Featured parks
Bighorn Overlook to Jack
Rancho Mirage
Bighorn Overlook to Jack Rabbit Trail is a moderate 1.4-mile loop in Rancho Mirage with steady elevation and desert views.
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Butler/Abrams Trail
Rancho Mirage
The Butler/Abrams Trail in Rancho Mirage, Riverside County, offers a delightful 1.1-mile urban path that connects Frank Sinatra and Country Club drives through Michael S. Wolfson Park.
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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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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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Moorten Botanical Garden
Palm Springs
The Moorten Botanical Garden in Palm Springs, Riverside County, is a must-visit destination for plant enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Established in 1938, this "living museum of desert lore" continues to captivate visitors with its impressive collection of over 3,000 desert plants.
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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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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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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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Cahuilla Hills Park
Palm Desert
Cahuilla Hills Park is a dog-friendly park in Palm Desert in California’s Greater Palm Springs.
Read moreLake Cahuilla Recreation Area
La Quinta
Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area is a captivating 710-acre park with 96 individual and group campsites located at the base of the Santa Rosa Mountains, just 6 miles Southeast of Old Town La Quinta.
Read moreMission Creek Preserve
Desert Hot Springs
The Mission Creek Preserve trails lead to the Pacific Crest Trail that is four miles from the Trailhead Parking Area. Be sure to keep your dog onleash in this area.
Read moreRick Barker Dog Park
Idyllwild
Rick Barker Dog Park is a dog park in Riverside County in California’s Southern California.
Read moreRotary Dog Park
Desert Hot Springs
Rotary Dog Park is a dog park in Riverside County in California’s Southern California.
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Paws, heat, and the fragile crust beneath
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