Featured parks
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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Homestead Trail
Palm Springs
The Homestead Trail, also known as The Cross Hike, is a moderate three-mile hike up to the Palm Desert Cross features beautiful views of Coachella Valley.
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Homme/Adams Park Loop
Palm Desert
Homme/Adams Park Loop near Palm Desert is a straightforward 2.2-mile flat loop with an off-leash area at the base for dog runs.
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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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Sawmill Trail
Palm Desert
Sawmill Trail is a dog-friendly 14 mile strenuous hike within the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument.
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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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Cahuilla Hills Park
Palm Desert
Cahuilla Hills Park is a dog-friendly park in Palm Desert in California’s Greater Palm Springs.
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ADA accessible dog-friendly trails in Southern California
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Fetch the perfect spring escape in Greater Palm Springs
Spring is the perfect time to explore Greater Palm Springs with your pup — mild temperatures, desert blooms, and dog-friendly trails, hotels, and patios. Our guide covers Mission Creek, Whitewater, La Quinta Resort, Boozehounds and more, plus how to time…
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New year, new adventures in Greater Palm Springs
Greater Palm Springs pairs dog-friendly desert hikes with sun-soaked patios and pet-welcoming hotels. Start the morning on the Bump and Grind Trail, stroll midcentury neighborhoods in the afternoon, then wind down at a brewery where your dog is always welcome.
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A Greater Palm Springs dog-friendly itinerary for four-legged fun
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Furry friend(ly) dining: Enjoy Greater Palm Springs dog-friendly restaurants
Greater Palm Springs is packed with dog-friendly patios where tails wag as happily as forks. From Boozehounds' dedicated dog menu to relaxed brunch spots with sunny sidewalk seating, this desert oasis makes dining with your four-legged foodie effortless.
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Escape your ordinary in Greater Palm Springs
In Greater Palm Springs, every day is an invitation to adventure for you and your dog, with scenic hiking trails, sun-drenched patios, and a variety of pet-friendly hotels and vacation rentals. In Greater Palm Springs, every day is an invitation…
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