The 47 best parks and gardens in Greater Palm Springs

Such a beautiful scenic area. Definitely worth driving there and to the different trails especially if you’re not a seasoned hiker (like us). The rangers were really helpful and recommended the Andreas Canyon and Palm Canyon to us. The Andreas Canyon was a totally achievable hike for two novices. Bring water and some flip flops if you want to wade your feet in water.

Andreas canyon trail was a great little hike. Says 1 mile round trip. Not too bad. Can be done some where between 20 and 30 minutes. February would definitely be a great time to visit high 60s to low 70s. May through September would need to bring some water. Not free costs $12 per person but worth it to see it.

It is a beautiful, amazing place for a hike. You can choose a short or long trail. Lots of amazing palm trees. The Google map is extremely limited in this area, and even the map given at the entrance is incomplete (the river was not even shown!), so be aware and cautious.

This is my favorite canyon to walk in the area. There is a good stretch of canyon walk with palm trees then more hiking trail. The canyon is easy walking. The other hiking trails are more strenuous and out in the open - sun! Plan accordingly, bring a camera, water, snacks, sunscreen etc. There are places to sit and rest along the way both with benches and not.

Chose to come to Indian Canyons on my last day of vacation, it was definitely the right decision. My wife and I loved the scenery getting to see the stream and palms. Definitely planning on coming back to explore more

Totally blown away! !!!!! 🌴🌴🌴😱😱😱😱 A beautiful and tranquil destination for nature lovers and adventurers. Indigo Canyons offers a serene escape into nature with its breathtaking landscapes and peaceful ambiance. Perfect for hiking, photography, or simply unwinding, the canyons are rich with vibrant colors and unique rock formations that create a truly mesmerizing setting. The trails are well-maintained, suitable for various skill levels, and provide a quiet retreat from city life. It’s a hidden gem for outdoor enthusiasts.

The park features stunning palm trees and a serene oasis. There is a parking and entrance fee and discount for students. In summer, visitors should carry at least 3 liters of water. The park is open only from Friday to Sunday during the summer season.

$15 per adult. Short hike, but it does come with some challenges. Restroom facilities are available at the visitor center, and you can fill your water bottle there, as well. In order to hike into the canyon, you must also show that you have a certain amount of water, which can change depending on the weather, temperature, etc. The waterfall is flowing really well right now (late February 2025). Popular hike and the parking lot fills quickly. Enjoy!

If you are visiting and exploring the area this is a great place. Easy for all ages and still very enjoyable with views. The staff was super friendly and pleasant. Nice easy hike for us vacationers!

This is a really great hiking trail close to downtown Palm Springs. It’s a well developed and well maintained trail, but a little rocky and rough in places. It takes about 40 minutes to an hour to walk back to the falls. In the dry months (Winter months) there is very little water coming over the falls. Also, in the Summer months the heat can be stifling as the dark rock formations in the canyon absorb the heat. I would not recommend this hike on a really hot day, especially if you are not in great shape. Absolutely no dogs are allowed on the trail, and they require that you have at least 32 ounces of water with you. If you can join one of the free Ranger guided tours, I would recommend that. The tribal guides are a wealth of information. The views of the valley and the rugged scenery are beautiful, too! We were lucky and saw a few bighorn sheep on our hike, but I understand that they are a pretty rare sight. Definitely add this trail to your list.

Great hiking trail. Alejandrina made sure I had water and all the information needed to start my hike. The staff was great including the park ranger.

If you like nature, waterfalls, and desert scapes, this is for you! The trail is not hard, but there are 90 or so steps to walk up on the way to the falls. The views along the way are spectacular 🙌 There is a $15 entry fee, which is well worth it.

Well recently I’ve lost some weight so I decided a two mile hike is something I should be able to handle. Pulled out my hiking boots, pulled out my water backpack and off we were. Wasn’t too bad,?had my heart a pumpin, but it was very doable. A nice refreshing swimming pool with some shade the help me cool down at the end of the waterfall. A bunch of people swimming, enjoying the cool refreshing water. The return trip to the parking lot was easy and mostly downhill. The parking was easy and big enough so we didn’t have to wait, they require everyone to take 32oz of water with them, and they do sell water if needed. They charge $15 each person, but it’s a fair investment. Restrooms in the office is helpful after a hike. Give it a shot, it’s worth it for an easy hike.

Quite nice and not too difficult. They have "free" parking but the trail costs $15 per person. Considering the trail is only about 1.5km's it's a bit expensive but we still really enjoyed our time here. You do get some nice views and the canyons geology was impressive.

I went here last October and absolutely loved my visit. The people working were fantastic and were happy to answer all of my questions and chat. It’s small and I thought it wouldn’t take long to get through, but I think I ended up spending 3 or so hours. It’s a great place for plant lovers and they have so many interesting plants. They also have great plants for sale. I bought five plants and four months later they are all thriving. The people running the garden are so knowledgeable and passionate. I can’t wait to go back and I highly recommend spending at least a few hours here!

A nice cacti garden to walk around in. The staff was very friendly, and offered guided or self guided tours. Was fun to walk around and see the various cacti, other vegetation, birds, tortoises, lizards, and a hummingbird nest. Was a fun relaxing area to meander through.

Wow! What a beautiful gem in the desert. Every year, for our wedding anniversary, we go to a different botanical garden from around this country. They have all been amazing, but this one is the best one yet. We met Clark Moorten, the owner and curator of the estate, and he was the kindest, sweetest, most knowledgeable man we have ever encountered. We never really imagined visiting a desert themed garden, full of so many varieties of cacti & succulents, as well as, birds and tortoises. Despite the high heat of summer (110 degrees F), it was still such an eye opening experience. HIGHLY RECOMMEND, if you enjoy botanical gardens.

Tucked just off the main drag in Palm Springs, Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium is a slice of desert paradise that feels both timeless and otherworldly. This compact, one acre garden may be small in size, but it’s absolutely overflowing with personality, charm, and thousands of fascinating desert plants from around the world. Originally established in 1938 by Chester “Cactus Slim” Moorten and his wife Patricia, the garden is still family owned and proudly rooted in local history. The Moorten family’s home dubbed the “Cactus Castle” adds a vintage vibe to the property and is just one of the many quirks that make this place so special. The main attraction, of course, is the Cactarium - a shaded greenhouse packed with rare and exotic cactus species that look like they belong on another planet. From tiny, fuzzy succulents to towering spiky giants, there’s something captivating around every corner. The garden is thoughtfully laid out with paths leading you through different arid regions, including South America, the Baja Peninsula, and the Mojave Desert. It’s also incredibly photogenic, with light filtering through spines and blooms, perfect for photographers and Instagram enthusiasts. For just $5 admission, it’s one of the best deals in Palm Springs and a peaceful escape where nature takes center stage. Whether you’re a plant lover, history buff, or just looking for something unique, Moorten Botanical Garden is a must-visit desert treasure. 🌵🌞

My group went to the botanical garden for our friend’s birthday and we had a spectacular time! Barry the tour guide was informative, kept us inquisitive, and he had a fun sense of humor. 10/10 would recommend visiting the garden and asking if Barry is available.

If you love succulents and cacti like I do, you have to visit Moorten Botanical Garden in Palm Springs. I stopped by this past January and it quickly became one of my favorite spots of the whole trip. It’s a small, family-owned garden tucked right in the middle of the desert—and it’s packed with hundreds of stunning cactus varieties, rare succulents, and desert plants from all over the world. Every turn felt like a tiny alien landscape. 🌵🪴 The best part? The Cactarium—a vintage-style greenhouse filled with the most Instagram-worthy spiky plants you’ve ever seen. It was hot, wild-looking, and completely magical. They also have a little nursery where you can buy plants to take home. I couldn’t resist—I bought a couple and had them shipped back to my house because TSA doesn’t love spiky souvenirs 😅 It’s peaceful, weirdly romantic, and a total vibe if you love desert beauty. You don’t need a whole day—just an hour and an appreciation for plants with personality. Don’t skip this gem next time you’re in Palm Springs.

Such a beautiful gem I stumbled upon. Definitely worth the visit and the cool cacti they have! If you visit, take your time! There’s a lot of hidden secrets.

A hot 90° but pleasant trip to the Living Desert zoo & Gardens. It was off season on a Tuesday afternoon, so it wasn't crowded at all. We were able to take our time. I really enjoyed their model trains and miniature city! Learn names of the plants & Cacti. The big cats are beautiful. Visited the nutrition center and vet hospital. We saw a bunch of baby tortoise, the 2 new super cute baby giraffe, 2 wallaby with joeys in their pouches. And a new comer, a badger. There was a ton of construction happening, so I'll have to come back when that's finished to see the new lion exhibit and during the season when its bustling! Super friendly staff and feed the giraffe.

