Park Avenue Community

San Jacinto, California: Where the Desert and the Mountains Meet the Sky

The Park Avenue real estate development is located in San Jacinto, California. A charming small town with many big-city advantages, San Jacinto provides an ideal setting for family-oriented living. Now with more than 30,000 people, this is a community rich in history and poised for growth with its affordably priced homes, abundant recreation and good schools. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Mt. San Jacinto, elevation 10,800 feet, San Jacinto offers clear blue skies and approximately 340 days of sunshine every year. No wonder, it’s becoming the hometown of choice for a growing number of families.

Recreational Opportunities Abound

Imagine living almost right next door to one of Southern California’s most beautiful state parks! For residents of the San Jacinto Valley, visits to Mt. San Jacinto State Park can be a frequent occurrence, either by car or via the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. The park is a scenic spot for day hiking, bicycling and horseback riding, as well as overnight camping. Permits are required. San Jacinto’s beautiful 36-acre Regional Park, part of the Valley-Wide Recreation & Park District, offers a 22,000-square-foot sports center and numerous outdoor recreation facilities. The outdoor facilities include seven baseball diamonds (some lighted), six soccer fields, batting cages, basketball and volleyball courts, lighted tennis courts, horseshoe pits, and picnic areas with barbecues and a tot lot.

DIAMOND VALLEY LAKE

Located less than ten minutes from Park Avenue is Diamond Valley Lake. Diamond Valley Lake, often referred to as the jewel of California Lakes is Southern California’s largest freshwater reservoir with 4,500 surface acres. Diamond Valley Lake holds 260 billion gallons of water and took nearly two and a half years to fill. In addition to providing water to eighteen million Southern Californian’s, Diamond Valley Lake can meet the area’s emergency and drought needs for six months. This beautiful reservoir is the site of a planned recreation Mecca that will draw thousands of people to the area for boating, sailing, shore and boat fishing, water fowl hunting, camping and host of proposed recreation amenities. The Diamond Valley Aquatic Center is now open and offers entertainment for the entire family including pool houses, a water gym and waterslide. Diamond Valley Lake is embarking on a substantial trail system that will allow visitors to hike and ride through the hills surrounding the reservoir. The six mile North Hills Trail is open for horseback riding and hiking and the Lakeview Trail is now open for hiking and biking. Boating is allowed on the lake; and fishing boats, bass boats and pontoon’s are available for rental. Diamond Valley Lake is the state’s newest fishing lake featuring extensive fish habitats, regular trout and catfish plants, and some of the most unique and challenging largemouth bass fishing in the West. Coastline and boat fishing are featured at Diamond Valley Lake with some exciting tournaments being held. Imagine, being able to enjoy one of Southern California's recreational Mecca's in your own backyard.

Education Is a High Priority

The highly regarded San Jacinto Unified School District has an impressive mission statement: “to develop excellence in all academic endeavors, personal growth and moral development in order to graduate the highest caliber citizens for our community.” This award-winning district includes San Jacinto High School, home of the Fighting Tigers. San Jacinto also has a Catholic school serving preschool through 8th grade students and a charter school for kindergarten students through 8th graders. For higher education, the two-year Mt. San Jacinto College offers a wide variety of certificate and degree programs. The college also cooperates with San Jacinto High to permit some students to take college classes while they are finishing high school. Other nearby colleges include College of the Desert in Palm Desert, Crafton Hills College in Yucaipa and the University of California in Riverside.

Close-To-Home Shopping and Services

This San Jacinto real estate community is located near a variety of shopping options. Throughout the San Jacinto Valley, convenient shopping and dining includes everything from national chains such as Lowe’s, PETCO, Wal-Mart, Starbucks and Applebee’s to the local merchants, restaurants and services in San Jacinto and Hemet. The Hemet Valley Mall is a popular destination, as are the nearby Desert Hills Premium Outlets in Cabazon and the Beaumont Antique Mall. San Jacinto has its own public library and a Community Center with many different activities for seniors.

Culture and Entertainment for All Ages

Both San Jacinto and Hemet offer 12-screen movie theater complexes, and live entertainment is available at the Soboba Casino and the Ramona Bowl. Besides presenting the long-running “Ramona” pageant, the Bowl offers Broadway musicals, dinner theater and the Concerts Under the Stars series. Mt. San Jacinto College also presents a variety of musical and theatrical performances. Area museums include the interactive KidZone Museum and the Hemet Museum, located in the historic Hemet Depot.

Helpful Links
San Jacinto Chamber of Commerce
San Jacinto College
Mount San Jacinto State Park
San Jacinto Unified School District
Desert Hills Premium Outlets
Soboba Casino
Diamond Valley Lake