

**Two large water slides (right) where guests can participate in “mat racing” from a tower down to the water below. Drop Zone Water Park, which is built with a skydiving and aviation theme, also includes: There are grandstands for spectators during swim meets as well as plenty of deck space for guests when the pool is open for public use.īut that’s just one of the attractions. The pool includes two 1-meter diving boards and one 3-meter board. The pool, which measures 50 meters by 25 yards, can accommodate races at both distances, using an integrated timing system and electronic scoreboard. San Jacinto College is exploring the possibility of starting a women’s water polo program because of this new venue. Once all the final inspections and clearances by county officials are completed, the Olympic-size pool will be available for use by the new swim teams at Paloma Valley and Heritage high schools. Noting the popularity of water sports there, she is excited about bringing a similar, even more modern facility to Menifee, Perris and surrounding areas. Salazar came to the facility from The Cove, a water park run by the county in Riverside. “This place is an incredible facility for water sports.” “I grew up swimming and playing water polo since I was 7,” said Cheryl Salazar, aquatics coordinator for the park. When the complex at 2165 Trumble Road in Perris opens to the public on May 24, it will be the realization of a dream for Riverside County officials and a much-needed recreational opportunity for local residents of all ages. It’s Drop Zone Water Park - the new name given to the Perris-Menifee Valley Aquatic Center, a $24 million, 12-acre project that has been two years in the making, with plans dating back much further than that. It provides opportunities for aquatic workouts, splash fun for the kids, wild rides down water slides, or a lazy float down the river. March 12, 2014–It has created a first-class venue resulting in the formation of swim programs at both Menifee public high schools.
