Lake Perris
USA /
California /
Nuevo /
World
/ USA
/ California
/ Nuevo
World / United States / California
lake, water, reservoir
www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=651
"Aquaman's Summer Home"
Boaters, picnickers, campers and fishermen flock to enjoy the sparkling waters of Lake Perris today, but can hardly imagine the changes that have occurred here.
Two hundred years ago, when the first overland immigrants from Mexico passed through this area under the leadership of Captain Juan Bautista de Anza, they saw a fertile valley, well watered by springs and even a small river that ran into San Jacinto Lake. Now, the river has been diverted and several of the springs have disapeared.
Lake Perris was built in the early 1970's as the last reservoir in the California Water Project to provide drinking water to Southern California residents. Nestled between Moreno Valley and Perris, Lake Perris SRA provides a place to escape the heat in the summer and to escape the bustle of city life all year round. There are many recreational activities to enjoy at Lake Perris SRA such as: Hiking, biking, water skiing, boating, jet skiing, fishing, swimming, horse back riding, camping and picnicking. We also have the Regional Indian Museum that is open on weekends and Wednesdays. Take this opportunity to leave behind the stress of the city, leave the T.V.'s and video games behind and reconnect with your family.
Weather
Lake Perris has hot, dry summers and cool, moist winters. Rainy weather is limited almost completely to the months between November and April. The area lies at a crossroads of weather influences. Coastal fog (and smog) comes from the west, while “Santa Anas”—strong, hot dry winds—come from the deserts to the east and northeast.
"Aquaman's Summer Home"
Boaters, picnickers, campers and fishermen flock to enjoy the sparkling waters of Lake Perris today, but can hardly imagine the changes that have occurred here.
Two hundred years ago, when the first overland immigrants from Mexico passed through this area under the leadership of Captain Juan Bautista de Anza, they saw a fertile valley, well watered by springs and even a small river that ran into San Jacinto Lake. Now, the river has been diverted and several of the springs have disapeared.
Lake Perris was built in the early 1970's as the last reservoir in the California Water Project to provide drinking water to Southern California residents. Nestled between Moreno Valley and Perris, Lake Perris SRA provides a place to escape the heat in the summer and to escape the bustle of city life all year round. There are many recreational activities to enjoy at Lake Perris SRA such as: Hiking, biking, water skiing, boating, jet skiing, fishing, swimming, horse back riding, camping and picnicking. We also have the Regional Indian Museum that is open on weekends and Wednesdays. Take this opportunity to leave behind the stress of the city, leave the T.V.'s and video games behind and reconnect with your family.
Weather
Lake Perris has hot, dry summers and cool, moist winters. Rainy weather is limited almost completely to the months between November and April. The area lies at a crossroads of weather influences. Coastal fog (and smog) comes from the west, while “Santa Anas”—strong, hot dry winds—come from the deserts to the east and northeast.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Perris
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Coordinates: 33°51'23"N 117°10'33"W
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