The 4 Most Walkable Palm Springs Neighborhoods [Updated for 2020]

In a place like Palm Springs where more than 90 of days are sunny, it makes sense that residents want to take advantage of the superb weather and exchange their car keys for their sneakers and walk to wherever their weekly errands take them. However, depending on where a neighborhood is, that's not always feasible. If you're in the market for a walkable Palm Springs home, consider these Palm Springs neighborhoods. Ruth Hardy Park When it comes to centrally located Palm Springs neighborhoods, it's hard to beat the affluent community of Ruth Hardy Park.  Downtown is less than a mile away, and most can make the walk in about fifteen minutes. As such, residents will find that a fun night out on the town is never more than a short walk from their home. Along the way, you'll likely pass Ruth Hardy Park where you'll find tennis, volleyball, and basketball courts alongside picnic tables, playground structures, and places where you can barbecue. This recreation space is a popular destination for members of the community. This neighborhood is especially appealing to families with children. Parents will find that the Katherine Finchy Elementary School is located on the western border of this town, which means most families in the neighborhood are only ten minutes or less from their school. As the kids grow up, they'll find that the Raymond Cree Middle School is also within this neighborhood, which means they can still enjoy a safe walk to school. Ruth Hardy Park is also popular amongst those who work in the medical profession. The Desert Regional Medical Center employs hundreds of Palm Springs residents and has been offering patients excellent care since 1948. Many residents who live in Ruth Hardy Park and work at the hospital can walk to work year round. View the Latest Ruth Hardy Park Real Estate Listings El Mirador The neighborhood of El Mirador lies adjacent to Ruth Hardy Park. As such, it enjoys all of the same conveniences of Ruth Hardy Park including access to: Ruth Hardy Park Desert Regional Medical Center Katherine Finchy Elementary School Raymond Cree Middle School Downtown Palm Springs Having that said, El Mirador is approximately one-third the size of Ruth Hardy Park, and real estate is that much more desirable. It's not uncommon for El Mirador real estate to sell for well above a million dollars. These luxury estates vary widely when it comes to construction dates, design styles, and the size of the floorplans. Explore Spanish-inspired homes, old world beauties, vintage bungalows, and trendy apartments. This Palm Springs neighborhood has it all whether you're looking for employment, fine dining, excellent shopping, or quality education opportunities. View the Latest El Mirador Real Estate Listings Old Las Palmas Old Las Palmas has long been hailed as the vacation destination of the stars. From Katherine Hepburn to Leonardo DiCaprio, Hollywood's members have been enjoying all this ultra-luxurious community has to offer. This Palm Springs neighborhood is one of the most prestigious in the city, and home buyers will find numerous multi-million dollar estates in this area. In addition to incredibly beautiful homes, this neighborhood is less than a block from the Downtown core and also offers its residents easy access to hiking trails in the San Jacinto Mountains. As such, there are plenty of places worth exploring near this neighborhood. From the humming Downtown heart of the city to the wealth of trails that crisscross the picturesque desert, walkers and hikers will enjoy this community. View the Latest Old Las Palmas Real Estate Listings Tahquitz River Estates Tahquitz River Estates is not only home to some of Palm Spring's most unique properties, it was also the site of one of the city's most ambitious building project. When famed designer Paul Trousdale wanted to build along the shores of the Tahquitz River, the first problem he was faced with was the fact that the river was notoriously bad for flooding. In order to build his development, his crew had to dig a 200-foot gully to funnel the water away from the build site. Today, it's fair to say that Trousdale's efforts were well worth it. This community enjoys one of the best locations in the city. Tahquitz River Estates is a fifteen minute walk from Downtown and a twenty minute walk to Palm Springs High School. The neighborhood also borders onto Mesquite Golf Club, so those who enjoy the fairways are only minutes away. View the Latest Tahquitz River Estates Real Estate Listings For more information about which Palm Springs neighborhoods can offer you a premium location close to work and amenities, contact Geoffrey Moore online or call (760) 641-5689 today