Live Well Perris aims to improve the health and quality of life of Perris residents. Through health education, active living programs, community events, and partnerships, the initiative encourages healthier lifestyles and supports the development of a more vibrant and connected community. 

The program offers a variety of opportunities for residents of all ages to stay active, learn healthy habits, and engage with their community. Activities may include fitness programs, nutrition and healthy cooking classes, community hikes, walking groups, health fairs, and other wellness-focused events designed to promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being. 

Live Well Perris also supports efforts to create healthier neighborhoods by encouraging active transportation, increasing access to health resources, and promoting community-driven initiatives that make healthy choices more accessible for everyone. 

Together, we can build a healthier Perris—one that empowers residents to live, work, learn, and play in a safe, active, and supportive environment. 

The City of Perris Take a Hike program encourages residents of all ages to stay active while exploring the community’s parks, trails, and outdoor spaces. As part of the City’s commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles, the program provides opportunities for individuals and families to participate in guided hikes, community walks, and outdoor wellness activities that support physical fitness, mental well-being, and social connection. 

Take a Hike events are designed to make physical activity accessible, enjoyable, and family-friendly while encouraging residents to discover local recreational amenities. Through this initiative, the city continues to promote active living and foster a healthier, more connected Perris community. 

In 2018, the City of Perris launched the Getting Everyone to Actively Ride (G.E.A.R.) that encourages residents to reduce their carbon footprint by choosing active modes of transportation. 

In 2020, the G.E.A.R. program completed a major infrastructure improvement project that introduced approximately 6.6 miles of Class III bike lanes throughout the downtown Perris area. The project also included the installation of bicycle repair stations, bike racks, and hand sanitizer stations to support and encourage cycling within the community. The city launched a public awareness campaign focused on promoting the new bicycle facilities and educating residents about bicycle safety. Through the G.E.A.R. initiative, the city continues to encourage active transportation, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, and invest in infrastructure that supports healthier, safer, and more sustainable transportation options for the Perris community. 

In 2019, the City of Perris launched the Empowering Your Mind initiative to raise awareness about mental health and reduce the stigma often associated with mental illness. The program promotes understanding, compassion, and emotional well-being by providing educational opportunities, community outreach, and access to resources that support mental health. Through these efforts, the city strives to create a community where residents feel informed, supported, and empowered to seek help when needed. 

In 2017, the City of Perris adopted Ordinance No. 1340 to encourage healthier beverage choices for children and support long-term community wellness. The ordinance requires restaurants that offer children’s meals to provide a healthy beverage as the default drink option. Approved beverages include water, sparkling or flavored water with no added sweeteners, milk or non-dairy milk alternatives, and 100% fruit juice with no added sweeteners in serving sizes of eight ounces or less. 

By promoting healthier beverage options at an early age, the ordinance aims to reduce added sugar consumption, encourage healthy habits, and support the overall health and well-being of Perris children and families.

The City of Perris adopted Ordinance No. 1423 that requires Perris commercial establishments with groceries larger than 2,500 square feet to provide healthy food and beverage items as the default option at checkout aisles.

• Ordinance No. 1433
• Ordinance No. 1423
• Self-certification form
• Sample Nutritional Guidelines