Sunrise Park is turning 50 / City Park Events

Sunrise Park is turning 50, and the City of Palm Springs is celebrating all year long with

community events, family activities, and a special anniversary celebration in December.

Since opening in 1976, the 38-acre park along Sunrise Way has become one of Palm Springs’ most beloved gathering places. As the City’s second-largest park, Sunrise Park has welcomed generations of families for picnics, sports, recreation programs, and community celebrations.

To celebrate the milestone, Palm Springs Department of Parks & Recreation will host “50 Years of Sunrise a Year of Play” events throughout 2026, bringing the community together across parks citywide.

December 12 – Shine On: 50 Years of Sunrise Anniversary Celebration at Sunrise Park

March 20 – Rec Unplugged: Kite Making at Sunrise Park

April 3 – Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Desert Highland Park

April 18 – Wellness Morning in the Park at Wellness Park

May 6 – Rock the Park: Listen to the Music (Doobie Brothers Tribute) at Downtown Park

May 16 – Kids to Parks Day at Ruth Hardy Park

June 27 – Dive-In Movie Night featuring Shark Tale at the Swim Center

July 4 – Independence Day Pool Party, Fireworks, and Concert in the Park at Sunrise Park

July 23 – Parks & Recreation Month celebration at VillageFest

August 8 – Back to School Bash at Baristo Park

September 11 – Sunset on the Range at Tahquitz Creek Golf Course

October 3 – Dog Paw-ty at David H. Ready Dog Park

November 1 – Día de los Muertos celebration at Demuth Community Center

December 4 – Tree Lighting Ceremony at Frances Stevens Park

December 5 – Festival of Lights Parade in Downtown Palm Springs