Visited here with my boyfriend, mom and toddler. We’re from out of town and were skeptical about spending $40 each to get in, but I’m so glad we did. We spent a couple hours there and easily could have spent some extra time there. They let you feed the giraffes which I thought was so cool and probably the highlight for me. They just had babies in September so that was also really cool. We were there at just the right time as they just added an exhibit for monkeys. I love me some monkeys. They also recently added a splash pad for kids to play at and that was a great little stop to cool down for my little one. I loved how open the exhibits were and how much extra space the animals had comparative to some of the other zoos I’ve been to. Highly recommend checking this zoo out.

We found this on our visit to Palm Springs and decided to take a couple hours out of our day and go. Ticketing was very easy and there was no line to speak of. Loved the way the grounds were laid out and the different fauna and flora, the towering palm trees, the agaves, aloes and the different types of desert plant life. We were surprised to see as many active animals as we did and the number of animals was impressive. The gentleman at the rhino exhibit took his time and gave us lots of info on the rhino’s. Fun and informative way to spend a coupe hours while in the Palm Springs area.

Had a awesome time. We saw lots of animals,birds and creepy crawl things and more are coming in the zoo in the fall. There was a splash pad for kids to play in the water and a Merry Go Round. There are many, many, many, many trails to hike through and a petting area. It was beautiful. Food, wine and treats available as well but you can bring your own goodies too nut no glass containers. This was definitely fun experience and can't wait to go back.

We were there for the first time this morning. What a great zoo! It is extremely clean and well organized. The animal enclosures and habitats were great. The volunteer man who was working at the bobcat exhibit was excellent! He was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Those two bobcats we're adorable. We will definitely be back!

Easily became one of my favorite Zoo’s! You can tell they do well in caring for the animals here. Great experiences, attentive and knowledgeable staff, and the property is so beautiful. Even on a warm day, it’s such a great place to stroll around. Can’t wait to return.

Absolutely wonderful place!! I love it! Much better than LA zoo. Huge territory, animals look free and happy. Workers are friendly and kind! Cool places to chill and watch the wild nature! You can feel and see how much love people put into this place! Thank you, we will be back for sure! ❤️

This is a review for the playground part of the park. We absolutely love this playground. We passed by a few playgrounds before choosing to go to this one, because I thought that the background looked amazing. And since I was resting before a hike, I want to let the kids play, while I had a good view. It's clear to see that locals love the park as well, because there were some people who were having a birthday party here. I can see why this would be a popular park since it is so large, has great parking and an ample amount of place to sit down. I will say that I am disappointed with the bathroom situation. There were metal toilets, and it wasn't as nice as I would assume it would be, being that it is in Palm Springs, California. The bathrooms don't even have a faucet inside. You have to open the doorknob and go outside to the communal faucet next to where people fill their bottles with the water. Kind of gross. Overall, I would come again, but I would make sure to have a large bottle of hand sanitizer (which thankfully, we did).

One of my favorite places to bring my large, aggressive breed dog to run off leash while drinking Modelo in glass bottles then smashing them on the grass for others to step on. If you are like me and love the smell of raw sewage in the air, you'll find this park the perfect place to burn the hairs out of your nose. Also check out the multiple homeless living in the bathrooms and showering outside in the water fountains.

Has alot of path for my youngest to practice riding his bike. What i don't like is when you want to sit down and have a little picnic and theres dog crap in the grass and on the sidewalk. Come on all you dog people. Clean up after your pet.

Great place for pickleball at night after the valley cools down!

This review is only for the kids playground. Excellent! The kids loved it. Lots of slides and swings and climbing stuff. In addition there is a seperate fenced playground for toddlers. The grass is green, and there are plenty of shade trees with benches to sit on too.

Huge park for dog-walking or human walking! Not really a picnic type of park. Very few tables near bbq grills. Super fun kids jungle-gym area tho.

Wish it is not taken over by soccer games. Cars park on the grass when playing soccer. Leave bones in the grass. Put their chairs on sidewalks can't use them

My wife and I enjoy the Civic part for all the things that it offers. Even watching a concert at night. You can walk around the park as you’re going to play a game of Pickleball or tennis. Palm Desert has done a fantastic job with our park. The crown Jewel, the Civic Park.

One of our favorite places in Palm Desert! Beautiful park with lagoons, turtles, ducks, play area, sport courts/fields and we were able to view the artists in action during the Plein air festival! A great place to have a picnic and unwind!

Great place to relieve stress take a walk. The scenery is beautiful if you’re into feeding birds and ducks and turtles bring a loaf of bread. They’ll love you and surround you. They have some cool workout equipment that pull bars you can work out on your abs chest they have a playground for the kids. They also have a little skate park dog parkbaseball pickle ball volleyball. They got a swimming area where you can swim. They got the YMCA they have a rec center and you could take showers.

Beautiful and clean. Great park for walking.

It has big, wide walkways and shaded areas where children can play. There are multiple sports areas, including basketball and tennis courts, and convenient water fountains for filling up bottles. I especially liked the picnic tables with water misters, which made it comfortable to relax even on a hot day. The only downside is that some of the EV chargers were unavailable, which was a bit inconvenient. Other than that, it’s a great park and very well maintained.

Cool place! Beautiful and looks well-groomed. We decided to do a picnic, find a great place in the grass, and suddenly the sprinklers turned on, we were wet completely! It’s was fun :) but would be great to put at least the sign with the timing or something to avoid this type of incident.

Always have appreciated this Park. On this particular day, went to the first Water Lantern Festival held there. Walked by the rose garden and gazebo...pretty as always. Then sat at the edge of water and waiting for the sun to set. At sunset, we set our lanterns into the water...containing our wishes and desires for the future.

This is a well maintained and fairly large park with lots of open spaces. We are used a large area on the west end of the park to set up for a wedding breakfast send off event. We had room for plenty of guests, set up tables with food and had ample room for everyone and everything. Utilized multiple of the park’s picnic tables. Kids were able to go to the nearby playground also in the park. We had many bystanders checking things out that were on their morning walks through and around the park. Definitely worth visiting if you’re in the neighborhood.

Great park to watch the Palm Springs Power ball. 4th of July was great. Amazing Firework show and a live band in the park

Pretty nice park close to downtown palm springs. Nice updated playground for the kids. Restaurants across the street. Pretty quiet at 9am

Beautiful park with two accessible play structures, swings, and plenty of shaded area.

This park is pretty awesome. It has two play sets and a slate park. It is right next to the boys and girls club. There is a basket ball court and some rock climbing walls. The reason I gave it four stars is because it has turtle sprinklers but they seem to be broken.

Such a lovely park with two play areas that are easy for everyone to enjoy! There are swings and lots of shaded spots, perfect for relaxing while the kids play. It’s a great place to spend time outdoors with the family.

Awesome park. Next to the sk8park

Nice easy trail that was once a golf course. Google maps takes you to a dead-end road if you ask Siri to take you to this preserve. Be sure to park on Farrell Dr., or you may park in the parking area by the abandoned clubhouse off of Mesquite Ave.

Be sure to go start on the northern side of the pack by the intersection of Farrell and Ramon for the water views. The pond has beautiful oasis views with birds and turtles, but it is very hard to find.

This place looks like a blight. Oswit Land Trust should be ashamed. Stick to preserving land outside the city. This place is a serious negative to a beautiful city. If they can't afford to maintain it, perhaps they should sell it, either to a golf course developer or for much needed housing.

A new hiking / walking spot in Palm Springs. There is plenty of on street parking. Definitely needs more love and care to attract locals and visitors.

Beautiful place, Stay on the trails this is not meant for exploring, Animals everywhere, Thorns everywhere, Nobody at the pond side, but stay far away from the burned clubhouse, some homeless lady on her atv drives across the place that has been living there will come and yell at you for being near there

The Prescott Preserve is a stunning example of local land conservation. Oswit Land Trust is creating a beautiful nature preserve for wildlife and all members of the Coachella Valley community to enjoy. I love bicycling through the nature preserve! I love seeing the wildlife from a distance and knowing that they are safe.

Great easy walk in an abandoned golf course. We counted 24 turtles and saw several lizards.

My kids and I like this place because it has a big playground and alot of space for kids to play and run around in. The different times that we have came here it has never been so busy or full of kids, which is a good thing when you don't like to be in crowded places. It has a public restroom and neighborhood seems very nice and calm around here.

