It would have been nicer if the two-cycle trimmer, two-cycle edger and backpack blower grounds maintenance three man crew would have noticed that my adult son and I were trying to play acoustic music and gone to trim, edge and blow off debris on another area of the otherwise beautiful and enjoyable morning at about 8:30am to 9:30am on Wed 3/6/19. I felt that they just did what they were damn well going to do despite the noisy motors and two cycle oily exhaust from three motors. On one hand, maybe they didn't notice us. But on the other hand, I'm pretty sure the first guy did look up and notice us and just went right on trimming within maybe 30 feet of us. There was no one else in the park but me and my adult son when they appeared on the scene. I felt it was pretty ridiculous and rude 😒😡 for them to foul the air with noise and exhaust when we were trying to play acoustic guitar and mandolin music on what should have been a beautiful enjoyable morning. It's a big park. They could have easily started somewhere else, then come back to finish the area where we were later. I feel that they should have been more considerate of our presence as visitors. We only had an hour to spend playing music together while I was on a pass from Betty Ford Center. I would have addressed the situation in a fairly unpleasant manner if my son had not dissuaded me. Other than that, it was great. Once they finally finished, we were able to play some peaceful acoustic music and enjoy the beautiful weather and truly beautiful park. The park is very well maintained and I acknowledge groundskeeping is perhaps the most important element of the beautiful park. The timing and apparent indifference of the three man crew was...
Read moreRancho Mirage Park: the desert’s best-kept secret (and I almost hate to spill it). It’s got everything—grassy fields, picnic spots, courts for all your sportsy needs, and a killer gym track. But let’s talk about the fire truck slide.
To my three-year-old, it’s a full-blown, emergency-ready fire truck. To me, it’s a toddler drama zone where sharing is a foreign concept. (“Yes, sweetie, Captain Fire Chief needs a turn too!”)
And for adults? Outdoor workout equipment! Because nothing says fun like realizing a five-year-old is better at monkey bars than you. Bonus: my kids earned “Junior Firefighter” badges for crushing the running course while I was still catching my breath.
In short: this place rules, but don’t tell too many people—I like my fire truck...
Read moreThis is the worst!!! Now apparently the park is only for the rich people that pays to go to the events here what about us!!! The lights on the basketball courts No longer turn on!!! I used to bring my kids after work and after the sun goes down, but my surprise No LIGHTS!;;;;,now this park is useless for the working people,thanks rancho mirage. This park used to be full of people after the sun went down, cause we live in the desert!!!?we come to the park after sundown, I guess since politicians just sit on their asses all day they idon't give a crap as long as they get more money on...
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