New Deal
Stadium Practice game between Pirates and Cubs
Note:
- The period attire of the fans
- Lack of foul ball protection for fans along first base and third base lines
- The Perris Hill Park Stadium served as the spring training camp for two major league baseball teams: The Pittsburgh Pirates and the St. Louis Browns. They played a number of spring practice games at the stadium with other major league teams.
Practice game between Pirates and Cubs.
National Archives and Records Administration, Neg 8564-C, with permission of The Living New Deal
Night Baseball at Perris Hill Park
Note:
- Large area behind home plate to backstop
- Screen at top of bleachers to protect cars in parking area from foul balls
- What appears to be an absence of protective screening in front of dugouts
National Archives and Records Administration Stadium with Lights, Neg 8565-C, with permission of The Living New Deal
The Roosevelt Bowl at Perris Hill Park
Note:
- Photo looks to be circa 1935
- Period attire of spectators
National Archives and Records Administration, Neg 8561-C, with permission of The Living New Deal
A Hillside View of the Plunge
Note:
- Empty land on the north side of Highland Ave
- Bleacher seating area on the south side of the Plunge with what appears to be lights strung overhead
- Stairway to upper level sunning deck
- Grand pedestrian bridge/stairway spanning drainage channel to bleacher area
- Small pedestrian bridge/stairway spanning drainage channel at east end of Plunge
- Dirt road to south of Plunge
National Archives and Records Administration, Neg 8567-C, with permission of The Living New Deal
Perris Hill Park Plunge with Swimmers
Note:
- Upper deck sunning area with stairway access
- Bleacher area to south of pool has been expanded and canopy covers added
- Kids pool at east end separated from main Plunge
- Size of trees compared to previous photo. This photo is several years later.
National Archives and Records Administration, Neg 8556-C, with permission of The Living New Deal
The Plunge with Swimmers & Sunbathers
Note:
- Originally the Perris Hill Plunge, now the Jerry Lewis Swim Center.
- Over the years the Center has undergone several major changes.
- A new major change (2023), includes the addition of heating equipment, allowing for year round use.
National Archives and Records Administration, Neg 8563-C, with permission of The Living New Deal
Pistol Range
Note:
- The San Bernardino City Police Department Pistol Range.
- In the past the Range was open for public use, now for police use only.
- Located behind (south) of the ball park.
Picture courtesy of Robert Porter.