Location: La Quinta
Top Things to do in La Quinta
6 Nature & Parks in La Quinta That You Shouldn't Miss
Leading golf destination La Quinta basks in the Coachella Valley, southeast of Palm Springs. Nearly 24,000 people live in the "Gem of the Desert." The city offers a quaint shopping village, an excellent base for exploring the Salton Sea or biking Bear Creek Trail, and, of course, superb golfing. Legendary La Quinta Resort, where Frank Capra wrote Lost Horizon, has lured celebrities since opening in 1926, while municipal SilverRock offers outstanding golfing at the hem of the Santa Rosa Mountains.
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1. Civic Center Campus
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By on_the_go_98765
This park is 17.5 acres of natural beauty with not a swing set or basketball court in sight. This is a park for pensive reflection and enjoyment of the public art on display. Most notably in the center of the park is a small lake or pond with a high-spewing water feature and many ducks ready for whatever treat they are able to snare. Paths weave through the grassy park past the gleaming white gazebo and little foot bridge over the water; it reminded us of something we'd expect to see in an English garden. The setting is ideal. Mature trees shade families sitting on the undulating hills of grass. Along the pathway is a fantastic piece of sculpture incorporating a piece of the steel girder from the 9/11 attack on the Twin Towers. The steel is placed between two more substantial supports and it is something you can reach out and connect with on a more personal and physical level. The twists and turns of the supports convey the impression of the magnitude of the calamity that day. Other steel pieces on display are inscribed with the names of those that served. La Quinta is remembering their military through these powerful pieces. More light-hearted sculptures include a lollipop tree, a shield and large white club (or so it seemed to us), inlaid mosaic path designs, and little surprises along the way. The park is situated between the City Hall and the Library and is very near La Quinta Old Town. What a special jewel of a park.
2. Fred Wolff Bear Creek Nature Preserve
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By robbygc - Toronto, Canada
We loved the hike at the Fred Wolff Bear Creek Nature Preserve. It was for free. We saw bushes, palm trees, mpitains and lots of hiking. I like that. We even saw runroaders. It was worthwhile for the hike to enjoy the desert. A must see!
3. La Quinta Civic Center Park
4. Fritz Burns Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By robbygc - Toronto, Canada
There is a lot of attraction in this park. They play tennis,a swimming pool, There is also a dog park. Wow! There are shelters from the sun. There are a lot of palm trees. They have some red flowers and purple flowers. We have a beautiful view on the mountains.
5. La Quinta Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By robbygc - Toronto, Canada
I liked the La Quinta Community Park. I had not seen so many palm trees. There were mountains, very attractive! I saw people playing football and there was baseball as well. There is parking. There is shelters. The playground is great for children. They love it! A must see! Fun with sports and attractive mountains
6. Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 69 reviews
Reviewed By 971ginaa - Dallas, United States
Camped in a 35” motorhome. We are self-contained so cannot comment on restrooms/shower facilities. Most sites are water and electric only sites. Dump station on site. Site #60. We love this campground – will return. Pros – - Wonderful views of the mountains and lake. - Friendly staff and camp host - Fairly convenient to Sulton Sea and Indio Cons – - Fairly to very windy most of the time. - Quiet except for the shooting range across the lake.
