Desert Recreation District

06/11/2026

Now is the time!

06/11/2026

Desert Recreation District recognizes your outstanding leadership
and dedication to the District's Gymnastics Program. The District's
Board of Directors congratulates the entire coaching team for
helping five District gymnasts earn First Place honors at the
Southern California State Championships. Thank you for your
commitment to excellence and for representing the District with
pride and distinction.

06/11/2026

Cathedral City Mayor Raymond Gregory and DRD's Jonathan Michals went on KESQ to highlight the Cathedral City Highschool pool. The huge Olympic sized pool is now open for swim lessons, fitness classes and open swim.

They also discussed our Splash Bash, which will happen tomorrow Friday, June 12th at Dennis Keat Soccer Park in Cathedral City. There will be games, water slides, and the Cathedral City Fire Department will be there to help cool everyone off. The event takes place from 10am-1pm, come by and let's kick on the Summer in style.😎💦💧

06/11/2026

The Cathedral City Parks & Community Events Commission has partnered with the Desert Recreation District to host free, hands-on art classes for youth ages 6 to 14 at the Cathedral City Library, providing local families […]

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

Your Summer Activity and Program Guide is just a scan away!

Looking for swim lessons, sports clinics, fitness classes, special events, and more?

The Desert Recreation District's Summer Activity and Program Guide is available online and ready whenever you are.

Most current program information.
Easy online registration.
Access from any device, anytime.
Programs for all ages.

Scan the QR code or visit: MyRecreationDistrict.com/activity-guides

06/10/2026

🎆 Family Fun for the Fourth! 🎆

Celebrate Independence Day with an afternoon of family fun on Wednesday, July 1, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Gymnastics & Performing Arts Center in Indio (formerly the Metro 8 Theater).

Bring the whole family and enjoy patriotic arts and crafts, exciting games, hands-on activities, and tasty snacks in a festive Fourth of July atmosphere!

Don't miss this fun-filled community celebration. Register online today at MyRecreationDistrict.com/Community-Events.

06/10/2026

💦☀️ Desert Recreation District is kicking off summer with a FREE Splash Bash in Cathedral City ☀️💦

Families are invited to head to Dennis Keat Soccer Park for a fun-filled morning packed with water activities, games, music, and cool treats.

🌊 4 giant water slides
💧 Water balloon activities
🎯 Interactive water games
🍿 Free popcorn & ice pops
🎶 Music and family-friendly entertainment

The event is shaping up to be one of the coolest ways to beat the desert heat, with the Cathedral City Library helping host interactive activities throughout the morning. Organizers have also invited the Cathedral City Fire Department to participate with a possible hose-down water spray experience for kids, and La Michoacana has been invited to provide refreshing paletas.

📅 Friday, June 12
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Dennis Keat Soccer Park
69400 30th Ave., Cathedral City

Grab the sunscreen, bring the family, and get ready to slide, splash, and play at this free community celebration of summer! 💦

06/09/2026

Sunline: Rides Reimagined Phase 2 Is Here!

Sun line took your feedback from Phase 1 and developed two service concepts. Now we need your help deciding the future of transit in the Coachella Valley!
Tell us which concept you prefer-visit us at a pop-up location or take the survey online. For more information on dates, locations, or the
survey, visit www.sunline.org/rides-reimagined.

Sunline:
¡Ya está aquí la Fase 2 de "Rides Reimagined"!

Sunline tomó en cuenta sus comentarios de la Fase 1 y desarrolló dos propuestas de servicio. ¡Ahora necesitamos su ayuda para decidir el futuro del transporte público en el Valle de Coachella! Díganos qué propuesta prefiere: visítenos en uno de nuestros puntos informativos o responda a la encuesta en línea.
Para más información sobre fechas, ubicaciones o la encuesta, visite www.sunline.org/rides-reimagined.

06/09/2026