Nice small little park. 2 restrooms and pet friendly. Clean and nice playground equipment

Great little park. Good shade and playground equipment.

Enjoy taking my kids here but they need to place lights especially since it gets dark early, we can't be there because it's extremely dark and becomes very scary really quick .

Very good park. Great for families. Nice grass around.

Every time I drop my kid off at school, this park pops up! Nice little park, but not always accessible because of the attached schools.

This park is best not to during 7-9am (student drop off) and 2-3pm (student pickup) due to the school connected to the park.

This was a great place to stop and sit for a few minutes. The fountain is nice although there was a lot of trash at the base. We originally went to this park for the splash pad area but it wasn’t on. A little more shade in some areas would be nice too, but I bet it’s awesome in the winter and spring. The 4 hour free parking garage that connects to the park is awesome, and there is a hiking trail across the street for the cooler months. It’s also within walking distance to the shopping and restaurant area.

This spot is a gem if you’re into public art, great photo ops, or just a peaceful stroll during sunset. The large metal sculpture is bold and modern — really cool to walk around and see from different angles. Right next to it is the famous Marilyn Monroe statue, which is massive and beautifully lit at night. Super fun and nostalgic! The whole area is well-lit, clean, and surrounded by palm trees and mountain views, which makes for an awesome backdrop. There’s also a graffiti-style art area nearby that gives it a more urban and creative vibe. Whether you’re visiting Palm Springs or just passing through, this is a must-see spot. Great place to relax, take photos, and enjoy some unique local art. -Pedro Stay tuned. Museum next!

Not an ideal spot for tourists - lacks fountains and activities. However, the park has a pleasant atmosphere, showcasing the characteristics of Palm Springs. Abundant palm trees and walls reflecting local soil features. Numerous seating options for relaxation.

Pretty cool park to hang out at and enjoy the scenery. I love the park especially at night it's more relaxing. I would definitely recommend coming to the park plus it's within walking distance to some restaurants and the main strip.

Each time I visit Palm Springs, I have to see Marilyn Monroe. Where she is located now, is the perfect spot. There is picnic tables, a beautiful water fountain, benches and clean restrooms.

My experience here at the Downtown Park was amazing. I truly enjoyed the time I spent here as it was very calming and very relaxing. I love how it’s nicely located near downtown Palm Springs and overall it’s just a good place to just chill and cool down under the trees for a bit while it’s hot.

A elegant Park in the center of Hot Palm springs. All the stately Shaggy palm trees offset the fountains and urban art of the vicinity. Clean bathrooms are available.

Freedom Park has two dog parks, one for small dogs and one for larger dogs. A paved trail to walk around for exercise. The park has great lightning after it gets dark. There also are pickleball, basketball and baseball quarts. The park also has clean restrooms and great picnic areas.

Great place to get cardio in with the pups. Very clean, Great Dog Parks. Restrooms semi okay.

Large Great Park with walking trails pickleball courts volleyball courts basketball courts in grilling stations and a dog park.

Fantastic newly developed park in palm desert. Picturesque mountain backdrop from brand new basketball courts and state of the art playgrounds. Most importantly, 8 top of the line public pickle ball courts to challenge the locals. Just be sure to get there early or wait until the afternoon. Was getting close to full by 9:30 AM on a Tuesday! Also has public restrooms with drinking fountains and dog park. Lots of parking. Softball/baseball fields are under construction. No grass for those yet...

This Palm Desert park has much to offer. There is an enclosed Dog Park; a walking trail; Basketball courts; Softball fields; Soccer fields; Pickleball courts; Sand Volleyball; Children playground; and a large parking lot. So why a 2 rating? The park has been taken over by people who are being privately paid to teach, mostly young children, how to play a sport. But more importantly, so many people let their Dog off their leash outside the Dog Park. There is no monitoring of the Dog leash law and soon, like Civic Center Park, a pup or person is going to get hurt.

My dog just loves this park. Great place for children as well. Park is very clean and well kept.

This park has it all, baseball fields, basketball courts, pickle ball courts, soccer fields, 3 playgrounds, BBQ pits. It has plenty of areas to set up for parties and eating. The park is clean and well maintained. Great for families and get togethers. The Verteran's memorial sculpture is beautiful.

I use this place to walk the dogs. Would be nice to have one more poop station on the other side of the park. Also, this area looks like water retention for the buildings around. They made a good use of it being soccer fields.

FUN field, easy access to parking, snack booth, and restrooms. Had a great time watching my niece play. Tons of parking on three sides of the facility, which allows easy and close parking for all

Palm Desert Hovley Soccer Park is more than just a soccer park. Yes, the park is bustling with soccer activity in its center. But, the park sports a disc golf course, horeshoes, and a basketball court. Petanque is played on the east side of the park next to playground that my grandkids love. You can belly up to the snack bar. Parking is ample, but filled during soccer ⚽️ games. The path around the park is roughly .6 of a mile in length. If you are trying to become a local legend, log your run on Strava. After your run, turn your head to the west and gaze up at the mountains, and thank God for this beautiful park. 😍 But, the important thing about the Palm Desert Hovley Soccer Park is: it is more than just a soccer park.

This is a big place for any sport activities . The restroom needs a lot of maintenance . It smells and needs a thorough cleaning .

Nice park and easy parking, Grass is maintained perfectly for soccer games.

Beautiful park to watch events, picnic, soccer and more... Very Clean with plenty of room for everyone.

Great place for children to explore their athletic abilities. There's also a playground, in case you have to bring younger siblings. Well kept, but remember to carry out what you bring in. It's the right thing to do.

Nice city park with sand volleyball/basketball courts, a silent reflection area/rose garden, large and small dog area, and a few jungle gyms. The playground area is shaded and appropriate for multiple age groups, and there are restrooms available. It should be noted that there was a leaking hydrant in the dog walking area that wouldn't shut off no matter how tightly it was cranked down (a simple fix). The park was generally clean, aside from a few things on the periphery that were in disrepair or had been tossed over the fence. Overall a nice park with many things to offer kids of all ages. Trees abound so you've got a chance to cool off in the shade

Responsible, pet owners, well-maintained grass, and a very consistent flow of some of the cutest pedigrees and months that you will ever see collected in one place. My dog actually regards this Park as her favorite, despite being excited to attend any on informal gathering for four legged breathing.

Nice little dog park with great grass! Tucked right behind the memorial garden and basketball courts at Joe Mann Park. There were 5 or so other dogs there at 3 pm on a Thursday, plenty to keep Koda busy

I stopped through here to let my son stretch his legs. I really wanted to give this park a five star rating. It has some awsome amenities dispute the 115 degree heat. Covered playground, well kept grounds and a awsome locked memorial garden. The problem is when I went and checked out the bathrooms. I know what you are thinking city parks are going to be dirty. Well they were not bad. When I checked the changing table I realized that some druggie had left his scorch marks on the plastic.

It's a very good park to take a walk with dogs on the well-organized grass. It's near the golf course, so it's less dust, you can have a picnic table and a babeku, there are benches everywhere, and it's a children's playground, so it's a good place to take a family break.

I brought my family here during the night time and it was fun. My toddler was curious and a bit confused at the faceless sculptures. It was fun and relaxing especially during the night when there was no one around. We got to explore and be curious all on our own.

Kids love it, no good place to sit for the grandma..... Benches are horrible, bring a chair.

This is a steep hike, and the top of this hike provides a beautiful sunrise view of the valley. It takes about an hour round trip to the cross and back. The trails are clean. Some people take dogs, but I've seen mostly really well trained dogs that don't need to be on leash. There is some parking, but in cooler seasons it fills up quickly.

Nice hiking trails did two different hikes up to the Cross the first time, then all the way to the Bump and Grind trail to the top. That was close to 2 1/2 hours and we took the short cut thru the wash back. Overall elevation gain was close to 1,000 feet.

Nice short hike, gets a little thin and windy in places but there is a great view at the top. We did a short hike loop but there are options to go further. Dog friendly too, and bathrooms at the bottom, bonus!!

A hidden gem! I have lived in Palm Desert for over three years, and didn't know about this place until a neighbor mentioned it. We took the Herb Jeffries trail, cut across through Hopalong Cassidy to end up back where we started. Parking is limited, but I think one could park on a residential street, walk across the bridge to the trail head. Our 6- and 4-year olds didn't have a problem, and while our two-year old was willing to walk it, I was concerned about him falling. We did encounter a couple of runners as well as mountain bikers, so keep that in mind. Bring water. And warm clothing if hiking during cooler weather. It gets chilly once the sun gets behind the mountains. There's a restroom at the entrance to the park, and some of the trails are open to canine companions, but check the posted signs.

