Playgrounds
8 parks with a playground, closest to downtown first.
- Skydive Baseball Park0.7 mi from downtown
- Copper Creek Park0.7 mi from downtown
- Paragon Park1.7 mi from downtown
Family
Things to do in Perris with kids
4 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.
Family-friendly ideas around Perris, built from the city’s parks, libraries, local businesses and nearby public lands. Pick a section for the full list, a map and directions, and check the events calendar for this week’s story times, festivals and shows.
Libraries
Story times, homework help and summer reading, free with a library card.
- Perris Branch Library163 E. San Jacinto
- Mead Valley Public Library21580 Oakwood Street
Picnic spots
Day-use areas for a family picnic.
- Prado Dam25 mi west
- Boulder Basin27 mi east
- Black Mountain (San Bernardino)28 mi east
Wildlife and nature
Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.
- Falcon Group17 mi southwest
- San Bernardino National Forest20 mi north
- Prado Dam25 mi west
Around town
Get a feel for the city
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What is there to do in Perris with kids?
Playgrounds (8), Libraries (2), Picnic spots (11), Wildlife and nature (23). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.
What can kids do in Perris for free?
Parks and playgrounds, library story times and many community events are free. See the free things to do and kids events pages for this week’s options.
What can families do in Perris when it rains or it’s hot?
Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.