Pickleball Courts in Palm Springs: Demuth Is Closed
Quick Answer: The pickleball courts at Demuth Park are closed for construction and have been since September 2025. While they are closed, 12 temporary courts are available near College of the Desert’s South Hermosa Drive satellite campus, off East Baristo Road. Check before you travel.
Palm Springs is a desert resort town where pickleball is a genuine part of the local culture. Right now the public version of it has moved, and turning up at Demuth expecting a game will not work.
What happened at Demuth Park?
The city closed the 12 existing pickleball courts at Demuth Park, 4365 Mesquite Avenue, in September 2025 to rebuild the facility.
The replacement is substantially larger: 22 new courts plus one tournament court, which the city has described as making Demuth a premier pickleball destination. Construction has been running from October 2025 through August 2026.
Lighting installation was completed in March 2026, with energising planned for mid to late August. The city’s stated completion is expected by mid to late August, pending electrical equipment delivery.
That last clause matters. A completion date tied to equipment delivery is a date that can move, so treat it as a window rather than a promise and confirm with the city before making the trip.
Where can you actually play right now?
Twelve temporary courts, provided through a partnership with College of the Desert.
They sit near the college’s South Hermosa Drive satellite campus, close to East Baristo Road. That is the public answer in Palm Springs while Demuth is a building site, and it is the address worth putting in a navigation app rather than the park.
What was Demuth before, and what is coming back?
Before the closure it was 12 free dedicated concrete courts with lights. The city describes the facility as a free health and wellness recreational amenity for the community, and that framing is expected to carry over.
- Before. 12 dedicated courts, lit, free to play.
- Closed. September 2025, for construction running October 2025 to August 2026.
- Coming. 22 new courts plus one tournament court.
- Lighting. Installed March 2026, energising planned mid to late August.
- Meanwhile. 12 temporary courts near College of the Desert, South Hermosa Drive.
The surface and the access rules for the new facility have not been published, so this page will not describe them until they are.
How do you handle the summer here?
Seriously, and this part has not changed. Palm Springs summers are among the most extreme in the country, and outdoor hard court surfaces in July and August are genuinely dangerous in the middle of the day.
Local outdoor play in summer happens at dawn or after dark. Hydration matters more here than the temperature suggests, because dry desert air evaporates sweat before you notice how much you are losing. Our guide to recovering after playing covers what actually helps.
What about the rest of the Coachella Valley?
The wider valley has substantial pickleball capacity, though much of it is resort or club access rather than free public play.
That is what made Demuth valuable, and it is why the temporary courts matter while the rebuild finishes. Our guide to finding public pickleball courts covers checking a venue’s status before you travel, which is exactly the habit this situation calls for.
What should you bring?
- Far more water than you think. Desert dry heat hides sweat losses.
- Sun protection year round. Winter sun here is stronger than it feels.
- Outdoor balls and a spare. Extreme heat shortens ball life.
- Durable outsoles. Desert grit is abrasive on soft soles.
- A confirmed location. Check the city page before driving to Demuth.
Frequently asked questions
Are the Demuth Park pickleball courts open? No. They closed in September 2025 for construction and have not reopened.
When will Demuth reopen? The city expects completion by mid to late August 2026, pending electrical equipment delivery. Confirm with the city rather than assuming the date holds.
Where can I play while Demuth is closed? Twelve temporary courts near College of the Desert’s South Hermosa Drive satellite campus, off East Baristo Road.
How many courts will Demuth have? 22 new courts plus one tournament court, replacing the 12 that closed.
Where is Demuth Park? 4365 Mesquite Avenue, Palm Springs. The pickleball courts there are closed for construction.
Was Demuth free? Yes. The city describes it as a free health and wellness recreational amenity for the community.
Will the new courts be free? Access rules for the rebuilt facility have not been published. Check the city page once it reopens.
Are there other public courts nearby? The wider Coachella Valley has substantial capacity, though much of it is resort or club access rather than free public.
The rebuild will make Palm Springs one of the better public pickleball cities in the region. Until it opens, the temporary courts near College of the Desert are the answer. For clubs, resorts and facilities across the valley, browse our public pickleball courts directory.
Written by the Pickler Junction Team.