Great hike. We did the Cross Trail Loop. There was a fair amount of climbing at the beginning, so the return was faster and primarily downhill. The peak rewarded us with gusty breezes and an amazing view. Took us about two hours, at a leisurely pace. Dogs are welcome.

I googled a place to hike and chose this place. It did not disappoint. Hiked yesterday evening before dark and 7 am this morning. It is so clear, gorgeous, peaceful, serene, every step. Trails not terribly steep but at times rocky.

Great path for hiking or mountain biking with a view of the city

There is no zipline. The slides are plentiful. The swings are good but squeaky. Beautiful Mountain views and ample fields. Sometimes an ice cream cart.

Beautiful large park with lots of grass & a nice play ground for kids. They have pretty clean restrooms & basketball/tennis courts. So much to do!!! Lots of things to see. There was an aerobics class with upbeat music going on today!! Super fun, made me join in!!! Love taking my fur baby Harlow here!!! He loves meeting new friends!!

Very nice park that is well maintained. Fairly large and we liked walking our dog there. They do have a playground for kids and tennis courts.

It's a pretty good park. Lots of stuff around, with paved footpaths connecting the areas together. It's very clean, no trash around. There are several water fountains around too. On one end there is a garden with some workout equipment. Probably good for walking a dog or just walking around.

A really nice and well maintained grassy park in the center of Palm Springs. Great for walking, dog walking and dog play, and tennis. There are 8 tennis courts, but no pickle ball courts (sorry!). There is a nice playground, basketball court, plenty of free parking (on and off street), picnic tables, and public restrooms. We like to take afternoon walks around the park, and through the mid-modern historic neighborhood that surrounds the park. Great mountain views from the park, too!

My wife and I absolutely loved this little gem of a park in downtown Palm Springs. Beautifully laid out and full of varieties of plants and trees, it's a delightful place to go walking or just relax on the expanse of grass. Definitely will visit again.

Clean neighborhood park. Dog friendly. Basketball court, Playground, Picnic tables & lots of Grassy areas.

While it’s really a very pretty area, there are limited activities. Beautiful beach, but you’re not allowed to swim or do boating stuff. You can look at the lake and fish, that’s it. For the triathlons, organizers get a special permit, but I don’t think I’d come out here to look a the lake.

We enjoyed our stay here for a few nights recently… good sized camp spots and the toilets were fairly clean too. When they stock the lake with fish, it can get pretty busy around the edges for fishing, but overall there are some good facilities here

A wonderful park! a total gem! amazing network of trails, clean, safe, joyous.

I don't really like that they search through your fishing gear, vehicle, ice chest and check your poles prior to go in for fishing The pool is empty so no swimming here and your not allowed in the water either...I did see the Big Horn sheep during my visit so that's nice. I won't be back though.

Staff were great. One corral per site. 10x10 or 12x12 size. Sturdy. I had 2 horses my neighbor gladly allowed me to use hers. Water and electric at each site. Dump in same area. Bathrooms flush toilets and showers. One extra car included. When we needed to stay longer, we moved from 5 to 15. Liked 15 best. 2 small trees we could put our loungers under. Full moon made it very bright. Trails fairly limited. Narrow, rocky, recommend capable horses/riders. Juxtaposition of barren Rocky Mountains and verdant golf course interesting. I don’t golf. Course brings in a lot of $ I’d guess.

This place is hot, dry and dusty. And very beautiful. It’s a good place to reconnect with nature and appreciate both nature’s tranquility and your modern conveniences at home. Beautiful, bright magenta Bougainville flowers at the park entrance.

We are enjoying out stay. The weather is perfect today. Our view from our campsite was beautiful today. The moonrise was stunning!

Did the hike next to the creek from the right side heading up as it is also the most shaded side. Was a hot day (well over 100, so took lots of water and sunscreen). Was nice putting our feet in the creek at the top and splashing some cool creek water onto my face. Fairly easy hike with a few rock obstructions. Great views of local flora and fauna.

Absolutely breathtaking natural palm canyon. Wonderful and educational nature center at the top, there is very limited parking however. The hike can be strenuous downhill to start out, but once you are down near the natural spring, the hike is rated easy. There were many senior citizens who made it down the trail with walking sticks they just had to go slow and be careful on the way down. It is totally worth the trip! It is a gorgeous palm tree oasis in the middle of the Sonoran desert.. The nature center sells water and snacks which are required for each person to take with them into the canyon.

Wow! What an unreal place. Seeing a natural palm oasis in the desert was a real treat. It is worth the small entry fee to visit this spot. We walked down a short trail from the visitor's center to the palm Grove and wandered through it a bit. Beautiful in an unusual way. We also walked to the nearby waterfall, but it wasn't flowing much in April. Still beautiful, though.

This place is so cool. Several walking trails are easy to moderate. When we visited there was no water but just after spring rain I imagine it's amazing. But even in summer it cool to see.

Amazing hike even in 110°+ weather. The creek offered much needed relief from the heat.

It's magical, spiritual and there has been some interesting stuff going on in the desert for years. Sadly much Man made pollution in our skies blue out the natural awesomeness of our universe. But the sound of water and wind the circling of birds and nature is all around. Go when they first open at 8am or again at I think 11:30? Double check

An incredible destination with unique palm trees and stunning formations, this place is a must-visit for nature lovers. The combination of cool, surreal landscapes and the serene beauty of the palms makes it truly unforgettable. A perfect spot for exploration and awe-inspiring views!

Mineral springs in huge array of temperatures makes this a fabulous park. Quiet & far from city life, but easy to drive in if needed. ABSOLUTELY beautiful views & surroundings!

I had the best stay at Sky Valley Resort! Communications leading up to my stay were both consistent and very helpful. Once I arrived, entry to my unit was easy and efficient. It was also very affordable for being a resort. The unit and grounds were clean and very well taken care of. The staff and tenants were all very friendly. The Mountain view’s were stunning! There was even ample activities and events throughout my stay to partake in. For example, the Farmers Market was lovely, as was the delicious produce we bought! The mineral water in the pools and hot tubs was lovely and gave off a very spa like vibe. The resort is about 20 minutes from restaurants and retails stores, but was well worth the drive just for the views alone, but then adding on the feel and vibe of the resort… let’s just say I will absolutely stay again and recommend to everyone I know!

To visit as a vacation spot or a vacay home, this place is a hit with lots of clean pools and gorgeous landscaping! As a year round - I enjoy it. Purchasing year round comes with pros and cons; high loan rate, hidden fees are few (ranger fee 15 a month, mail fee of 12.50 a month, it's 25 to buy the gate sticker for your car), Electric, water, Internet, cable are less than 100 a month, you can be without utilities for days, not updated on utility emergencies, great security, cafe/store that's closed during summer, Maintenance happens all day every day here and without warning, very quiet, stargazing, lovely residents/employees. So it's like any small community. Come visit, check it out, and see for yourself 😊

Sky Valley is an absolutely incredible resort. We stayed at the resort in our fifth-wheel and our RV space was clean and quiet. The resort is pristine, has exceptional amenities, and the employees are very helpful and friendly. My only issue during our stay was with the nearly nonexistent WiFi service.

Pools close at 11pm wish it was open all night like Miracle Hot Springs but the rooms are way better than Miracle. I found the whole resort clean and huge. There are 2 clubhouse with mineral hot spring pools. The clubhouse restrooms got updated and are spacious and easy to shower and change in.

The resort is really well maintained. All the owners of the tiny houses / mobile homes maintain their individual units very well, as well. Everyone I personally ran into was friendly and talkative. About a half an hour drive from Downtown Palm Springs.

This is a lovely place to rest and relax. I had a place on the golf course my Dog and I loved it.

I've been to dozens of dog parks, and the small dog park at Palm Springs Civic Center is by far the worst I’ve ever visited. First, the grass is nearly dead, leaving large areas of mud. Second, the city allows patrons to leave furniture in the park, resulting in about 40 mismatched chairs scattered throughout. These chairs are unsightly, inappropriate, and potentially dangerous for both dogs and people, as they are low-quality and largely sourced from trash receptacles around the city. They also take up so much space that there's barely enough room for dogs to run and play. Third, many visitors fail to clean up after their dogs. They sit in the dilapidated chairs, often facing away from their pets, and conveniently "don’t see" when their dogs relieve themselves. If you point it out, you’ll likely be met with hostility. The regulars treat the park more like a personal social club than a space for exercising dogs, and they often act as though they have authority over it simply because they've been going there for years.

