Water Play
If you live in, or visit the Coachella Valley regularly, you know families survive 9 months out of the year by finding water, but sometimes it can be hard to know which places are family friendly, which places are budget friendly, and which hotel/resort pools you can take advantage of, luckily it’s all here for you!
Whether your looking for a quick splash in the water or a full day of play (and hopefully some relaxing), on a tight budget or with some vacation money to burn, this list has it all! If you know where you want to find water play click on the city name below, or scroll the list to find your next water play adventure!
I do my best to keep this list updated, but occasionally water play areas will be out of service due to maintenance issues, or closed for special events, please check with the venue or city to verify before heading out.
If you’re looking for more ideas for family friendly events and activities check out the Outdoor Adventures and Indoor Experiences pages or subscribe to the Calendar of Events.
Cathedral City
Panorama Park Spray Turtles - FREE
28905 Avenida Maravilla
Cathedral City, CA 92234
Small, enclosed water play area with spray turtles.
Ocotillo Park Splash Pad - FREE
33300 Moreno Rd.
Cathedral City, CA 92234
Open splash pad area with in-ground spray jets.
Cathedral City High School Pool - $
69-250 Dinah Shore Dr.
Cathedral City, CA 92234
Swim lessons, open swim, water aerobics, & lap swim.
Coachella
Bagdouma Park Splash Pad - FREE
51-723 Douma St.
Coachella, CA 92236
Open area splash pad with above ground spray features and in-ground jets.
Open May 22nd through October 30th.
Dateland Park Splash Pad - FREE
51805 Shady Ln.
Coachella, CA 92236
Open area splash pad with above ground spray features and in-ground jets.
Open May 22nd through October 30th.
Rancho De Oro Park Splash Pad - FREE
84-600 Avenue 50
Coachella, CA 92236
Open area splash pad with above ground spray features and in-ground jets.
Open May 22nd through October 30th.
Bagdouma Community Pool - $
84-599 Avenue 52
Coachella, CA 92236
Swim lessons, open swim, toddler pool, 2 slides, lap swim.
Desert Hot Springs
John H. Furbee Aquatics Center - $
11750 Cholla Dr.
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
Lap swimming, recreational swim, classes, and swim lessons.
Open May 23, 2026 through August 29, 2026.
Desert Hot Springs Spa Hotel - $$
10805 Palm Dr.
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
Day passes available for their eight natural hot mineral pools, poolside dining, & live music on weekends.
Sam’s Family Spa - $$
70875 Dillon Rd.
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92241
Purchase a day pass to have access to all community amenities including four naturally heated mineral pools, swimming & wading pools.
Indian Wells
Grand Hyatt Indian Wells - $$-$$$
44600 Indian Wells Ln.
Indian Wells, CA 92210
8 pools, 2 whirlpools, lazy river, waterslides, splash pad, outdoor game area, food & drinks available for purchase.
Day passes available through Resort Pass.
Renaissance Esmeralda - $$-$$$
44400 Indian Wells Ln.
Indian Wells, CA 92210
Resort pool, sandy beach area, lawn games, food & drinks available for purchase.
Day passes available through Resort Pass.
Indio
Dominguez Park Splash Pad - FREE
81967 Crown Way
Indio, CA 92201
North Jackson Park Splash Pad - FREE
43200 Towne St.
Indio, CA 92201
South Jackson Park Splash Pad - FREE
46480 Jackson St.
Indio, CA 92201
Yucca Park Splash Pad - FREE
43605 Yucca St.
Indio, CA 92201
Pawley Pool Family Aquatic Complex - $
46-350 Jackson St.
Indio, CA 92201
Open year round, swim lessons, open swim, large pool, two 9 foot slides, toddler wading pool, splash pad, child frog slide.
La Quinta
La Quinta Park Splash Pad - FREE
Corner of Blackhawk Way & Adams St.
La Quinta, CA 92253
Open area splash pad with above ground spray features, dumping buckets, and in-ground jets.
Open April-October.
Fritz Burns Pool - $
51855 Avenida Bermudas
La Quinta, CA 92253
This recently renovated pool offers swim lessons, open swim, lap swim & a new water play area!
Lake Cahuilla Regional Park Pool - $
58075 Jefferson St.
La Quinta, CA 92253
Must pay day use fee to enter Cahuilla Veterans Regional Park plus pool admission.
Palm Desert
Palm Desert Aquatic Center - $
73751 Magnesia Falls Dr.
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Swim lessons, lap swimming, recreational pool, zero depth pool, splash playground, water slides, diving boards, rock climbing wall, rope swing, water obstacle course. Food & drinks available for purchase.
Lap swimming open year round, recreational swimming May-August.
Oasis Splash Pad @ The Living Desert - $$-$$$
47900 Portola Ave.
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Open year round, large, enclosed splash pad with several interactive fountains and a small water slide. Splash pad access included with park admission.
JW Marriott Desert Springs - $$-$$$
74-855 Country Club Dr.
Palm Desert, CA 92260
3 outdoor pools (seasonally heated/chilled), hot tubs, seasonal live DJ, food & drinks available for purchase.
Day passes available through Resort Pass.
Palm Springs
Downtown Park Water Feature - FREE
Museum Way & Belardo Rd.
Palm Springs, CA 92262
In ground spray jets, perfect for splashing around and cooling off while exploring downtown Palm Springs!
Palm Springs Swim Center - $
405 S. Pavilion Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Open year round, lap swimming, aquatic fitness classes, open swim for all ages. Youth 4-12 swim free!
FREE for youth 4-12. Cost-saving Pool Pass available (annual membership fee required for non-residents to purchase the Pool Pass).
*FFCV Tips - Follow the @palmspringsparksandrec Instagram account to see when they have their obstacle course out during free swim!
Palm Springs Surf Club - $$$
1500 S Gene Autry Tr.
Palm Springs, CA 92264
Surf sessions, water slides, lazy river, cabana & daybed rentals, food & drink.
Day passes or season passes available.
*FFCV Tip - Local’s discount available on season passes!
Riviera Resort and Spa - $$$
1600 North Indian Canyon Dr.
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Heated pool, kids pool, loungers, cabana rentals. Food & drink options from onsite restaurants.
Day passes available through Resort Pass.
Rancho Mirage
Omni Rancho Las Palmas - $$$
41000 Bob Hope Dr.
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Family friendly pool, lazy river, two 100-foot water slides, play zones with fountains and sprinklers, sandy beach, food and drinks available for purchase.
Day passes available through Resort Pass.
The Westin Rancho Mirage - $$-$$$
71333 Dinah Shore Dr.
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Two 125 ft. dual waterslides, pool, food & drinks available for purchase.
Day passes available through Resort Pass.
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