Desert Recreation District

Desert Recreation District Desert Recreation District is a Special Government District in the Coachella Valley

Desert Recreation District maintains quality park and recreation facilities; programs and services; and facilitates leisure opportunities for residents to access:

• Personal Benefits in the form of physical fitness, enrichment, relaxation, and revitalization;
• Social Benefits in the form of stronger and healthier families; ethnic and cultural
harmony; reduced anti-social behavior; and enriched lives for persons with disabilities;
• Economic Benefits in the form of more productive and healthier citizens; and contributions to the quality of life sought by business and industry.

The cost of maintaining local parks, facilities and programs continues to rise. Without an additional stable funding sou...
09/16/2026

The cost of maintaining local parks, facilities and programs continues to rise. Without an additional stable funding source, Desert Recreation District may need to reduce programs and services and close facilities.

Get the facts at MyRecreationDistrict.com/MeasureP

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El costo de mantener los parques, las instalaciones y los programas locales continúa aumentando. Sin una fuente adicional y estable de financiamiento, el Distrito de Recreación del Desierto podría verse obligado a reducir programas y servicios, así como a cerrar instalaciones.

Conozca los detalles en MyRecreationDistrict.com/MeasureP

09/15/2026

DRD is powered by hundreds of team members, and this series gives you a chance to meet some of the people behind our programs, parks, facilities and services. We’re asking quick-fire questions about everything from favorite foods and movies to recreation, work and a few surprises along the way.

First up, meet Community Services Coordinator Alejandra Hernandez and get to know the person behind the title!

09/15/2026

DRD is powered by hundreds of team members, and this series gives you a chance to meet some of the people behind our programs, parks, facilities and services. We’re asking quick-fire questions about everything from favorite foods and movies to recreation, work and a few surprises along the way.
 
First up, meet Community Services Coordinator Alejandra Hernandez and get to know the person behind the title!

Join us for National Preparedness Month at our Palm Desert Community Center. Meet local agencies, learn about emergency ...
09/15/2026

Join us for National Preparedness Month at our Palm Desert Community Center.

Meet local agencies, learn about emergency resources, and discover how to prepare for emergencies. The free event takes place Saturday, September 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

-Free preparedness items and giveaways
-Interactive demonstrations
-Kids’ games and activities
-Hands-on learning stations
-Opportunities to see emergency equipment.

🖼️🖌️Our Paint with a Firefighter & DRD event is coming up on Saturday, September 19th. Come and paint your masterpiece! ...
09/15/2026

🖼️🖌️Our Paint with a Firefighter & DRD event is coming up on Saturday, September 19th. Come and paint your masterpiece! 🖼️🖌️

This event is in collaboration with Cathedral City Fire Department. There is no pre-registration required for this event, and it is open to the first 30 children who arrive.

Event details
Date/Time: 9/19​from 10:30am-12:30pm at
Address: 37-171 W. Buddy Rogers Ave. Cathedral City Ca.

Your Halloween plans are made! 🎃👻Grab the costumes and bring the family because Halloween fun is happening across the Co...
09/14/2026

Your Halloween plans are made! 🎃👻

Grab the costumes and bring the family because Halloween fun is happening across the Coachella Valley! From carnival games and costume contests to pumpkins, crafts and plenty of treats, DRD has several ways to celebrate this spooky season.

🎃 Halloween Spooktaculars
Oct. 16 – Oasis del Desierto Park
Oct. 17 – Mecca Community Park
Oct. 31 – Thousand Palms Community Center & Park
FREE • All Ages

👻 Halloween Carnival – Indio
Oct. 24 • 1–6 p.m.
Indio Community Center Park
$5 per person • All Ages

🌶️ Pumpkin Patch + Chili Cook-Off
Oct. 24 • 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Indio Hills Community Center
FREE • All Ages

🎃 Halloween Carnival – Coachella
Oct. 28 • 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Bagdouma Park in Coachella
FREE • All Ages

Pick your Halloween adventure and find more details at MyRecreationDistrict.com/community-events.

🌳 Coachella Valley residents: Want a FREE shade tree for your home?There are only TWO DAYS LEFT to sign up! ⏰Through the...
09/14/2026

🌳 Coachella Valley residents: Want a FREE shade tree for your home?

There are only TWO DAYS LEFT to sign up! ⏰

Through the Shade Trees for Southern California’s Deserts program, eligible residents can receive a 15-gallon shade tree AND professional planting by a certified arborist at no cost.

Residential planting begins in October 2026. Participants will be responsible for ongoing watering, pruning and tree care.

🌿 Help add more shade to your home and our desert communities.

🚨 Deadline: Wednesday, September 16 at midnight

👉 Sign up now: get.arborday.org/iid

The program is funded through a USDA Urban and Community Forestry grant administered by CAL FIRE, in partnership with IID and CVAG.

Coachella Valley Association of Governments-CVAG

✨✨Please join us for our Mermaid Splash Party at Fritz Burns Pool on September 19 from 3-4:30 p.m. We'll have games, cra...
09/14/2026

✨✨Please join us for our Mermaid Splash Party at Fritz Burns Pool on September 19 from 3-4:30 p.m. We'll have games, crafts and a visit from Mia the Mermaid! ✨✨

To register, visit MyRecreationDistrict.com/swim-water-programs.

Dance, Play & Pretend is coming to our Thousand Palms Community Center.This class teaches movement and coordination, usi...
09/14/2026

Dance, Play & Pretend is coming to our Thousand Palms Community Center.

This class teaches movement and coordination, using fantasy and imagination. It's a great way for children to learn basic ballet movements in a fun and enriching environment.

Sign up here: MyRecreationDistrict.com/dance

Calling all Princesses, join us for a royal celebration at our Thermal Princess PartyOn Friday, September 25th from 6:00...
09/07/2026

Calling all Princesses, join us for a royal celebration at our Thermal Princess Party
On Friday, September 25th from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

This event is for ages 2-10 years old. Due to limited capacity, each child may be accompanied by one adult only.

Sign up here: MyRecreationDistrict.com/community-events

Address

45-305 Oasis Street
Indio, CA
92201

Telephone

+17603473484

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