Just say I'm not a big dog park guy .... but this one had a social speak easy in the middle lol.... not my vibe but a spot worth trying......we walked the boyz round the courthouse & local area great overall experience

Amazing little/big dog park that's friendly to all dog owners. Everything you need is provided from waste bags to water hoses! Plenty of room for your pup to run and play or smell and train. Also has a smaller area for a more secure feel or smaller dogs or to train. Great double gates to enter and exit safely with your best friend. I'm not from palm springs and was just visiting but every time I know that I visit there owns a pup and I have to say this one park was nothing less than impressive upon first visit. Wish it was like that here in San Diego. Lol. I'll be back again maybe within my own two pups. Very nice!😁🤩🐶🐕🐕‍🦺🐈

This dog park has a people problem. The regulars here treat the dog park, particularly the small side, as a personal social club. They don’t clean up after their dogs, or watch their poor behavior. There is a couple dozen random lawn chairs in varying states of condition which make the park look like a mess. On top of that the grass is mostly dead so it’s nearly all dirt. Panorama Park is far nicer.

There's some kind of weird boomer social club that gatekeeps entry to this park. You'll see them on the weekends all sitting together and will ask you to leave if you try to enter. They've got rowdy dogs and don't pick up after them. Do yourself a favor and don't bother visiting unless you want to watch grown adults laughing and insulting you like school kids.

Whenever I visit Palm Springs, I take my two little dogs to this great off leash park. There are two separately fenced areas, one for big dogs and one for small ones. The small dog park has a large grassy area and a shaded area where pet parents congregate. Many know each other from the neighborhood. There are also a few benches and chairs scattered about. I've found both dogs and humans alike here to be friendly. After Cupcake got attacked in an AZ doggy daycare, I have both my girls wear puncture proof vests anytime they're off leash around other dogs. There are also free EV charging stations for my Tesla in the parking lot by city hall. Clean restrooms are located on the east side of city hall, facing the airport. The park was open on Christmas Day, which was wonderful. Check my photos for hours of operation, park rules and closure times. We love this park!

Very nice dog park. Well kept and well stocked. Friendly fur parents that seemed to be genuinely aware of their dogs' behavior and interactions. Just reopened after a month long re-seeding of the grassy areas. It was a good job on that! Spent about an hour and a half there, 10:30 to noon on Christmas Eve. Sat and drank my coffee under one of several covered spots throughout. Threw tennis balls to my ball hog pup. Even if you forget to bring balls, there are numerous ones left for you and your dog to use and enjoy. Other dogs are very willing to run and play with your pup. Shade trees also throughout the park. PS Airport right next door, but almost unnoticeable. If you are a fellow responsible dog parent, I recommend this spot very highly!!!

Nice little park in Cathedral City. It honor's veterans from Cathedral City who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Great place to walk your dog and the park is next to the city library.

Is really nice to relax and have little eat

We go to destiny church their it's a blessing. Service is so good.always great a clear understanding of the word of God tru the pastor's their. A loving welcoming church leading to the Cross. I definitely recommend.

Tejano event is kind of expensive for Cathedral City residents. It's not cover charge but don't buy a bottle a water for 3.95. It what it makes worse is that water has the label from Starter Bros. Don't take wrong Starter Bros I can buy a 36 bottles from the store for the money.

Easy parking, nice large park with a great lounge. Great venue for the Food Truck Mash-up festival!

This is one of my favorite places in this city. The views around here are amazing.

Nice little park to chill and relax a bit, some areas to hide from the sun and roll down the hills

Nice dog park but kind of small. Also found two small puddles in there which I have to keep my pool away from because he loves to stand in these. They should make the large dog area larger and the small dog area smaller than it is. There are bigger parks around to take your dog to . However, there is a convenient children’s park where you can walk your dog on the leash and hang around

Had a small dog and grand child. Nice well kept park. Better than most. Dog park for 2 sized dogs and a playground for 2 sized kids. There was a homeless guy at the top of the big kids slide, but left when a mom said “my child wants to play and your on a kids structure”. He left right away without issue. The dog area was nice as was the rest of the park. Enjoyed the splash pad as it was getting close to 90° at the time.

I haven't been back to this park since I was a teenager. It's so much better now! They did a great job cleaning it up and adding some amenities. A bunch of happy families were there with no homeless or creepy people in sight.

This dog park is definitely one of my favorites. The grass is well maintained, making it a great place for pups to run around. They provide poop bags, which is super convenient for dog owners. There’s also a water fountain available to keep the dogs hydrated. In the mornings, parking is easy to find with plenty of street spots. The dogs here are generally well-behaved, and their owners are attentive. Overall, it’s a fantastic spot for both pets and their humans!

Wonderful outdoor space for an individual excercise! I love to come walk around this park in my spare time when in the area. Views and sunsets are amazing in the evenings. Clean and tranquil.

Great place for my baby shower perfect for kids very clean bathrooms and you can reserve any gazebo 💙👣💙👣💙👣

Well maintained with practical design including dog water fountains. There is a place for large dogs and one for small dogs.

Went to the bed races, and it was a blast! So much fun to see everybody having a good time, being outrageous, and supporting a good cause. It was so heartening to see the local police, firemen and clergy all taking part and entries that included the elderly. Great community spirit.

Lovely little oasis off the main highway where you can stop and get cool for a few minutes and enjoy the beautiful fountains in the park

I did a very large review under the part of the city Town Square Park that includes the fountains and this is alongside them and it's across the street from City Hall it's just another area there that can be used for people to hang out again and picnic and just enjoy being outdoors especially during the winter and spring months when the temperatures are so ideal for that and

Omg! This place is a must see! The only bad thing was the huge fountain was off, & I don't understand why that is? Also the place was pretty deserted if u want to pass up crowds! Lol Beautiful statues!

What a wonderful and useful urban park, adjacent to Cathedral City's equally high quality Civic Center, the Mary Pickford theater, Trilussa, Bonta and Los Arcos restaurants. The participatory Life Fountain is the focal point. Composed of playful and colorful forms, this Fountain attracts many children and even some adults, who have a delightful time with numerous, powerful Jets of water. Numerous viewing points, benches and statuary complete this fun-filled park.

Use to be a great place for kids to play in the water. A free splash pad. But now it is gated and you're not allowed to be where the water is. 1 more thing to take away from families. Thanks Cathedral City for nothing.

Fun little city center. Water fountain was off during our visit. Taking a jaunt around and there are so many items that you'll find out about the area. Cathedral city is planning themselves on the map!

Such a great park! Especially if you have children and a dog or dogs. There’s a place for the children to play- and grass area right by it for you to be with your pup. Please do everyone a favor And bring puppy poop bags just in case. There are also benches and picnic tables around for you to eat and or sit and watch.

Wow! Such a gem of a park we had a few hours to use up in the palm desert area when we were traveling through and wanted to stop at at playground for the kids. We found that here and so much more. The scenery is beautiful. There is lots of shade and lots of things to do. Our hotel for the evening was close to this park, but I would definitely drive out of the way if we were in palm desert to come back. Only complaint is that the bathrooms are far from the playground but still pretty close.

Beautiful, Peaceful , and got to hear the symphony while walking through a pristine park !!

Kids loved this place. Very nice and clean community park, with various playground equipments and very friendly and sociable people. The playground has a metal fire truck for kids to pretend play with. The park has port amenities available too for tennis, basketball and other team sports. Definitely recommend this park if you are visiting Palm Desert or around.

Incredibly clean! This is another favorite spot to take children. Landscapers were trimming and cleaning up while we were there. A police SUV was parked for a while which made me feel safe. The restrooms are clean, but there were cars parked in from with individuals sitting alone. Otherwise, this is a nice place for families.

I've been going to this park since high school. It was quite Bland and not for kids even though they had a tiny playground tucked in the back. They redid the park and it is beyond amazing! They have an area for kids and it's about four or five times the size of what it used to be! The basketball courts are still there and the vast amount of grass. They have tennis courts still in the bathroom stay clean. We visit this park more than any other park now and are not worried about the drive. It is very quiet and quite some nice views around!

What a great setting fir a Farners Market and Pop up for vendirs

The wellness park at Ruth Hardy Park is everything and anything you want it to be. Many dog lovers bring their four legged family members to the park for exercise and enjoyment and to socialize with others. People use the park for their daily exercise routines going from each permanent exercise point to the next, located along the pathways. It is also a very peaceful place just to sit on a bench, watch people, reflect and maybe throw in an afternoon siesta. There is also a Saturday morning yoga class led by an instructor in the core of the park as well as other health expos at various times throughout the year.

