Welcome to the Parks & Recreation Department

Hello and welcome to the City of Palm Springs Parks & Recreation Department webpage which serves as a resource for the community to keep up-to-date with our activities. Our Department is composed of diverse and knowledgeable professional staff who work daily to provide welcoming and safe spaces for our residents and visitors. We strive to provide a variety of inclusive and affordable recreation and leisure activities, programs, special events, and eco-friendly public parks. We aspire to unify our youth and young-at-heart communities with open arms and open hearts. We endeavor to create and maintain continued partnerships with our schools, local organizations, and community stakeholders. Our unrivaled programs create an environment that lives up to the City’s motto “like no place else.” 

Teresa Gallavan
Assistant City Manager

parksandrec@palmspringsca.gov