Press Releases

See the information we send to media outlets and the public regarding a variety of topics from special achievements, community news and developments, notable events and more!

October 14, 2022

Luis Espinoza joins Desert Recreation District Board of Directors

Desert Recreation District (DRD) is pleased to announce the selection of Luis Espinoza to serve as the Director representing Division 3, a section of…

The image promotes the 21st Annual Palm Desert Senior Games & International Sports Festival from January 30 to February 5, 2023.

October 7, 2022

Registration for the 2023 Palm Desert Sr. Games & Int’l Sports Festival Open!

A smiling boy is playing in a pool, with water splashing around him on a sunny day.

April 14, 2022

Operation Splash – Scholarships for Free Children’s Swim Lesson

Thanks to continued funding from the Kaiser Permanente Foundation’s HEAL (Healthy Eating Active Living) program, Desert Recreation District is again…

The image promotes the 21st Annual Palm Desert Senior Games, scheduled for Feb 1-6, 2022, featuring various sports competitions.

January 12, 2022

2022 Palm Desert Senior Games cancelled due to rise in COVID-19 cases

The 2022 Palm Desert Senior Games & International Sports Festival (the Games) hosted by Desert Recreation District and the City of Palm Desert, which…