Came to walk the labyrinth and wasn't disappointed! It's a well maintained little treasure. (The homeless man appears to have moved under the nearby table)

A small park where you can walk your dog and sit on a bench in the shade. Enough parking spaces for cars.

I had a nice walk through the Park and stop at the exercise stations along the way. I gave it a 3 because I wish there were more exercise stations of different kinds. I was thankful to find this because I was traveling.

Very nicely kept park, kids enjoyed checking out the plants & flowers and the little maze at the meditation garden was fun for our 5 year old. Exercise equipment isnt very challenging but nice to have.

Beautiful place to relax and walk. I walked the small labyrinth and tried to focus on positive thoughts but the elementary school is directly across the street and it was recess so it was difficult to concentrate. I found it odd they built this meditative space on the side of the park where the school is, knowing the recess time would conflict with the purpose/practice of the labyrinth.

Amazing park I love that this park has the dip bars and is clean and the ppl there are nice and is pet friendly

Great for a walk, feels relatively safe, but even here homeless people staying for the night, sadly.

This park is really got a good feel. Ponds and grass and trees let the ducks be themselves, the library is here,the wellness center and police station anchor the campus. A very nice place to meditate.

It's a nice place to bring a bag lunch and read a book. I see a lot of people walking around the park, some with dogs on leash. I saw a young dog running off leash, so I let my dog off leash to play, but I don't think off leash play is *officially* allowed. I took one star off because the water features at the center of the park are really loud. Sitting near them is not enjoyable.

Very quite and enjoy walking around the lake feeling relax looking at the ducks, fish and mountains. Nice place for taking pictures for special events.

What a beautiful spot! As a resident of La Quinta, I am in walking distance of the Library and I've become a member of the Wellness Center next to it. The Civic Center Campus in La Quinta is situated on a lake with a gorgeous park surrounding it. Fantastic views of the oldest Mountain Range in California , the Santa Rosa are directly behind and I've been there to watch many splendid sunsets! Life is beautiful.

Come here all the time to have picnics with family . I like it more than a park because it's not as noisy and your able to really enjoy nature , there are ducks and turtles in the pond . Many people come here to do photo shoots because of how beautiful the scenery really is . Great open grass for dogs and kids ! They have a beautiful gazebo they rent out for wedding or any event you have you must first ask permission through the parks works so that they can come clean and make it pretty for the picture as well as reserving it for you . I come here to take photos of wedding and family 100% recommended this park for a date, picnic , wedding , 15ñera and more ! To top it off it has a beautiful water feature that shoots water 12 feet in the sky !! Stunning park !

This is one of the best library civic centers I have ever been to. It's clean. Beautiful and has some great artwork. There some ducks and turtles that hang out. The walking path is nice and people walk their dogs. I was very impressed. If I lived here it would be a great place to picnic. I'm jealous.

Its a really nice park. The restrooms are clean, decent size grass field, baseball field, soccer goals, theres a few tables and benches, and the playground is a decent size. I like the fact that the park isn't on any main roads. Today my son & I visited it because of the fun-o-rama event to celebrate California clean air day. They had arts & crafts booths, games, free snacks for the kids and hosted a pretty funny tug a war game between police and firemen. We had a blast!

My kids first time here and they had a blast 🤣😂 There new faviorte park 💙

A great little park! We vacation nearby once a year and this is our go to park. It has a small skate park, soccer field, grills, pavilion, play ground and basketball court. We love going down and shooting hoops. I never have felt uneasy about being there. Nice community feel about it with people playing and walking.

Lol i love this outstanding park .. thank God some dont lol more for me 😁

The bathroom was sparkling clean it is a small park with play areas ..

Usually it's a family friendly park but today I came with my mom and niece to eat in the shade here but once we got out of the car there was 2 homeless arguing extremely loud and also throwing stuff all over the place. It scared us and we left immediately.

Playground is good Off leash dogs and owners letting them roam.

Nice playground park and lots of grass next to a school

Great times with friends.

What a beautiful park! Great job city of Coachella!

Seems like a nice park

I loved the park as a kid & still like it. I think there are a pair of swings around the area, which I still enjoy. The park is a very decent size, not too small like Shadylane Park or bland like other parks with only one, small playground. I also like the playgrounds and most of all, the area where there are sprinklers that shoot out water and get kids wet.

I can't say enough about this park . I went to Dateland school in 1978. The Festivals and car shows and other Special events are always a pleasure attending seeing old friends and catching up is always a good time.

Great skate park!!!

Love bringing the kids there for fun seems like everything is always fun and clean at the park

Nice park. Clean and well kept

Great place to chill and play piano at 3:00 in the morning while on rescue duty with my overnight delivery company. Just beware of the sprinklers If it's windy.

Hilarious!!! In one day rain in the desert we have a bloody lake!!! Awesome!! Real men took advantage of this sweet opportunity and road their canoes in the lake! Now it's historic.

Nice little park to have a short sit down to watch the kids play as well as to hit the basketball or tennis court for a few relaxing minutes.

No dogs are allowed in this park except for seeing eye dogs. Otherwise it's small but nice with playground equipment some covered picnic tables with BBQs, a baseball diamond and a tennis court.

I had a great time visiting this location I didn't even know this park existed

Really enjoyed this biking trail, plenty of rest stops for kids, with water and shade. Trail is a low grade for all to enjoy suggest morning especially during the summer.

Great for long leisurely hikes in a local preserve adjacent to the Santa Rosa Mountains.

Great walking area. Concrete walkway as well as access to natural around on both sides.

Great walking/bike path all around La Quinta Cove.Wonderful peaceful refuge with wonderful desert views!

I love the walking trail here! It’s very flat and perfect for running on dirt or just taking a leisurely stroll. The view of the mountains is amazing as well. I have seen quails nesting here, doves, roadrunners, lizards, owls and a tarantula over the many years that I have walked the path. It’s an incredible spot!

Beautiful park with miles of trails. Next to the neighborhoods there is a paved trail that runs about two miles up and down the wash. Also, there are is a dirt trail that runs parallel to this trail. Great place to walk your dog, run, or bike. When you reach the top of the cove, it's all dirt. There is a great trail map at the oasis that will tell you everything you need to know. Bring your bike, boots, or trail running shoes, but once you pass the ditch at the back you CANNOT bring your pets.

This is a beautiful path for sightseeing our beautiful desert. Many rent a bike from downtown to ride on th path.

Memorial Day at the park was very special and memorable. Thank you for putting all this together. It's a great way to honor the fallen on Memorial Day.

Very simple and quiet place to rest while walking

Nice little spot to sit after walking up that big hill. Quiet and clean.

It is a very chill little park to hang out at and it is nice to remember the veterans as well.

A place that really forces you in a good way to remember those friends lost in combat during the Vietnam War. My first visit and had my 18 month old son with me today. Once you walk the grounds you don't notice any outside distractions, but you feel this crazy breeze.

This is a small, quaint park at the end of Palm Drive, in Desert​ Hot Springs. There's not much shade, so I'd suggest visiting at night or in the seasons when the weather's cooler. Very quiet, & calming place. A good place to meditate.

A sweet park, very well cared for by those in the community who get that we do not need to create more war veterans. A few more pieces will help make the complete thought this veterans memorial voices. Needs the statue. Let the kids choose her.

We stopped by this gallery after hrs and only visited the garden area. The garden area needed some TLC. We liked the meandering paths and sculptures, but the palm trees and succulents needed some attention. The water displays needed to be cleaned and tended to. Could be an esthetic and relaxing place to visit, but the garden areas looked run down.

Faye Sarkowsky Sculpture Garden is a peaceful oasis in Palm Desert with water features that attract birds, adding their birdsong to the ambience. ⛲🐦 We did a walk-through while in the area for other reasons but I'd like to come back some time, linger in the shade and check out the various native desert plants. 🌵🌴 The gardens and fountains are well-maintained, as the maintenance crew arrived while we were there exploring.

If you need to get yourself in alignment with nature, I suggest a walk in the sculpting Garden in Palm Desert. Located across from Palm Desert Mall, the garden is full of sculptures and plants that easily take away any stress that's got you!

A beautifully designed garden. Sculptures are carefully placed and surrounded by plants, hardscapes, and fountains. Several trees are carefully pruned to form living, growing sculptures that change seasonally. I love this precious gem in Palm Desert.

