News Release:
Parts of Lake Perris Closed Due To Dam Construction Now Open
Editor's Note: This news item was retrieved and first published through CA State Parks website.
PERRIS, Calif. — California State Parks announced recently that all previously closed areas of Lake Perris State Recreation Area (Lake Perris) that were impacted by the construction at Perris Dam will reopen today, Saturday, April 28. Visitors will once again be able to enjoy Bernasconi Beach and the multi-use trail at the dam.
The Bernasconi Hills and the Russell, Apuma, and Armada mountains obscure the view of nearby cities and allows visitors to recreate with various activities such as camping, horseback riding, water sports and rock climbing. The popular Bernasconi Beach is home to the “Big Rock” climbing area, which draws hundreds of rock climbing enthusiast, and a boating day use area. The top of the dam also features a 2.2 mile paved multi-use trail that accommodates hikers, bikers and equestrians. To celebrate the trail connection, California State Parks and the city of Perris are offering two guided bike rides on April 28, free of charge.
For more information on the bike tour and other events at Lake Perris, click here for the full press release by California State Parks' Parks & Recreation Department.