It was -0.6ºC and sunny this morning. As we are at 1000 feet elevation it is much colder than is was in Bakersfield. We went for a long walk through the streets near the RV Park. Many residents had dogs fenced in so every one of them barked as we walked by.
We did the laundry in the morning. Later we drove to Palm Springs where it was warmer at 15ºC .
Palm Springs, California lies on the western edge of the Coachella Valley, within the Colorado Desert. Located approximately 110 miles southeast of Los Angeles and 140 miles northeast of San Diego, it's an easy two hour drive by freeway. The permanent year-round Palm Springs population is 45,000, and doubles during the winter season. To the east of Palm Springs, are several other desert cities including Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Desert Hot Springs, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, La Quinta, and Indio.
The first place we stopped was PalmSpings City Hall. The City of Palm Springs was incorporated in 1938 and is a charter city with a City Council/CityManager form of government. As its governing body, the Palm Springs City Council is comprised of five members, including a separately elected Mayor. The Council is elected citywide. Currently serving on City Council are Mayor Steve Pougnet, Mayor pro tem Chris Mills, Ginny Foat, Rick Hutcheson, and Paul Lewin. The City Council holds regular meetings on the first and third Wednesdays of the month beginning at 6 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way.
There was a special Fenced-in Dog Park there with two sections, one for small dogs and one for larger ones.The Palm Springs Dog Park consists of 1.6 acres of fenced-in rolling grass with fire hydrants, dual purpose canine/human drinking fountains, picnic tables and benches made from recycled materials, solar lighting and shade structures. Dogs run and play leash-free; park never closes. Separate play area for small dogs. Beautiful fence designed and built by artist Phill Evans; double-gated for safety.
There was a special Fenced-in Dog Park there with two sections, one for small dogs and one for larger ones.The Palm Springs Dog Park consists of 1.6 acres of fenced-in rolling grass with fire hydrants, dual purpose canine/human drinking fountains, picnic tables and benches made from recycled materials, solar lighting and shade structures. Dogs run and play leash-free; park never closes. Separate play area for small dogs. Beautiful fence designed and built by artist Phill Evans; double-gated for safety.
"SOD THE DOG PARK" DONATION OPPORTUNITY
Make a difference in your community. Volunteer to donate to “Sod the Dog Park.”
Every year in the spring it is necessary to plant new grass in the Dog Park. Although sod is more expensive than seeding, by using sod, downtime is minimized keeping the park open for our four-legged friends to enjoy.
The Palm Springs Community Fund was established to allow residents to give a tax-deductible donation to the City’s general fund or individual city programs. No gift is too small. Your contribution will be used for the sole purpose of sodding the Palm Springs Dog Park.
The Palm Springs Community Fund was established to allow residents to give a tax-deductible donation to the City’s general fund or individual city programs. No gift is too small. Your contribution will be used for the sole purpose of sodding the Palm Springs Dog Park.
You may donate any amount you wish. Please put “Sod the Dog Park” on the memo line of your check.
We then stopped at Sunrise Park and did a walk round it. Everything was so green and looked really nice.
It was a good place for more pictures.
Until next time don't forget "Discover It and Live It"
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