What a spectacular experience. So much to learn about the Indians that lived here and why. From a…read morenice cool walk under the trees next to the natural water flowing up through the ground then to some fabulous hiking with glorious views of the mountains to all the creatures that live all around it. Keep your eyes open for all of them and especially for the dangerous ones hiding around rocks. Stay away from the selfies with them. Shouldn't have to say it but.... Well worth the $12.00 entry fee per car. Come here when it's hot for a cooler experience under the trees or winter for some good hiking. This is Palm Springs after all.

Nov, 2025. Palm Springs, CA. "The Indian Canyons are the ancestral home of the Agua Caliente Band…read moreof Cahuilla Indians. These canyons are especially sacred to the Cahuilla people today and are historically important to scientists and nature lovers. The Cahuilla people have thrived here for thousands of years. Ancient trails, rock art, house pits, foundations, irrigation ditches, dams, reservoirs, and food preparation areas still exist in the canyons." While there are many hiking trails in the Indian Canyons, our preference was to hike one of them that offered some shade. (While Palm Springs was only expected to reach 81 degrees today, it feels hotter when you're hiking in direct sun!) We spoke to a friendly ranger near the Trading Post, and he suggested that the two trails with shade are: (1) Palm Canyon, which is described as a moderated-graded footpath that winds down into the canyon for picnicking near the stream, meditating, exploring, hiking and equestrian trails. (2) Andreas Canyon, a tranquil setting with a one-mile walking loop and a year-round flowing stream showcasing magnificent palms and more than 150 species of plants. We chose the Palm Canyon hike as we were already close to its trailhead. The trail was mostly wide, well-maintained, and dry. It's an out-and-back trail that's 0.9 miles in each direction. Total elevation change is 224'. At the 0.9-mile mark, it intersects with other trails that allow you to lengthen the distance of your hike. For instance, there was an option to return via another route that would be 2.0 miles (rather than 0.9), but it appeared that it would be mostly in the sun so we decided against it. A few general observations: *this is a family-friendly trail, and there were quite a few kids on the trail. It is NOT stroller-friendly as there's a fairly steep descent at the beginning from the parking lot down to the palms. *the trail was crowded on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, 10:30 am, but many hikers turned after the first 1/4 to 1/2-mile. *there is an entry fee to enter Indian Canyons, but you're allowed to hike as many trails as you'd capable of doing during operating hours. Adult admission is $12, seniors (62+) and students are $7, children (6-12): $6, and U.S. military, and first responders are free. HINT: we purchased our tickets at the Palm Springs Visitors Center and got a $1 discount per ticket. *there are regularly scheduled ranger-led interpretive hikes and ranger talks. *there are three parking areas, all with port-a-potties. *some concessions, including water and Gatorade, are available at the Trading Post, but there aren't any public fountains so make sure to bring a lot of water for this desert environment. *we didn't see any creatures, but you need to careful of where you step or place your hands as there are rattlesnakes in the canyon. *signage is good, but it's also easy to unintentionally go off-trail as there are quite a few unofficial trails. We enjoyed our visit to the Indian Canyons, and will return to do some of the other hikes.

Ruth Hardy Park is very pretty. Lots of open green space. Recently, a temporary dog park has been…read moreinstalled. This is because a couple of other dog parks are being seeded. Rumor has it the fencing is coming down mid May. I just don't understand why there isn't a dog park here. It fits in nicely right where it is.

Nice park in downtown Palm Springs with a little bit of everything, including tennis and sand…read morevolleyball courts. Our goal was to walk the labyrinth (we seek them out wherever we go) and it took a bit of effort to find it. It is located in the Wellness section of the park that has fitness stations and this labyrinth was paved and a bit small. Still a nice area to take a break if you are in town, especially with young children or pets who need to stretch their legs.

What an amazing playground! I love that it's covered and it seems like it's a pretty new playground…read morestructure! It's a very colorful and there's so many different types of slides, there are swings, there's also a bathroom. there's a huge like field next to it as well. Really great playground and my six-year-old loved it!

