Palm Desert’s Community Gardens are open to all residents and local business owners, whether you’re a first-time gardener or a seasoned pro. Our gardens offer a place to grow your own plants, share tips with neighbors, and enjoy the many benefits of gardening.

Palm Desert has six Community Gardens located throughout the city:

  • Guadalupe, Santa Rosa, San Nicholas, and Catalina
    • Located along the southwest side of San Pablo Avenue between Santa Rosa Way and Guadalupe Avenue.
    • Catalina will be closed for renovations during the fiscal year 2025–26 season. If the garden reopens early, priority will be given to those on the waiting list.
  • Freedom Park
    • 77400 Country Club Drive, inside Freedom Park
  • University Park
    • 74902 University Park Drive
Garden Plot Rentals

Garden plots can be rented for a flat fee of $50.00.

  • Season Dates: September - July 
  • Annual Maintenance Closure: August
  • Reservations Open: First Week of September 
  • Reservations are first-come, first-served
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