25 minutes from downtown Palm Springs wasn't worth the drive, but if you're in the area where it is, I'd definitely stop in,

Cute sculpture garden. If your in the area visit it but don’t go out of your way to come here. There was also a farmers market on the Sunday we visited.

What a great place to explore ... a perfect place to stop and enjoy in Palm Desert

My toddler loves this park more than any other. He’s made friends, perfected walking by himself, learned how to climb stairs, ran with puppies in the grass, watched the skateboarder in awe, and screams in excitement at the different big swing and roller slide. I’ve made friends and gotten great parenting advice. I’ve never seen homeless, drug addicts, or excessive amounts of trash & haven’t used bathrooms, (locked bc of COVID) but found a bullet casing by the slide recently (minus a star).

Quiet, intimate, and well kept. I'm considering going just to meditate once in a while.

I've heard it called several things, veterans Day park, roundabout park, and something else I can't remember. Not a lot to talk about, it's configured in a circle of picnic tables (6 or 7), very clean as it rarely gets used. No swings, sandbox, bathrooms, or other amenities. They do have 2 water spigots and they both work. Located on the corner of Palm Dr and Mission Lakes Blvd. Don't do anything illegal cuz you're right out in the open. Avoid going to the underpass as someone is living there, I like going there because they have a descent patch of really thick and lush green grass with clover mixed in, a natural deterrent for ants.. I'll try to remember to snap a couple photos next time I'm over there.

Very small dog park and we got soaked by sprinklers at around 5pm ish when we were there. So we ended up hiking up hill with dogs as quiet and huge, but a steepish hill.

Playground equipment new, nice skate and BMX park and picnic grass. Basketball courts and community room that can be rented for events.

This park is so peaceful. There is never a bunch of people there at one time. So it's not overcrowded. I like all the grass there is. It's beautiful.

The playground is excellent for kids of all ages. The skate park is well maintained. The grass is well kept. No homeless people sleeping there. The restrooms need a bit of work.

I’m sort of hijacking this review of Victoria Park in Palm Springs to vent, as I know no one will read this anyways. Came here to eat the Albertsons rotisserie chicken, as I’ve started reviewing all grocery store tissys. This series has sort of started taking off on Tiktok, and it’s just a little overwhelming. I don’t really know why. I’ve been posting on Tiktok for about a year and a half now, and went from 7k followers to 17k in a few days due to this series. 17k still really isn’t anything in the grand scheme of things, but idk. It has me in a weird headspace. Part of it is I finally got some traction, and I don’t want to fall off. Part of it is my Tiktok account getting flooded with notifications makes me anxious. Part of it is I feel weird talking about it with my friends and family, as Tiktok to them is just like a little kid thing. Idk. I’m kinda proud but also kind of embarrassed in the same breath. Part of it is I’m 29 years old and still feel like I have nothing figured out. I’m unhappy with my full time job, and thought I’d have a full blown career and family at this point. I’m genuinely such a passionate person in general, and would love to do something I’m passionate about full time. I feel like I’d be unstoppable. Am I the chicken guy now? I guess so lmao. I just have such a love for food in general, as you can really get to know a culture through their food. People light tf up over food. I don’t write this to make it seem like I’m somebody, I’m obviously not at all. I’m just trying to vent. Trying to figure myself out. Prob should’ve just kept this one in the journal, but here we are. IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov__

I have loved this place since we moved here, and now it's even better than before. It's always clean and free of unsafe items. I've been there when it's quite crowded and no one has ever been mean or bothered my son and I. They just put brand new equipment in and it's awesome, we played for two hours the other day and it was so fun, even in 104 degree heat. Thank you so much for working so hard on the playground. Those people had that new equipment up in no time. All of the parks in this community are actually very nice and clean and friendly. I truly appreciate the people who make sure it stays that way. Also I HIGHLY RECOMMEND coming here to ground yourself. The grass is real, thick and it feels so good to sit with your feet in.

Beautiful park that your kids would love to play at.

Great park in a nice area. The grass is super green with all the rain we have had this Feb 2019. Pics are from my camera drone. Fun place to view the mountains and walk.

Quiet neighborhood park with nice covered young kids playground and green grass.

Walked from our rental house. Beautiful day. The grass was nice and green from all the rain the previous week. They have a kiddie play area very big. Open areas to play catch and run with dogs. Covered picnic tables. Nice view of the mountain's.

It's usually empty in the morning time. They just updated all the equipment. Just keep an eye out on the grass area. Sometimes, people don't always pick up after their dogs

The museum offers a fascinating journey through time. I spent over three hours exploring, and I still feel like I could’ve stayed longer. Each room tells a story, and I appreciated how much effort was put into making everything accessible and engaging.

Here's to the sound of moving water in our dry Desert. Watch the physics at play, sit, walk, enjoy

My experience at this park was awesome, I really love how it’s just in the center of everything here in Downtown Palm Springs and it just feels very chill. I love it especially in the holiday time with Christmas because the Christmas tree and all the lights around just make this place so much nicer like it’s beautiful. I’d definitely be going out here again and would highly recommend it if you’re by downtown Palm Springs.

A great visiting and experience for the holidays! Located in beautiful and covid safe Palm Springs,California Frances Stevens Park is close to Palm Canyon Drive and all shops,dining areas and is a terrific place to explore and visit when in sunny Palm Springs,California! Singles,couples,seniors,teens and family friendly with lots of convenient free parking! Lots to see and do,shop,dine,drink and experience near Frances Stevens Park! . . . . #francesstevenspark #explore #francesstevens #ilovethecorridor #ilovefrancesstevenspark #palmspringslife #palmsprings #christmastrees #palmcanyondrive #californiadeserts #ilovedeserthotsprings #ilovethedesert #desertfun #photografxworldwide #waynesalvatti #merrychristmas #godisgood #palmspringscalifornia

Nice park. Clean & well kept. I visited while they hosted the Black history parade and expo. Great multicultural event. Great community support. Awesome event. Great job Palm Springs 👏

The water sculpture here was very cool and was gave the kids a chance to jump and climb and burn off some energy.

Nice park great fountain only 15 minutes stay

Grew up here. 1st HR 1st K pitching little league 70s! Has a softball field too! Ms. RICHARDSON would be proud! Good job city for keeping it clean and open for the kids. Low pt. Empty BC buildings and pool.

no one here. very little breeze on a very hot day. beautiful view. scattered shade. lots of parking.

Took shade away from the dog park area very disappointed

Great place to have a picnic.. waiting for my hotel room

This is a tiny little Park barely noticeable you're very sweet. My dog liked it I wouldn't feel safe here at night possibly. But the afternoon we were there was quite lovely to be in. It's an older Park and seemingly well-maintained. Quite a few homeless and now for the most part not a problem.

It’s ok, recently looks like it’s not kept up with very few kids on playground. My toddler do 2 slides & baby swings with me & he loves it. Ballpark frequented with visitors & great place to fly a kite. Beautiful shaded large grassy area with a nice, clean (unvisited) dog park.

Despite living in the "hood" called Desert Hot Springs, this park is a nice, clean, small park. Families who take their little family members here, are just as devoted to making their kids happy. I've had positive experiences at this park. Just simply mind your business and everyone else does too. Until the children begin playing and that's a big smile.

Great park. Exercise equipment was fun. Kids enjoyed doing "workouts". Well shaded.

Nice, quiet and clean park with a safe play area for kids and even a fitness area for adults. It has a baseball/ softball field, basketball court, eating benches with gazebos over them, a community fitness center building and even a concrete mini stage for performances with a decent amount of open grassy area to play soccer.

Great car show lots of variety of cars nice to see and close to restaurants.

Attended - 16th Annual Custom Car and Hot Rod Show. Thanks for beautifully kept lawn. Perfect for sitting to watch car caravan. Park is clean, conveniently located and has plenty of parking. Dog friendly🐕 Thanks for enforcing leash law which made the day perfectly enjoyable.

Beautiful little walk with your family. There may be an occasional dummy that lets their dog loose in the park, where there are visible signs that say keep your pet on a leash, but besides that, a nice walk, and you can watch ducks, fish and turtle.

Fun park for the kids! Has a toddler(ages 1-3) play structure and a older kids structure (ages 4+) and swings. Also there is an adult fitness section with body weighted equipment and self propelled machines that overlooks the kids play area. Makes watching your kids play while you do your own exercise really easy. Also there is a large grass area, basketball court, baseball field, bbq areas, and benches for picnicking.

Great park for kids and toddlers. Nice big grass area, clean playground and tables throughout to have a little lunch. Has a sidewalk that goes all around the perimeter so is great for walks.

