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.

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!

The places you find when trying to explore different areas. Of all the times I've been to the…read moredesert, this was the first time here. Honestly never heard of this place until we were looking for something to do. It's just a couple miles from the main strip of 111. But tucked behind some of the beautiful gated communities, you end up here. We didn't know what to expect or how it would be. Thought it would be some park of sorts. Well... It is tucked with the mountains in the background which makes for a beautiful view. Hiking is not far from it and there's loads of beautiful homes in gated communities. We didn't know that camping was also offered here. It's a little drive up to the main gate which there's a fee for entering. The person working the station was gracious enough to let us in as we just wanted to check it out. First off, it's a man made lake. You enter the park area with parking both to the left and right side. There's plenty of spots in both of the parking lot. We went to the right which from the looks of the park, it is well maintained. There's a small little playground on one end, a pool area in the middle and a pickleball court and a basketball court to the other end. That's would be the main park area. If you continue to drive down toward the front, there's campsites. Areas with a grill, a spot for your car as well as water and electricity. Depending on what you need, the fee will be added. You could just camp as if without the electricity. Also the sites are pretty much next to each other. We drove to the other side where there's more campsite which this one is more primitive style. Bring everything yourself. The other side was more of a dirt lot. Not sure what it would be utilize for. Lake area does look man made and well maintained. Looking down it looked as it was like an amphitheater with the steeps leading down. We did find out that you can fish but no swimming or boating allowed. There's a fee if you wanted to fish. Basically a fee for everything. Overall, it's a decent park tucked away. Camping available but not the roughing kind. Small park area but does have a pool. It was pretty quiet when we arrived as it was hot. Would we pay to come in after we've seen this place, probably not. But at least we know what to expect incase we do happen to be back again.

Location is great and the surrounding mountains are beautiful. We arrived early morning and we were…read morethe only ones there except workmen refinishing the pool. The lake was very low and the water was not accessible except in a few areas. No dogs allowed in the water. It's definitely not a beautiful place but might be fun for groups and kids. The bathroom was really disgusting and It had not been cleaned in quite some time. Very disappointing. We hoped to possibly see some bighorn sheep but they have put up a fence so they can't get to the lake now.

Nicely laid out tables under palm trees and restrooms near by. Quite little place to relax and read…read morea book.

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.

Cute park on the same street as the new library in DHS…read more I've came here several times . Here's what I liked: *Trail around the park to walk and enjoy the trees *Covered play areas (waaay too hot to not be covered) *Several play areas for different age groups *ADA swing *big field for children to run in, I think it's also a baseball field? Here's what I didn't like: *Swings aren't covered, they burned my suns legs *bench area is placed in an awkward area and also it's uncovered as well! 8/10- please get covered seating!!

I really like this park. It is well maintained by the city and has a lot to offer. There is a…read morerunning/walking path around the large grass field which is about the size or 2-3 full soccer fields. For younger kids there is a brand new jungle gym which is nice. The bathrooms are also (as of this writing) in good condition.

Drivers, please drive below the 45-mph recommended speed because there are pedestrians. Visitors:…read morethe Preserve is only open some days per week. The parking area is closed. Park across along the road, look before opening a door on the left side of your vehicle, and cross the road carefully. As you enter the parking area, a trail to the left leads to a hill overlooking the Preserve. The entrance area has two toilets, two picnic tables, information signs, and a helpful docent. The McCallum Trail and San Andreas Trail are open for a short way. Some trails are partly closed and as a result you cannot reach some of the informational signs. I have read those signs in the past when those trails were still open. FYI, the Mission Strand of the San Andreas Fault blocks the flow of underground water. The water rises to the surface creating a small oasis with native California fan palm trees and bird life.

