Every day is Fun Day in Indio!
Known as the "City of Festivals," Indio is a year-round magnet for people from all over the country who come to celebrate numerous festivals and special events, such as the National Date Festival, International Tamale Festival and popular Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and Stagecoach, to name just a few of the biggest draws. The city itself is proud of its cultural and ethnic diversity, offering first-class amenities for all. With exceptional growth potential, Indio is a great place to raise your kids and work. The District's Indio Community Center and Park and Pawley Pool Family Aquatic Complex are focused on providing fun and healthy activities for entire families. The Center is a hub for major recreation programs that draw residents from the entire Coachella Valley, such as our respected District Gymnastics Academy. Join the fun! Click here to view the latest version of DRD's Activity Guide for your community.
To contact your Indio DRD Community Services Coordinator, please call (760) 347-3484.
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Fun Zone Rentals
Plan your next social or business meeting or gathering at the Center. It's close by, affordable and flexible for many types of events.
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Tot Programs
Your children are eager to learn about the world and themselves. DRD's activities for tots help them grow emotionally and physically, surrounded by caring instructors who emphasize fun and learning in very visual and hands-on ways. One thing is certain: they'll never be bored!
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Camp & After School
When school is out, the fun is on! There is no need to sit around the house trying to keep busy. Join in the fun in one of our After School and Camp programs. After School programs provide a safe, fun and social environment for students to play games, work on art projects, get exercise through physical activities and even do homework! When on break from school, our unique camps offer kids exciting adventures, education, explorations and sports. Out of school? The fun is on!
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Dance
Ballet, Tap and all that jazz keep kids active and expressing their inner dance divas. Even first-time dancers as young as three can learn graceful techniques and movements to music that act as a foundation for future dance classes.
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ART & Music
From the tiniest of fingers to teens who want to learn to read music and play Lady Gaga on keyboard, we aim to keep it fun!
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Health & Fitness
Ready to break a sweat or melt off pounds? Join the hottest trend in fitness with sizzling hot Zumba and Salsaerobics for active adults. Lace up your athletics shoes and get ready to make working out fun!
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Martial Arts
Share the intensity of a sport that dates back thousands of years, with life lessons that ring true today. Children will learn self-discipline, physical and mental conditioning, sportsmanship, self-defense, integrity and world-class competitive skills.
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Gymnastics
Is your child dreaming about being a future Gabby Douglas? It's never too early to begin! Channel that excitement into The Desert Recreation District's comprehensive and highly acclaimed District Gymnastics Academy. Boys and girls, from toddlers on up, can progress through the various skill levels, beginning to Olympic-event apparatus. Junior- and Senior-level teams compete at gymnastics meets throughout the year. Private lessons are also available.
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Community Events
The Coachella Valley is a community of diversity, heritage and tradition. The Desert Recreation District celebrates and honors all that is unique and special about our area by sponsoring community events throughout the year. DRD helps make family time meaningful and fun.
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Sports
Get your game on! Learn new sports, join a league, perfect your skills and have fun! The District offers a full range of team and individual sports throughout the year. Our diverse sports activities are a great way to stay active, make new friends and focus on fun. Everyone wins!
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Swim & Water Activities
We have it all here in the Coachella Valley: warm, sunny weather, fabulous DRD Aquatics facilities and extensive swimming and water activities to help you and your family stay active while having fun. Classes are for all ages, infants on up. Everyone in the pool!
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Golf
Golf is the unofficial "sport" of the Coachella Valley. It is enjoyed by all, young and old, single digit or duffer. The District helps make golf accessible and fun for everyone.
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Indio Activities
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Indio Community Center, Gymnasium & Park
45-871 Clinton Street
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 347-4263
Hours: M-F 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Sat 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Rentals: Desert Recreation District, (760) 347-4263 or Rent Online.
The Indio Community Center is the hub for all things fun, from sports to music and dance! We’re always adding new activities, so visit often to see what’s coming up. And don’t forget -- the Center’s the perfect place to rent for special celebrations and events.
Get your annual DRD Get Fit Pass today! It gives you free access to our fitness facilities in Indio, La Quinta, Palm Desert and North Shore. Indio Residents pay only $25 per year!
The Indio Community Center held a Grand Re-Opening on Friday, June 27, 2014 to celebrate the completion of its renovation. The newly re-done Community Center boasts a brand-new, open lobby, state-of-the art Board Room that doubles as a dance studio, new paint and new flooring. In addition, guests can now enjoy the technological advantage of working out with Matrix Equipment and Fitness On Demand.
Community Center
- High School regulation basketball court
- Indoor walking track
- Volleyball court
- Children’s playground
- Weight room
- Locker rooms
- 2 racquetball courts
- District Gymnastics Academy
- Tiny Tot room
- Meeting Space
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Community Center Meeting Space
Meet near home! No need to travel far for your next meeting or get-together.
- 1 large multi-purpose room with tables and chairs available
- Fully-equipped kitchen
- Outdoor Patio
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The District Gymnastics Academy
The District Gymnastics Academy is your source for active fun! Our award winning Academy is chaulked full of fun equipment and is available for parties!
For more information about holding your next event at The District Gymnastics Academy, call (760) 238-9459 or click here to email a Staff member!
Park
The Indio Community Center Park is a great place to watch the kids swing and slide or picnic with the family.
- Playground
- Walking path & benches
- Large grassy area for play
- Water fountains
Pawley Pool Family Aquatic Complex
46-350 Jackson Street
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 342-5665
Please call 760-347-3484 for pool hours if there is no answer at the number above
Everybody in the pool! Get your fun on with family swim time, lessons for all ages, Splash Parties and cool water features. Pawley Pool Family Aquatic Complex is home to:
- 3,750 sq. ft. pool
- Wading pool for little swimmers
- 1 Splash pad
- 2 - 9 foot drop slides
- 1 child frog slide
Admission for Open Swim to Pawley Pool is $4 for Adults and $3 for Children.
For information about swim lessons, or to rent Pawley Pool for a Splash Party, call (760) 342-5665 or click here to learn more!
Parks
Parks are open 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Pack a picnic basket, grab a Frisbee and lace up your sneakers. Indio's parks are a great place to enjoy the sunshine and beauty of the desert.
DRD Parks
Indio Community Center & Park
45-871 Clinton Street
Indio, CA 92201 (Next to Indio Community Center)
Desert Regional Park
Avenue 40 & Monroe Street
Indio, CA 92201
City of Indio Parks
The City of Indio actively promotes a healthy lifestyle for all ages. Residents and visitors can go play on Indio's many athletic fields, swim, golf and picnic at its well-groomed parks. For information call (760) 391-4175 or click here for more information.
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