We were staying in Coachella for a couple of weeks and needed a place to walk our dog Nugget. This park was close by and allowed dogs so we gave it a try. There is a walkway around the perimeter which is shaded and a nice distance.

Great park, for picnics and soccer. Clean bathrooms and filtered water stations. Dog friendly.

This spacious park is located on Van Buren and 48th! I have never seen the grass so green and lush! Soccer fields are filled with all age groups of young athletes kicking the ball around. There is a cement walking loop with exercise stations, There is ample parking and open restrooms. I love to play frisbee and with the thick green grass, my bare feet love to run and catch the disc. Lots of trees provide shade and there is a kids playground as well!

It's a nice park wasn't to many people very clean

A really nice park for family and friends sports soccer being predominantly there but they have nice barbecue areas and it's just a nice place to go to clean restrooms the best I've seen

This park is a great place to exercise, walk, bring the kids to the playground, walk your dog, clean and welcoming environment.

Restrooms near playground makes it easy to watch multiple children.

There's now a park "sheriff" at every park in indio to ward off homeless people! These parks just got 100% better with that said, keep an eye open on the city recreation website for free events like the videos I posted with this review!

Possibly the best Park in the desert! The open feeling, running on the cement path is refreshing, with green grass for soccer, the sound of kids laughing, picnic areas with grills for barbecuing. The well established trees provide much needed shade. Restrooms work and are open during the day. There is a 10 o'clock curfew as well. Safe place for kids!

I wish they would have done more when they remodeled this park a couple of years ago but all in all other than the homeless people roaming around it's not a bad Park

Kids playing sports as grandparents watched. Nice clean park.

Great atmosphere and always some sport going on dog park as well very nice

I love this park. It is my first time coming here.

Passed by to see the dog park and to be honest I would never take my fur babies there. Its in a very bad neighbor with all kinds of homeless people and drug addicts. Im sure I am not the only decent person who feels this way!

Great little park

City remodeled this park looks good but not in the greatest location

It's a great tourist site to take pictures

nice place and peaceful

Great!

Great place

(Translated by Google) Beautiful and quiet place (Original) Hermoso y tranquilo lugar

Good place to rest your feet if walking through Cathedral City Hall or Mary Pickford Theatre. Contains a bench and waste basket for trash. Always well maintained, clean, and landscaped.

This dog park is the best in the valley. There are two sections, one for small dogs and another for large dogs. Both have entry corrals (please keep both gates closed). Both have a few poop bag dispensers and several cans to make it easy for owners to clean up. There are several benches, trees, and shady areas for humans, with nice views looking north across the desert. Water and bowls are provided. Plenty of space for happy dogs to zoom with each other.

Beautifully manicured dog park. Lots of green grass, trees and shady seating oasis, water spicket and bowls, big doggie sandbox. Hands-free trash can and recycle bin outside gate and covered poop bin inside gate. Dog friendly restaurants nearby. Wildlife!

This is a really nice dog park! And the people are really nice with beautiful friendly dogs. And as you can tell from the pictures sure. It's also a beautiful place

Park is nice now. City has okay'd low income housing close by. Hope it stays for dog owners.

A really great place to bring your dog. I brought my puppy for the first time and he got to meet others friendly dogs. The park is very and plenty of room for them to play and run around.

A great place to spend time with the four legged kids. 2 spaces - small n large dogs - with lots of grass and trees and rocks and more. PLEASE REMEMBER TO WATCH YOUR DOGS AND CLEAN UP AFTER THEM...! And pay attention to your dogs and play with them.

Wonderful setting and maintained well. Has a nice track if you choose to walk. Good owners, occasional flare ups but overall, a good dog park.

Its nice they have some lights until 9pm, and bathrooms. However, the bathroom was not open at the time it said the park opened. Making this place kind of a lie to me. I liked this place alot until that happened. Where are the good places in this world?

If you want to walk while supervising your children play this place is the right place. It's been safe every time we've come. Field is pretty big to take 3 laps around and get 4,000 steps

I love coming here every year for the fireworks and the food truck .you can't go wrong here .the fire works are amazing so many yummy food trucks .the only thing about the food truck was the bbq food truck the sandwich was dry very small sandwich not worth to pay for but the rest were yummy .I would recommend this place for the fireworks and food they also had music

The best thing about this park is how clean and kept it is. The bad is no restroom access Most people go with their kids and have to leave so they can use the restroom I know its because of covid but most people are smart enough to clean before and after use, give us some credit and besides its obvious that having closed restrooms, restaurants, businesses, wearing masks , self distancing is working according to our government So let us go back to being responsible people and open the restrooms

It’s desert hot springs local soccer park. Like most things out here there are ups and downs. They have fun playgrounds for kids. There are 2 separate play grounds with a big grass area. They have bathrooms however those are a bit dirty. The grass field is overall in good condition there are some spots rougher then others but overall good.

It's a decent park. Gets 3 stars for the jail style bathrooms. No doors. One big urinal . So no privacy at all and it's all stainless steel gotcha watch out for heroin addicts as well in the bathroom shooting up.

With a newly renovated playground for kids it's a great space. I enjoy jogging around the track but it has uneven areas and metal portruding out in seveal spots with erosion in some areas. I wish they would invest in fixing the track to make a complete loop and install some outdoor exercise stations.

The park has had people that look like they are in need of help. And the restrooms are closed unless there is a soccer game.

Great location Great views Well stocked snack bar A little untidy -1⭐️

Place is nice for the kids to play , but you can see homeless there just spending their time at the park and in the restrooms , only one of the grills is good the other one have holes all over , lighting is not good once it gets dark

Super impressed with the baseball diamonds. Clean park, awesome fields. Came for a Sunday Tourney! Bring TP, as it ran out in the Women's restroom, which happens at most parks, especially on weekends. Snack bar run by local little league, fair prices and top 5 snack bar food I've ever had. Carne asada tacos, all the toppings included. 2 HUGE tacos for FIVE dollars!!!

The park is okay but it actually needs bigger playground more light we can't go on the evenings to that park because there is no lights at all plus the only Waterfountain there was they took it of Instead of putting more water fountains they took them off.

A good small neighborhood park.

Baseball fields are maintained and manicured Very nicely! The layout of the fields, more specifically access to each one, wasn’t very well thought out. You have to walk onto fields 1 or 4 to get to 2 or 3. This is awkward when games are currently in progress on those fields. Snack bar has a good variety and good prices. Restrooms are small and smell like rec park restrooms. Parking is just ok.

This is a Beautifully kept senior 55+ community. It is a mostly volunteer park and feels like family. The place is kept up very well and during season, there are many activities. Security gates are a big plus! No local shopping or food but only a short 10 min. drive away. Many other surrounding options but this one is highly worth considering. Note, this is a residential community, there is no RV camping here.

What a great place. Love all the different gardens people do. Lots of fun flowers and plants and fruit trees. Please continue to have lush gardens and plantings. If I could make a observation, almost all the fruit trees need fertilizer for fruit trees. That will take care of the smaller curling yellow leaves. It will also make the trees more Resilient to our hot summers. I would love to see more trees and plantings all over. It already stands out from other parks. I hope this forward thinking continues and florishes

First trip here we rented, fell in love with the park and second trip we bought our own lot.

I stop here every time on my way through. My mom owns a house here and allows me to use it when I go to take pictures at Joshua Tree. This tight close knit community is always welcoming. If I was to retire soon, this is where I'd want to be. The sheer number of citrus fruits that you eat down there that you get from neighbors, the trees grow with the house youre in, and from the corners will boggle your mind. I will warn you that 98 oranges in a four day span will make you sick. If you get a chance, rent a place on the back side where you can watch the sunset against the mountains that circle it.

55 plus park... No pull in public rentals like KOA...must make rental agreements with office and lot owners in advance... Nice older park with lovely green spaces...

Great +55 place to rent or buy park models, or lots for RVs. This park is run and maintained by its volunteer residents, keeping the costs down and the park meticulously clean. The swimming pool is filled with hot mineral water, cooled to a constant 92 degrees F year-round, with two hot tubs at 102 degrees and 104 degrees. There are many activities (minigolf, dances, bingo, hikes, all kinds of lunches and dinners and social events, an impressive library, bocciball, shuffleboard, water volleyball, and more!) Friendly people who do their best to keep the atmosphere conflict free. Highly recommended.

LOVE, LOVE THIS COMMUNITY!!! Friendly People, Well Maintained, flowers, trees in the Desert! So much fun, activities like Water Volley, Ball, Lunches, Dinners, Bocce Ball, Dances ALL so reasonable. Life is GOOD!!!!