When I moved here a few years ago, I checked out some dog parks. Demuth is far for me and I wasn't…read moreimpressed. All I saw was beautiful green and lush grass for the playing fields and a fenced in, dirt only section for dogs. Dog Parks seem to be on the very bottom of the City's "to do list". Another Dog Park being seeded now is the one off Tahquitz by City Hall. Looks pretty before that small area becomes trampled on. Presently there is a temporary dog area set up (while other dog parks get some maintenance/seeding) at Ruth Hardy Park. It is really nice. It fits in aesthetically with the children's' area and the green open space. One can only hope that somebody from City Hall sees this post. Rumor has it that the fencing is coming down on 5-15th.

An easy stroll through what started as a resident's yard, has been transformed into an even larger…read morespace for viewers of all kinds. Privately owned and what appears to still have a home property onsite, Moorten Botanical features over 3,000 species of cacti. Another unique component is the rare Cactarium which is a greenhouse featuring cactus and succulents. Admission is $7 cash or card and there is always staff available to greet guests. A paper map is provided post payment to help navigate the grounds. I recommend sunscreen as a majority of the viewing takes place outside and the sun tends to beat down. Onsite there are a variety of large tortoises in specialty spots enjoying their environment. At the end of the garden, there is a nursery where plants can be purchased along with gardening trinkets. For the value, this is one to not miss! I've been coming here for years since I was a little girl and I enjoy the fact that Moorten sticks to their roots and have kept the layout the same allowing me to feel nostalgia each time I visit. Thank you!!!

I first visited Moorten Botanical Garden in 2009. My second time was in February 2026…read more Both times I enjoyed seeing all the different cacti, cactarium and the tortoise. Who knew there could be so many varieties of cactus. There's on street parking. Admission fee is $7 unless you're a veteran, then it's $5.

Clean park and bathroom, nice place to stop by if visiting Idyllwild. We stopped here to hang out…read moreand play before checking into an Airbnb.

Cute little community park in the mountains. Very well maintained with lots of spaces for kids to…read morehave some fun. I stumbled across this playground while driving through Idyllwild Town. We were waiting for our hotel room to be ready. In the mean time, I had brought a picnic lunch for us to enjoy under the pine trees. So peaceful and serene. My daughter loved the swings and monkey bars. The only thing I didn't like were the portable potty. Would have been nice to have real restrooms. Great park though for picnics with your little ones.

So clean. Nice bits of shade. Wonderful for our dog. Only place we've found to do pull-ups. Maybe…read morethey could identify some of the plant species because they look so interesting.

Would come here for my nephews tennis practice so have walked around while I waited for him. I also…read morelike the location because it's close to some of my doctors offices so can come here in between appointments. Never had a problem here during the day or night. Granted when I come here it's not usually for long. But for any out of towners staying in DTPS it's a nice little park to escape to if you are into that.

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.

This is a very cute park! I've been here twice for family reunions. It's large enough that you're…read morenot crowded, but small enough to feel intimate if that makes sense. Very dog friendly. Usually plenty of parking in the lot. Restrooms are as clean as they can be for a public bathroom.

cute park. walking distance from the hotel so my pups and i wandered. bathroom clean.read more

When I think of a park, this isn't the first thing I envision at all. It's basically just a space…read morein front of the museum. I attended Palm Spring's 85th birthday and when I read it was at this park I envisioned grass, a play ground, plenty of parking and lots of booths, accessible restrooms, but when I arrived it was a confined little street/square and you had to find a restroom inside of one of the restaurants. Think of this as the downtown PARK(ing), as in the place you would park if you wanted to walk around downtown or go to the museum.

Nice park in downtown Palm Springs, directly outside of the art museum! It's a nice place to sit…read moreand relax or read a book. There are restrooms here, but not really wheelchair accessible, as they aren't very big.