Winter Park Area Overview

This quiet, shaded area has large homes on large lots and many natural or native yards. There is a homey feeling with the established neighborhood and many trees. There is easy access to both ski resorts and a back entrance to Summit Plaza.

• Big Bear Boulevard commercial district—shops, groceries, home improvement, restaurants
• Clean and peaceful
• Ski resorts nearby
• Plenty of tall trees and natural landscaping
• Underground utilities

Natural Surroundings

The large lots, many tall Jeffrey pine trees and surrounding open space within the development bring the forest to the area even though it does not back onto the national forest. With all the shade, the winter snow lasts longer than in some of the surrounding areas.

Home Facts

• Large homes on large lots with underground utilities

Things to Do

• Access resources for home improvement—building supplies, furniture, gardening
• San Bernardino County Library
• Bear Valley Hospital
• San Bernardino County Offices
• Nearby snow activities:
  • Snow Summit Ski Resort

Utilities

• Electricity: Bear Valley Electric
  • 42020 Garstin Dr
  • Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
  • (909) 866-4678

• Gas:  Southwest Gas Corporation
  • 40844 Big Bear Boulevard
  • Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
  • (909) 866-4656

• Water: Big Bear Lake Department of Water and Power
  • 41972 Garsten Dr. / P.O. Box 10000
  • Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
  • 909-866-5050

• Telephone: Verizon Communications
  • 1-(800) 837-4966

• Sewer:  City of Big Bear Lake Public Works
  • P.O. Box 10000
  • Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
  • 909-866-7521

• Trash:  Big Bear Disposal
  • 909-866-3942

Schools

• Big Bear Elementary School
• (Grades K-6)
• 40940 Pennsylvania Avenue/ PO Box 1627
• Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
• TEL: (909) 866-4638

• Big Bear Middle School
  • (Grades 7-8 )
  • 41275 Big Bear Blvd. / PO Box 1607
  • Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
  • TEL: (909) 866-4634

• Big Bear High School
  • (Grades 9-12 )
  • 351 Maple Lane / PO Box 1708
  • Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
  • TEL: (909) 585-6892

• Chautauqua High School (Continuation)
  • (Grades 9-12)
  • 525 Maple Lane / PO Box 1815
  • Sugarloaf, CA / Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
  • TEL: (909) 585-2521