Plan things to do in Perris, CA, from DropZone Waterpark and Lake Perris to the railway museum. Check seasonal schedules, admission details and local stops.
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Things To Do in Perris, CA
Build a Perris outing around DropZone's water slides, a beach or boating day at Lake Perris, or the Southern California Railway Museum. Check the attraction's schedule first, then explore the city's other stops below.
Browse places in Perris by category, then open any listing for its address, official website, and visit details.
Before you head out in Perris
DropZone Waterpark
Slides and water play
Choose DropZone for water slides, a lazy river, and children's water-play areas.
Waterpark days are seasonal and can change with weather, staffing, and attendance. Check the hours calendar for your date; swim classes and pool programs have their own schedules.
Lake Perris State Recreation Area
Beach, picnic, or boating
Choose Lake Perris for a beach visit, a picnic, boating, or camping. This is a state recreation area, not a free neighborhood park.
Regular vehicle day use is listed at $10, with $20 special holiday, seasonal, or weekend rates. Boat launch and camping cost extra. Check current fees, water conditions, and access notices before leaving.
Southern California Railway Museum
Trains, trolleys, and railway history
The museum at 2201 South A Street has historic railway collections and scheduled train and trolley experiences. Check the specific ride or event before planning your visit.
Museum access, exhibit openings, and ride times are separate. Special events can require their own tickets and change regular access.
September 9, 2026 update: regular museum visits are restricted during a ticketed event. The museum's official pages list different reopening dates; confirm access directly before making the trip.
Visitor details checked September 9, 2026. Confirm the latest schedules and prices with the attraction.
Popular Annual Events in Perris
Scheduled rows link to a current dated event listing. Every other recurring event clearly shows that its next date has not yet been confirmed.
Mead Valley CFMPerris - Farmers Markets - Mead Valley CFM is a CDFA-listed certified farmers market in Riverside County. The current state list shows it at 21091 Rider Street at Lee Road, Perris, CA 92570, operating Sunday from 8am - 1pm during Year Round. Market phone: (714) 345-3087. Check current market notices before heading out because farmers market schedules can change with seasons, weather, and holidays.
Mercado ParkPerris - Parks & Outdoors - Mercado Park is a top free public park pick in Perris. A neighborhood park option for playground time, sports, picnics, and casual outdoor use. Use this as a practical local option for families, kids, visitors, casual outings, date walks, or low-cost plans. Check the official source before going for current hours, closures, access rules, events, and any optional reservation or program fees: https://www.cityofperris.org/departments/community-services/parks
Perris LibraryPerris - Free Things To Do - Perris Library is a top free public library pick in Perris. A free public library resource for books, computers, programs, and indoor family time. Use this as a practical local option for families, kids, visitors, casual outings, date walks, or low-cost plans. Check the official source before going for current hours, closures, access rules, events, and any optional reservation or program fees: https://www.rivlib.net/locations
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Mead Valley CFMPerris - Farmers Markets - Mead Valley CFM is a CDFA-listed certified farmers market in Riverside County. The current state list shows it at 21091 Rider Street at Lee Road, Perris, CA 92570, operating Sunday from 8am - 1pm during Year Round. Market phone: (714) 345-3087. Check current market notices before heading out because farmers market schedules can change with seasons, weather, and holidays.
Mercado ParkPerris - Parks & Outdoors - Mercado Park is a top free public park pick in Perris. A neighborhood park option for playground time, sports, picnics, and casual outdoor use. Use this as a practical local option for families, kids, visitors, casual outings, date walks, or low-cost plans. Check the official source before going for current hours, closures, access rules, events, and any optional reservation or program fees: https://www.cityofperris.org/departments/community-services/parks
Perris LibraryPerris - Free Things To Do - Perris Library is a top free public library pick in Perris. A free public library resource for books, computers, programs, and indoor family time. Use this as a practical local option for families, kids, visitors, casual outings, date walks, or low-cost plans. Check the official source before going for current hours, closures, access rules, events, and any optional reservation or program fees: https://www.rivlib.net/locations
DropZone WaterparkPerris - Water Play - DropZone Waterpark in Perris is a full water park with Hydroplane FlowRider, Jet Stream River, Terminal Velocity Slides, Lil Jumper's Landing, Launch Pad Geysers, Jumper's Sandbox, a competition pool, lap and rec swim, lessons, parties, and cabanas. Check the official calendar for current operating days, tickets, height rules, and weather closures before going.
Lake Perris State Recreation AreaPerris - Parks & Outdoors - Lake Perris State Recreation Area is a large state park water-recreation anchor with swimming, beach area, boating, boat ramps, boat rentals, fishing, scuba/snorkeling, picnic areas, camping, trails, and museum access. Check California State Parks for current day-use fees, boating hours, swim-area rules, water conditions, and closures before going.
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