The best parks & outdoor spots in Palm Desert

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Oswit Canyon (opens in a new tab)

QFH3+9J5 · Palm Springs

Oswit Canyon is a protected, public-access slice of Palm Springs that locals literally saved from bulldozers in 2020, so it hits extra…

Oswit Canyon is a protected, public-access slice of Palm Springs that locals literally saved from bulldozers in 2020, so it hits extra sweet on a morning climb. Wide alluvial fan, rugged rock walls, and real wildlife... it's home to endangered bighorn sheep, bobcats, even mountain lions, so tread lightly.

From the Cathedral City newsletter, October 25, 2026

Andulka Park (opens in a new tab)

5201 Chicago Ave · Riverside

With 10 championship courts, including a stadium court and a state-of-the-art clay court, Andulka Park Tennis Center has room for…

With 10 championship courts, including a stadium court and a state-of-the-art clay court, Andulka Park Tennis Center has room for everything from a casual rally to a serious match.

From the Riverside newsletter, November 9, 2026

Frances Stevens Park (opens in a new tab)

500 N Palm Canyon Dr · Palm Springs

Four acres of calm with picnic tables and a fountain, Frances Stevens Park is perfect for a grab-and-go lunch or a quick reset between…

Four acres of calm with picnic tables and a fountain, Frances Stevens Park is perfect for a grab-and-go lunch or a quick reset between errands. Low-key, central, and reliably peaceful, it gives you that ahh moment without leaving the neighborhood.

From the Coachella Valley newsletter, October 30, 2026