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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.

11/03/2026

Celebrate the season with delicious recipes that make it healthier! In partnership with Blue Zones Project Coachella, this free cooking demonstration will showcase nutritious holiday-inspired dishes that are full of flavor without sacrificing wellness. Learn simple ingredient swaps, healthy cooking tips, and festive recipes perfect for sharing with family and friends.

Events take place at the Bagdouma Community Center in Coachella.

November 1th 6:30-8:00pm
Fuel Your Trail: Healthy Hiking Snack Workshop

December 3rd 6:30-8:00pm
Holiday Flavors, Healthy Twists: Cooking Demo

Pre-registration is required, sign up here: MyRecreationDistrict.com/Health-Fitness

¡Celebra la temporada con deliciosas recetas que la hacen más saludable! En colaboración con Blue Zones Project Coachella, esta demostración de cocina gratuita presentará platos nutritivos inspirados en las festividades, llenos de sabor y sin sacrificar el bienestar. Aprende a realizar sustituciones sencillas de ingredientes, descubre consejos para cocinar de forma saludable y obtén recetas festivas ideales para compartir con familiares y amigos.

Los eventos tienen lugar en el Centro Comunitario Bagdouma, en Coachella.

12 de noviembre, 6:30 p. m. – 8:00 p. m.
Energía para tus caminatas: Taller de refrigerios saludables para senderismo

3 de diciembre, 6:30 p. m. – 8:00 p. m.
Sabores festivos con un toque saludable: Demostración de cocina

Es necesario inscribirse previamente; regístrate aquí: MyRecreationDistrict.com/Health-Fitness

11/03/2026

Ready Set Swim Jr. Coachella Valley sponsors a scholarship program for families!

Learn to swim for free at Fritz Burns pool in La Quinta. Swim lessons are for kids 6 months-5 years old. Lessons available Monday-Friday at 11am or Saturday at 10am & 11am.

Scan to QR code or go to the link below to register:

https://form.jotform.com/250835438182157

11/03/2026

Today is Election Day. Registered voters who live within the Desert Recreation District are eligible to vote on Measure P. Please follow all ballot return and voting-location instructions provided by the Riverside County Registrar of Voters.
For voting information, visit voteinfo.net
For Measure P information, visit MyRecreationDistrict.com/MeasureP
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Hoy es el día de las elecciones. Los votantes registrados que vivan dentro del Distrito Recreativo del Desierto tienen derecho a votar sobre la Medida P. Por favor, sigan todas las instrucciones sobre cómo entregar la boleta y los lugares de votación proporcionadas por la Oficina del Registrador de Votantes del Condado de Riverside.
Para obtener información sobre la votación, visiten voteinfo.net
Para obtener información sobre la Medida P, visiten MyRecreationDistrict.com/MeasureP

11/03/2026

Cone out to our Thermal Dia de Los Mu***os event. Going. On now!

11/03/2026

We will be having a free class demonstration for our Mat Pilates class in Coachella. Mat Pilates is a balanced full-body workout blending traditional pilates with a modern flow.

Mondays:
7:15 PM- 8:15PM
November 16, 2026
November 23, 2026

Thursday
6:00PM-7:00PM
November 19, 2026
December 3, 2026

Find out more and sign up here: MyRecreationDistrict.com/ Health-Fitness

Ofreceremos una clase de demostración gratuita de Pilates en colchoneta (Mat Pilates) en Coachella. El Pilates en colchoneta es un entrenamiento integral y equilibrado para todo el cuerpo que combina el Pilates tradicional con un enfoque dinámico y moderno.

Lunes:
19:15 – 20:15 h
16 de noviembre de 2026
23 de noviembre de 2026

Jueves:
18:00 – 19:00 h
19 de noviembre de 2026
3 de diciembre de 2026
Obtén más información e inscríbete aquí:
MyRecreationDistrict.com/Health-Fitness

11/02/2026

UPDATE: We have reached our first group of 150. All future applications will be put on a waitlist.

🧸🪀 Our CHIPS for Kids toy giveaway is coming up on Saturday, December 19th at our Gymnastics and Performing Arts Center. We are collaborating with the California Highway Patrol to provide toys for the holidays. 🧸🪀

Scan to QR code to register and see flyer for additional information. Limited to the first 150 families to complete the registration form.

11/02/2026

🍕🖌️Our Teen paint & Pizza Jam is coming up on Friday, November 13 at our Indio Community Center. Enjoy a fun night where teens enjoy painting and end the evening with PIZZA! 🍕🖌️

Sign up here: MyRecreationDistrict.com/Community-Events

11/02/2026

You are invited to our 4th Annual Senior Friendsgiving Event at our Thousand Palms Community Center on Friday November 2oth.

🦃🎵🕺🏼💃🏼This delicious event features food, music, raffles, and dancing.

🎁Please bring an unwrapped toy for our annual Christmas toy drive.
🦃Traditional Thanksgiving lunch will be served for the first 150 people.
🆓First come, first served. No registration is required. Must be ages 50 and over to participate.

Contact Ana or Regina for more information: (760) 343-3595

11/02/2026

Tomorrow, voters within the Desert Recreation District will have the opportunity to consider Measure P. Make a plan to vote and review official Measure P information before casting your ballot.
Measure P facts: MyRecreationDistrict.com/MeasureP
Voting information: voteinfo.net
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Mañana, los votantes del Distrito Recreativo del Desierto tendrán la oportunidad de considerar la Medida P. Planifica tu participación en la votación y revisa la información oficial sobre la Medida P antes de entregar tu boleta.
Datos sobre la Medida P: MyRecreationDistrict.com/MeasureP
Información sobre la votación: voteinfo.net

11/01/2026

Before your morning walk begins, Desert Recreation District team members have already inspected playgrounds, prepared sports fields, cared for landscaping, and helped ensure parks are clean, safe, and ready to welcome you.

We joined Mark "Aaron" Rios, our Supervising Park Attendant in Palm Desert, on a recent morning, as he made the rounds taking care of beautiful Civic Center park. That's DRD.

Address

45-305 Oasis Street
Indio, CA
92201

Telephone

+17603473484

Website

http://MyRecreationDistrict.com/

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