Featured dog parks
Cathedral City Dog Park
Cathedral City
Cathedral City Dog Park is located Downtown Cathedral City next to Second Street Park on West Buddy Rogers Avenue.
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Civic Center Dog Park
Palm Desert
The largest of Palm Desert's parks, Civic Center Park is the City's recreational showpiece that serves as a popular gathering place for a wide array of public activities and events.
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David H. dog park
Palm Springs
David H. Ready Dog Park in Palm Springs is a 1.6-acre fenced park with rolling grass, dual fountains, and separate areas for different dog sizes.
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DHS Rotary Dog Park
Desert Hot Springs
DHS Rotary Dog Park in Desert Hot Springs has separate grassy areas for small and large dogs with shade trees and waste stations.
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Fritz Burns Dog Park
La Quinta
Fritz Burns Dog Park in La Quinta has separate small and large dog areas with real grass, shade canopies, and benches for owners.
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Fritz Burns Park
La Quinta
Fritz Burns Park, a 12-acre green oasis in La Quinta, Riverside County, offers a plethora of recreational opportunities for visitors. Situated at the corner of Avenue 52 and Avenida Bermudas, this park boasts 8 pickleball and 6 tennis courts for public enjoyment.
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Joe Mann Dog Park
Palm Desert
The dog park is tucked in the rear of the park and is fully fenced
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Mulligan Dog Park
Indio
Mulligan Dog Park in Indio is a fenced off-leash park near Interstate 10 with separate small and large dog areas and tree shade.
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Palm Springs Dog Park
Palm Springs
Palm Springs Dog Park is 1.6 acres of open space with separate areas for small and large dogs, fountains, and well-maintained grass.
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Panorama Dog Park
Cathedral City
Panorama Dog Park in Cathedral City opened in 2022 with separate small and large dog areas and impressive mountain views.
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Pioneer Park
La Quinta
Pioneer Park in La Quinta has two large fenced off-leash grass areas with water stations, picnic tables, and well-maintained turf.
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Rancho Mirage Dog Park
Rancho Mirage
Rancho Mirage Dog Park separates small and large dogs in gated grass areas with double latching gates and a lighted one-mile loop.
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Seasons Dog Park
La Quinta
Seasons Dog Park in La Quinta, Riverside County, offers a picturesque setting with stunning mountain views, making it a favorite spot for both locals and visitors.
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Station 87 Dog Park
Indio
Station 87 Dog Park in Indio is a fenced park with separate play areas for large and small dogs and a grassy surface.
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University Dog Park
Palm Desert
This Palm Desert dog park includes 2 fully fenced, separate areas for small and large dogs. Both have grass, shade canopies, benches and mountain views.
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Rick Barker Dog Park
Idyllwild
Rick Barker Dog Park is a dog park in Riverside County in California’s Southern California.
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Desert Hot Springs
Rotary Dog Park is a dog park in Riverside County in California’s Southern California.
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