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Palm Springs to begin Demuth Park overhaul; dog parks to close during construction
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City staff told the Parks and Recreation Commission that Demuth Park construction will begin the week of March 2, with restroom, parking and turf work planned and dog parks closed for most of the project; staff gave a target completion window of fall 2026.
The Palm Springs Parks and Recreation Department told commissioners on Feb. 23 that the city council has approved moving forward with the Demuth Park development project and that construction is scheduled to begin the week of March 2.
Department staff said the scope includes improvements to the small and large dog parks, a new restroom building near the soccer field, ADA access, expansion and paving of the parking lot off Mesquite, installation of perimeter netting along Field 7, and turf conversions and field improvements for youth-league sports. “The large and small dog parks at Demuth will close on Monday,” the director said during the department report. Project manager John Brickley later noted the project’s Notice to Proceed is expected to issue soon and that the work is being scheduled over roughly 160 working days, with a target completion timeframe in October 2026.
Staff characterized the construction as a fast-moving job that will cause significant disruption to park operations while crews are on site. Brickley said some elements (play structure, shade, safety surfacing, lighting and signage) require separate vendor agreements that are near final. He said the lighting installation at Desert Highland Park will be used as a pilot before retrofitting other playgrounds citywide.
Commissioners and staff also discussed operational details, including temporary parking changes and field configuration during construction, and staff cautioned residents to expect closures and limited access while work is underway.
The commission did not take further action on the Demuth project at the meeting; staff said they expect the contract and schedule updates to return to the commission or city council as required.
