Desert Rec District

The Desert Recreation District is a Special Government Agency operating in the Coachella Valley focused on Parks and Recreation.

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Coachella Valley Horse Rescue has a couple great opportunities to help rescue, rehabilitate and re-home horses in need! The 2nd Annual “Raising Hay” Fundraiser on Saturday, November 16, 2024 and the Horsinalities™ 101 Youth Camp, October 26 – 27, 2024. Let’s Save a Horse Today!

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Check out the Movies in the Park that we have coming up in Coachella. Now that the weather is getting nicer, come out on Fridays to watch a movie with us!
Screenings begin at 7:30pm.
Find out more here: https://t.co/v54xgP5ne9

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Our Ballroom, Swing & Salsa class at La Quinta Community Center provides Instruction in basics and dance patterns will be taught in classic Swing &Salsa, plus an introduction to the Fox Trot. Singles and couples are welcome.
Sign up here:
https://t.co/qeu7vsqClx

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Registration for Soccer and Volleyball for our Palm Desert International Sports Festival opens September 9th. Now is the time to gather your team for this competition.
Signups will be active here beginning 9/9/24, go here to sign up:
https://t.co/TAFMxkR0sS

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We have Lotería Night tonight (9/6) at our Indio Community Center from 6-7:30pm. To sign up, go here https://t.co/Yl9hRdCGrX

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Our Ballroom Swing and Salsa classes happen on Wednesdays (7:30- 8:30 p.m.) at Palm Desert Civic Center Park. Learn the energetic moves of ballroom, swing, and the rhythms of salsa in this dynamic dance fusion class! Open to singles and couples. Sign up: https://t.co/qeu7vsqClx

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We have Line Dancing at the Palm Desert Civic Center Park Outdoor Amphitheater. No previous experience necessary, this class is perfect for all skill levels. Learn classic line dances from Professional Ballroom & Western Dance Instructor. Sign up: https://t.co/qeu7vsqClx

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DRD facilites will be closed for Labor Day (9/2),
The Golf Center at Palm Desert will remain open.
Bagdouma Pool, Pawley Pool and Mecca Pool will be open regular hours. Then they will close for the season. Fritz Burns pool will remain open year-round.

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Our Youth Football Classes take place at Miles Avenue Park in Indio. This program teaches football drills and speed agility skills

This session is going to be non-contact drills to focus on your individual skills
Sign up here: https://t.co/dp8zwURIPV

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We have Youth Soccer Classes at our Indio Community Center on Tuesdays and Thursday. There are two age groups, ages 4-6 years old and ages 6-10 years old. To sign up, go here: https://t.co/dp8zwURIPV

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We have a Fall Flag Rugby clinic beginning on 9/28. Come learn how rugby is played in non-contact sessions for K-8th Graders. This is for new or experience players.

This activity takes place at Xavier College Preparatory High School. Sign up:
https://t.co/dp8zwURIPV

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We have East Valley Karate classes in Mecca, Thermal and Coachella. This class focuses on a combination of traditional martial arts philosophies and strategies. This program is also about gaining self-esteem, discipline, and sportsmanship skills. https://t.co/ixrGs6qqwO

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We have Youth Pickleball Classes on Saturdays at Miles Park in Indio. Learn the fundamentals on this fast-paced sport and enjoy a good workout doing so.

To sign up, go here: https://t.co/dp8zwURIPV

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Tiny Desert Hoopers, at our Indio Community Center on Wednesdays, gives young athletes (ages 3-5 years old) a chance to try their hand at basketball. Learn the basics of the sport in supportive environment and have fun making new friends. Sign up:
https://t.co/dp8zwURIPV

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Sign up our Pickleball Tournament, this 3-day international pickleball tournament is open to all ages and skill levels.
Fees:
Aug 26th- Sept 21st: $80
Sept 22nd - Dec. 20th: $90
Dec 21st -Jan. 15th: $100
Register by scanning the QR code, by visiting
https://t.co/4A98Rgh4DI

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Update: Event is full

We are maxed out on signups for this event, but we are taking a wait list at the Indio Community Center for any potential new spots and working on the next available date to run this program again for those who missed this time around.

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Update: Event is full

We are maxed out on sign ups for this event, but we are taking a wait list at the Indio Community Center for any potential new spots and working on the next available date to run this program again for those who missed this time around.

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Our free Basketball Skills Camp is coming Saturday 9/28 at our Indio Community Center. Presented by Hardwood Heroes, this event will feature NBA Basketball Legend Henry Bibby. This is a great opportunity to enhance your knowledge of basketball. Sign up https://t.co/dp8zwURIPV

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Our Summer Bake class is coming up on August 17th at our Thousand Palms Community Center. We will be making delicious summer theme cupcakes in this class. This is for ages 5-16 years old and is taught by a professional cupcake artist. Sign up at: https://t.co/9IaxyOlO2Q

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Have you always wanted to know how to dance Swing or Salsa? This upbeat beginner Ballroom class is a great start to learn these very popular dances. Singles and couples are welcome.

Sign up here: https://t.co/qeu7vsqClx