About 20 minutes away from Desert Hot Springs. My mother in law and I were awake way before the…read morerest of the family and both of us like exploring and nature so I asked her if she wanted to go hiking with me at 6:30 am. Both of us got ready in 10 minutes and were out the door. The gate is closed and there is even a sign that says "parking lot closed" but we saw other people parking on the street and walking over so we did the same. The RV/campsite you can see from a distance is for the staff that works there, don't be alarmed by it! If you head on the trails toward the RV its very short but brings you into the giant palms and a wooden staircase that goes down to water and palms growing out of it. You can finish this very quickly. When you head out and head to the right there are branching paths here that lead to more hikes in palms, along the river oasis, and more into the mountains. The visitor center looked excellent and had a home made log cabin vibe, we could see some interesting artifacts inside but because the entrance was chained we didn't want to go in without permission even though it would have been easy to just duck under the chains.

This is a really family-friendly hiking trail with well-marked, interconnecting trails throughout…read morethe park. The falls are the highlight, but I found fun views throughout!

I had a very disappointing experience with the staff working the counter on June 7, 2026, around…read more9:00 a.m. The woman and man assisting guests were rude, condescending, and disrespectful. The website clearly states that admission is free with a military ID. My brother works with the Air Force as a contractor, but the woman immediately dismissed him by saying he was "just a contractor" and insisted he had to pay. She then turned to me, as I was paying for my own admission, and repeated the same dismissive explanation. If contractors are not eligible for free admission, the website should clearly state that to avoid confusion and embarrassment for visitors. More importantly, staff should treat guests with courtesy and respect rather than speaking to them in a demeaning manner.

If you take the Henderson trail in the early winter a few weeks after rainfall you will be greeted…read moreby a bounty of flowers and shrubbery that make most hikes in the surrounding Palm Desert utterly boring. There is also a managed garden, a visitor center, and a 19 year old turtle exhibit. This is a must see.

Ok I can see why it's a popular trail especially since it's 3 loops in one. There is a very short…read moreone, medium and the complete one. Of course each one you go in higher elevation. Is located next to a visiting center. We didn't go in there but that's where there's restrooms in case before or after you have to go. Actually on the trails app it shows that there are other trails in close proximity. Ok more about this trail. There were several groups of two people here and there. So would run into them, say hi. But it was nice because it's not a busy trail, well at least when we went. For us the trail is easy, but there is elevation to tackle on this trail the further you go. So it's about a little over an hour, especially if you take your time and of course take pictures and videos. Weather was nice, slight wind but nothing crazy like DHS wind. The way I see it, if younger and in shape people will find this easy but a nice exercise with a nice view not just from the top but just walking around. Gave it a 4 because I felt it a little easy. But did notice a lot of elderly so it's definitely a good hike to keep in shape or go for a walk. I might do it again, but I do recommend it for a fun easy hike at least once.

I always kept this trail to , I'll eventually get around to it. Since my friend from out of town…read morecame I decided to take them on this hike because from what I read it was an incline all the way but fairly straightforward trail. Which it is. Another reason why it wasn't on the top of my list is because I figured it's a popular trail so there would be more people. Which there were but not overwhelming but you can tell this is a popular hike. Either way you will get a sweat and if you from out of town, this is definitely a hike to check out. Granted there are plenty of simple hikes like this with a good view of the valley but I say it definitely is a good one with a nice view and great to get blood flowing without killing you. If you aren't from the area. This should be one of those to check out and it's a quick hike depending on what shape you are in. You just need a water bottle and good workout shoes and you are good to go. Nothing crazy but a nice simple hike for a quick exercise outside of the gym.

The Trail to the Cross is an AOK hike; it's dog friendly, but it's not linked to the other trails…read morein the area. Tip: It's difficult to find dog-friendly hiking trails in the Palm Springs area, but this is a nice one :-) You'll get to enjoy some nice views of the valley when you hike here, though be careful - you'll be fully exposed to the desert sun and there isn't a whole lot of shade out here. Need less to say, where proper hiking shoes and bring along lots of water.