I was visiting the area for 10 days. I joined in the pickleball games at least 7 of the 10 days…read more Courts were well cared for. The other pickleball players were friendly and welcoming. This was a big plus as I was a newbe and didn't know anyone. I really enjoyed with people on different skill levels. The park and lots of other activities going. Playground, dog park, tennis courts and a skate park. Some days parking was a challenge.

Nice set of pickleball courts in the back of La Quinta not far at all from their small little old…read moretown. We stopped by on Friday at 8am and the courts were already 99% full. I semi-anticipated this because it's Spring, lots of tourists and concert goers in town but we were still a bit disappointed that so early it was hard to find a court. The courts themselves are very nice though I will give them that. 5 stars for being nicely painted and maintained. They also had a lot of courts and clear signage as to experience level and offerings on which court should certain level of players play on. Another nice note is they had plenty of shaded seating for watchers and waiters so that's appreciated in the hot sun. The reasons I docked a star were primarily for parking availability and also there could be nicer little perks added. With parking we thought it was odd that they have so many reserved parking permit spots? On a Friday morning only 1 of those permit special spots were being used and the other 15 or so were just open, yet we couldn't park there. Parking was scarce given all of the players which resulted in many parking on the street which didn't make as much sense to me. Also we didn't notice paddle holders for pickleball which all of our local courts have. There's no easy way to navigate who is next to play without those nice visible paddle holders on the courts. We watched players line their paddles all across the ground which seemed kind of unnecessary as those little holders could easily be purchased by parks and rec given how nice these courts appear to be. If there were paddle holders their either wasn't enough or they weren't easy to see given how many paddles were lined up across the floor. Again, not trying to be overly critical but this just seems like a really nice pickleball court and there are some small little upgrades that they could make to ensure this spot is more accessible and up to date. Otherwise, we really liked this area and would happily play here again, keeping these courts on my radar and liked the location from where we stay and the downtown area.

What would you say if a park offered all of these amenities:…read more1. Volleyball courts 2. City pool 3. Ymca fitness center and pool 4. Dog Park 5. Scenic Landscaped trails 6. Sculptures throughout the facility 7. BBQ pits and shaded seating 8. Duck ponds and two major water ways with bridges 9. Tennis courts 10. Football and Soccer grassy areas 11. Civic Government including Police I would say you should visit and enjoy the day. Stay tuned the Library is also moving to this location too.

Beautiful place!!! Great scenery and very peaceful…read more I recommend this place. Great for families and they allow pets on a leash

I love this park! Park is lovely.. Everything you can ask…read morefor Kids park/ Tennis/ Volleyball/ Basketball Dog park/ Fields soccer/baseball Very calm, great for family gatherings

Whether you've just moved to the Palm Desert area or you're just visiting, if you're looking for a…read morecool urban park with lots of amenities, check this place out. What we loved: Great sidewalk or grass walking areas. FREE brand new pickleball courts -- 8 total with really friendly players who welcome new players with open arms. Great central location in Palm Desert - easy commute from La Quinta, Rancho Mirage, Indian Wells or Palm Springs.

Wow! What a park!…read more The grass is so manicured that I thought I was on a putting green. The bathrooms were immaculately clean. My kids loved playing on the shaded playground in the heat of the day.

Very cute and serene Little Park. I've never seen it until the reviews here and we've lived here…read morefor five years.

I went on a Saturday morning for a fishing trip with our friends. Not crowded at all, it's a pretty…read moreclean park, at the area we were at. Some of the cleanest park restrooms I've been to. The fish were not really biting, but it was nice to relax and have some drinks by the water .

Large Property plenty of room to fish and clean bathrooms. Staff was friendly but be advised…read moreshooting range is near by and sometimes it's active .

Clean park! Safe for toddlers and big kids & a lot of space for them to run around! :)read more

The park was not the issue. The park has a beautiful walk way with pickleball courts that are…read moregreat. The problem was during a walk this afternoon, I take a seat to rest. A lady comes up to me & says "they're looking for you". I don't understand & walk back to say oh they found me they're looking for you as well. "Jackie" states " I have papers nothing to worry about" while her friends let out a great big laugh. To say this to someone who is minding their business sitting down is unacceptable & wildly inappropriate. While people are losing families "Jackie" thinks it's okay to make jokes of the issues going on. Bravo to you, Please be on the lookout for this woman on your walks here. 2:30pm April 1st

It has been recently renovated, but not sure how long it will stay nice when adults/older kids are…read moreon equipment meant for younger or disabled children. The accessible swings have already been broken at other local parks.

Use to go ice blocking here super fun hills. No bathroom…read more Two playground areas swings and water fountains In a quiet neighborhood. Has a volleyball area as well.

