Palm Springs sits at the west end of the Coachella Valley, under Mount San Jacinto. It is known for mid-century modern homes, the shops and restaurants along Palm Canyon Drive, and the Aerial Tramway up the mountain. Locals and seasonal residents keep a steady stream of work going for contractors, salons, restaurants and service pros all year.
Recreation covers places to play around the valley: free public pickleball and tennis courts at city parks, plus clubs you can join. Most public courts are first come, first served, and many are lit for evening play when it's cooler.
6 recreation places are listed in Palm Springs right now, including Demuth Park Pickleball Complex, Indoor Pickleball at the Desert Highland Unity Center and Palm Springs Skate Park. Each one has its own page with the location and details.
New 22-court complex (grand opening October 21, 2026), with sports lighting, shade structures, seating and drinking fountains. Free. All courts can be reserved 11 AM to 3 PM, and one court per skill level after that. The Demuth Community Center next door has 2 indoor courts.
Indoor play at the James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center, sharing the gym with basketball. A city recreation membership is required. One court can be reserved; the rest are first come, first served.
About 30,000 square feet of concrete next to the Swim Center in Sunrise Park, including the famous pool-style Nude Bowl. Lit for night skating, with snacks, drinks, restrooms and seating on site.
Wave pool surf park on the old Wet 'n' Wild site, with surf sessions for every level from beginners to barrels, plus a restaurant and events. Book sessions online.
View profile →The city's big outdoor public pool in Sunrise Park, with drop-in lap and recreation swim, lessons and water fitness classes. Closed Tuesdays 8 to 10 AM for maintenance and lifeguard training.
Eight public tennis courts at 22-acre Ruth Hardy Park, with restrooms, drinking fountains, picnic tables and sand volleyball. Open until 10 PM.
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