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City of Palm Desert Ironwood Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 121 Google reviews · Running trail in Palm Desert, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from City of Palm Desert Ironwood Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
This 15-acre park features a playground, trails & walking paths, picnic pavilions & restrooms.
What runners say about City of Palm Desert Ironwood Park
“Clean restrooms and water fountain labeled as having filtered water.”
“Beautiful park, very immaculate, has children's swings and climbing structures, also picnic tables.”
“Clran restrooms, shaded grass areas for relaxing, nice playground and an open area for kids activities.”
“Amazing little park tucked in the quiet homes south of Haystack.”
“Concrete walks around park very clean and safe for he young and elderly dog walkers.”
Amazing little park tucked in the quiet homes south of Haystack. This park has changed/improved a great deal over time. It is now lightly fenced in. Has a very cool playground designed for 5-12 year old children. Large green space. Small parking lot out front, but done street parking as well!
We meet up with some friends at this park. It is a nice quiet park. I also did my oldest daughters senior pictures here a lovely scenic park. Only downside is the bathrooms don't have any soap. This is a odd thing to be missing especially in Palm Desert because the city is usually wonderful at the upkeep of each park.
My favorite little park. It has the usual playground equipment with some extra spinning things for torturing any parents dumb enough to allow their children to push them. The playground equipment is shaded, which is great all year around but essential in the summer.
Very clean and comfortable. Large area for children to play, with swings,slides and other useful and fun equipment for children. Green area well maintained, with maintenance crews seen very often emptying garbage cans washing down covered rest areas .
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful park, very immaculate, has children's swings and climbing structures, also picnic tables.”
“Clran restrooms, shaded grass areas for relaxing, nice playground and an open area for kids activities.”
“Nice 1/2 mile path through native landscaping, with plenty of dog waste pick up stations.”
“Has playground for the kids and a paved trail to walk or for the kids to ride their bikes or scooters.”
“Amazing little park tucked in the quiet homes south of Haystack.”
“Clran restrooms, shaded grass areas for relaxing, nice playground and an open area for kids activities.”
“Small parking lot out front, but done street parking as well!”
“Clean restrooms and water fountain labeled as having filtered water.”
Plan your run at City of Palm Desert Ironwood Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitepalmdesert.gov
- Phone(760) 776-6450
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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