University Dog Park
Palm Desert · Palm Desert, CA
Yelp reviewers keep calling it clean, huge, and never crowded
About the park
University Dog Park is a free, public off-leash dog park in Palm Desert, with about 2.4 acres for dogs to run. Regulars come for the separate large and small dog sections, water fountain, and picnic pavilions.
There is no fee to visit. Yelp reviewers keep calling it clean, huge, and never crowded.
Plan your visit
Amenities & rules
What you'll find
- Separate large and small dog sections
- Water fountain
- Picnic pavilions
- Restrooms on site
Before you go
No paperwork or membership needed. Just show up during open hours with a leash for the walk in.
What dog owners in the community say
Community commentary from public reviews — not PetVet native ratings.
Yelp reviewers keep calling it clean, huge, and never crowded
- One of the bigger Palm Desert parks at 2.4 acres
- Reopened after a three week renovation in summer 2025, so the surface is among the newer ones in the valley
Quick facts
- CostFree
- Size2.4 acres
- Small-dog areaYes, separate
Hours
Sunrise to 11 PM, maintenance Mon, Wed, Fri 11 AM to 2 PM
Details last verified July 9, 2026. Parks change, so check the official site before a long drive.
Good to know
- Small parking lot with limited street parking nearby
Nearby care
Vets near University Dog Park
Even at parks with no vaccination checks, an up-to-date dog is a safer playmate. These nearby clinics can help.
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