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Palm Desert Civic Center Park
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Palm Desert Civic Center Park

Palm Desert, CA

Free

★★★★★4.8(2,874 Google reviews)

What parents say

AI summary of 5 Google reviews — not a first-hand visit. How we write these

A large park with playgrounds, a pond with ducks and turtles, a skate park, dog park and sports courts. Reviewers highlight paved paths that suit strollers, shaded benches, well-kept restrooms and easy parking. An aquatic center sits alongside. Easily stretches to a couple of hours.

A 70-acre green heart of the city with a playground, skate park, dog park, amphitheater, rose garden and a lagoon with a waterfall to circle on the walking paths. Shaded picnic pavilions and public art are scattered throughout, so pack a lunch and let the kids roam. It's also home to free First Weekend and holiday events, so check the city calendar.

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43900 San Pablo Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260, USA

(760) 568-9697

Open nowToday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM

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  • marlette MARLETTE★★★★★

    Amazing parks and amenities… Palm Desert Civic Center Park Amenities * 4 Baseball Fields – Regulation fields used for youth leagues, practices, and casual games. * 3 Basketball Courts – Outdoor courts for pickup games and organized recreation. * Tennis Courts – Outdoor courts for tennis play, lessons, and practice. * 12 Pickleball Courts – Popular courts available for recreational and competitive pickleball. * 4 Volleyball Courts – Outdoor courts suitable for recreational and league volleyball. * Skate Park – A dedicated area with ramps and features for skateboards, scooters, and BMX riders. * Playground – Children’s play area with equipment designed for various age groups. * Dog Park – An off-leash area with separate spaces for large and small dogs. * Walking Paths – Paved paths throughout the park for walking, jogging, and strollers. * 5 Picnic Pavilions – Covered picnic shelters for family gatherings, parties, and events. * Amphitheater – Outdoor venue used for concerts, performances, and community events. * Rose Garden – Landscaped garden featuring seasonal roses and decorative plantings. * Public Art Installations – Sculptures and artwork displayed throughout the park. * Concession and Restroom Building – Restrooms and support facilities for park visitors and sports events. * Scenic Pond/Lagoon – A peaceful water feature often home to ducks, turtles, and other wildlife, with nearby seating areas. Adjacent Facilities * Palm Desert Aquatic Center – Public swimming facility with lap pools, recreation pools, water play features, swim lessons, and aquatic fitness programs. * Palm Desert Community Center & Gymnasium – Indoor recreation center offering classes, fitness activities, and indoor sports programs. The park spans approximately 70 acres and combines sports facilities, family recreation, walking areas, landscaped gardens, and community event spaces in one location. Enjoy

    4 months ago

  • Troy Kudlac★★★★★

    Love this park! always a good time! always well kept and so much fun! We went for fourth of july and it was such a blast! Civic center did very good work with it all! We love this park and recommend it to anyone! Pickleball and tennis courts are a blast! And the playground is a very fun spot for the kids! Love this park!! Recommend!

    2 months ago

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