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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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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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.
Read moreMojave River Forks
Hesperia
Mojave River Forks Regional Park offers camping under wide open skies away from city noises and lights. Located in the
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Essex
Mitchell Caverns and Mojave desert elevation in San Bernardino County — leashed dogs welcome at the piñon-shaded campground and picnic area, not on cavern tours.
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Heatstroke and hot pavement: California dog summer safety
Heatstroke kills 50–64% of affected dogs, and 3 out of 4 cases are caused by exercise — not hot weather alone. Here's what California dog owners need to know about hot pavement, warning signs, emergency cooling, and the state law…
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Dog-friendly wildflower hikes in the Mojave: 5 trails
Mojave National Preserve is the rare NPS unit that welcomes dogs on every trail. Here are five hikes where spring blooms are peaking right now.
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Where to stay with your dog in Palm Springs
Greater Palm Springs has figured out something most desert towns haven’t: dogs are good for business. The result is a hotel market where pet policies go beyond “tolerated” to something closer to “actively welcomed.” Here’s where to stay, what it…
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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
A dog-friendly day-and-night itinerary for Greater Palm Springs — morning trails at Whitewater or Homme/Adams, El Paseo strolling, Moorten Botanical Garden, pool-side afternoons, and patio dinners at Boozehounds or Jake's. Plus ideas to stretch it into a full weekend.
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