This is a really well kept dog park that has a side for large dogs and small ones too. The small…read moredog side is incredibly small. The grass is well kept. They have pooper scoopers and doggie poop bags available to use. They have seating in the shade for adults. They're located right next to a nice children's playground that has a bbq area, basketball court and sand volleyball court.

This review is for the playground of Joe Mann:…read more This park is by far one of the best in the desert. The bigger playground is fully shaded, with 3 slides, tunnels and climbing ladders. The smaller toddler section is almost fully shaded, and is the biggest toddler section I've found in the desert, with slides, steps, and accessible bridges. Even the swings are shaded! The best part, the bathrooms (although they are public and not the cleanest) is super close to the playground, which is highly important when it comes to having a toddler or young children. This park is also fenced all the way around! Definitely highly recommend this underrated playground and park. Included around the playground and dog park is a basketball court, sand volleyball court and grassy field.

The Nick Nigosian Memorial Car Show was a terrific community event that recently took place at The…read morePalm Desert Aquatic Center,California! They are currently making improvements to the wonderful Palm Desert Aquatic Center and will be completed very soon for the community! During these updates to The Palm Desert Aquatic Center there are terrific events taking place such as The Nick Nigosian Memorial Car Show! Nick Nigosian's legacy is celebrated through the annual Nick Nigosian Memorial Car Show, which benefits local charities and honors his passion for cars and agriculture. Nick owned a beautiful 1926 Buick, which is featured as a significant part of the car show's 2026 event, marking the car's 100th anniversary! The car show, organized by the Palm Springs Cruisin' Association and Nicks son,Michael Negosian,draws large crowds and supports local causes-a testament to Nick's impact on the community. The event benefits organizations like the Friends of the Date Festival, which supports 4H, FFA, and agriculture students showing animals at the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival. Taking place date grove at The Palm Desert Aquatic Center pays tribute to Nick's lifelong passion for agriculture and growing dates. Those who knew Nick remember his energy, wit, enthusiasm, and friendship, which are still celebrated through the car show! Nick Nigosian's legacy is one of community, passion, and generosity, inspiring others to continue his good work through car shows and charitable events!

Last summer I was super cringed out by the nasty life guard ( a little twenty something year old…read moremaybe dude ) who had major attitude with me for drinking my water bottle right next to the pool while I daughters played and swam around. Yikes. It was so silly. We enjoy this place over all. The food is absolutely gross, but somehow we keep buying the chicken strips hoping they will be cooked normal. They try though! All good.

We love going to The Living Desert when we are in Palm Springs. We go right when it opens so it's…read morecooler and typically there is more animal activity. We used to get a discount with our local (Oregon) zoo membership, but I guess that partnership has changed. We also bring reusable water bottles, snacks and sunscreen with us. All the staff are friendly and there are so many passionate volunteers onsite as well. We had several great conversations with staff and volunteers throughout our last visit. You can tell how much they genuinely care about the animals, They also are well versed in facts and fun tidbits about the animals as well. We love going to the wallabies enclosure- it's our kids's favorite. We go there first since it tends to be less busy and the wallabies are not chilling in the shade yet. It's so special to walk through and have the wallabies just hang out near you and jump around. We loved seeing so many wonderful animals- wolves, giraffes, zebra, rhinos, monkeys, just to name a few. You could easily spend at least half a day here. There is also a splash pad area for the kids to cool off. If in the area I highly recommend you check out The Living Desert.

Normally I'm a little uncomfortable with zoos since I'm unsure about caging animals that aren't…read morenative to the local area. The living desert zoo flips this idea on its head by focusing on geographical areas that have similar climates and explicitly not accepting animals that won't do well in the desert. We took the guided tour, not so much to avoid walking (even though it was nice to have a shaded golf court in the unexpected 100 degree heat) but so we would have access to a docent guide who could tell us stories. Leila more than did that -- she was incredibly knowledgeable, very nice, and engaging. There are three main areas to explore: African Safari, Australian Adventures, Wild Americas. There's also more than 50 gardens and 1000 acres of hiking trails. My highlights for each area: Australian adventures The laughing kookaburra gets its name from its maniacal-sounding laughs and hoots. Bennett's wallaby is similar to a kangaroo with larger ears. The emu is the second largest bird in the world, can run long distances up to 30 miles an hour, and has built in "sunscreen." Wild Americas Badgers are fierce, able to fight off an attacker many times their own size. Bighorn sheep are specially evolved for the rocky mountain terrain they live in. Chuckwalla lizards defend their territories with head bobbing and pushups -- no idea why that works. African Safari Painted dogs have vibrant color coats with big ears and are excellent pack hunters. The banded mongoose has a striking striped coat and interact with others in what appears to be social games. And of course the highlight of the whole visit -- we got to feed the giraffes. Their tongues are VERY long which they wrap around the lettuce. They are black to guard against sunburn and spongy (if you accidentally touch it). This zoo has something for everyone and every age.