Perris Park Renovations
The city of Perris held a groundbreaking ceremony last Wednesday, January 29, to mark the start of an extensive renovation project at Foss Field Park. Morgan Park is also slated to get a facelift.
The park will be closed during the renovation process and will reopen with brand new facilities from a recreational building to a butterfly garden. The public will gain access to a playground, pickleball court, restrooms, walking trail and more.
Perris Mayor Michael Vargas expressed his gratitude for the collaborative effort to secure the funds for the park. “It’s not cheap to build a park, but parks do in fact make cities better, and they’re worth the investment.”
Funding for the $15 million park renovations came from the American Rescue Plan Act, California State Budget, and industrial development and construction fees.
Noting the value of local and state partnerships, Riverside County District 1 Board of Supervisors Jose Medina noted “This groundbreaking is a great example of what we can do together when the state cooperates and works with the city, and there is no better city to work with than Perris.”
“This project has been in the making for five to six years, and the beautiful design is a product of extensive community engagement and participation” Perris City Manager Clara Miramontes said at the groundbreaking ceremony.
Councilmember Malcolm Corona shared a personal connection to Foss Field Park. “Any time we can renovate or open up a park is a good day…I spent time in this park growing up, so it’s personal for me. There’s going to be something in this park that has never been seen in this area, so we are very excited.”
Foss Field is expected to reopen in early 2026. Morgan Park will remain open to the public while renovations are ongoing. They are expected to be finished by July 2025.
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