Perris Hill Park is San Bernardino’s largest city park, a 64.4-acre public green at Highland Avenue and Valencia Avenue on the city’s north side. Locals come here for ballgames, summer swims, tennis, and weekend cookouts, and the hilltop also offers wide views across the valley (History of Perris Hill Park).
The park is named for Fredrick Thomas Perris, an English-born surveyor and railroad engineer who arrived in San Bernardino by way of Australia (City of San Bernardino). Its sports facilities carry real local history. Fiscalini Field, the park’s baseball stadium, hosted professional minor-league teams for decades. The Roosevelt Bowl is a separate venue, an outdoor amphitheater built into the hillside. Beyond the sports grounds, you’ll find a public pool, tennis courts, shaded picnic areas with barbecue grills, and walking paths that climb the slope for views of the San Bernardino Mountains.
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
Weekday mornings are the quietest time to visit. Weekend afternoons fill up with family gatherings, so arrive early to claim a grill. Pool hours are seasonal and usually peak in summer. Check with the City of San Bernardino Parks department for current schedules and reservable picnic shelters. Inland summers often top 95°F, so bring water and shade. The city lists the address as 1135 E Highland Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92404 (City of San Bernardino). Parking is available on site, and Omnitrans buses run along Highland Avenue.
