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Palm Springs is a desert resort city in Riverside County, California, United States, within the Coachella Valley. It had a population of 44,552 as of the 2010 census, up from 42,807 at the 2000 census.

History

Palm Springs has a rich history dating back to prehistoric times when Native Americans settled in the area. The Cahuilla tribe were early inhabitants of the region. In 1853, the United States acquired the land from Mexico with the Gadsden Purchase. In the late 19th century, the Southern Pacific Railroad established a rail station in Palm Springs, helping it grow into a town. Hollywood stars and celebrities began vacationing there in the 1920s, drawn by the warm climate and seclusion. During World War II it also served as a staging area for Patton's training exercises.

To learn more about the history of Palm Springs, visit the Palm Springs Historical Society or the Palm Springs Visitors Center.

Geography and Climate

Palm Springs is located in the Sonoran Desert in the Coachella Valley, with elevations ranging from 367 feet to over 6,000 feet. It has a hot desert climate, with average high temperatures over 100°F in the summer. The winters are mild with daytime highs between 70-80°F. Palm Springs gets very little rain, averaging just 5 inches per year.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, Palm Springs had a population of 48,375. The racial makeup of Palm Springs was 70.1% White, 5.9% African American, 1.6% Native American, 8.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 10.2% from other races, and 3.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race made up 33.1% of the population.

Economy and Major Employers

The economy of Palm Springs relies heavily on tourism. Over 12 million people visit each year, drawn by the resort hotels, golf courses, spas, convention center and events like Coachella and the Palm Springs International Film Festival.

Major private employers in Palm Springs include:

• Desert Regional Medical Center (1400 Vella Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92264, (760) 323-6511) - healthcare
• Agua Caliente Casino (32-250 Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270, (866) 999-1995) - casino & resort
• Miramonte Indian Wells Resort & Spa (45-000 Indian Wells Ln, Indian Wells, CA 92210, (760) 341-2200) - resort/hotel

For more on the Palm Springs economy and business, visit the Greater Palm Springs Economic Partnership.

Attractions and Landmarks

Some of the top attractions and landmarks in Palm Springs include:

• Palm Springs Aerial Tramway - Ride the rotating tram cars up the steep cliff of Chino Canyon to Mt. San Jacinto State Park, elevation 8,516 feet. Address: 1 Tram Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262. Phone: (888) 515-8726. Website: pstramway.com.
• Palm Springs Art Museum - Features a collection of contemporary and historic art. Located downtown at 101 Museum Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262. Phone: (760) 322-4800. Website: psmuseum.org.
• Palm Springs Walk of Stars - honors celebrities who lived in or visited Palm Springs, with stars embedded in the sidewalks along Palm Canyon Drive downtown. Info: palmsprings.com/walk-of-stars/.

Education

Palm Springs public education is managed by the Palm Springs Unified School District. The district has 20 schools including elementary, middle, and high schools. Some of the high schools are:

• Palm Springs High School (2401 E Baristo Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262) - psusd.us/phs
• Desert Hot Springs High School (65850 Pierson Blvd, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240) - psusd.us/DHSHS

There are also several private and charter schools in the Palm Springs area. Learn more at the Palm Springs Unified School District website.

Public Transportation

Public transportation in Palm Springs is provided by the SunLine Transit Agency. SunLine operates bus routes throughout the Coachella Valley, with a main transit center in downtown Palm Springs. They offer regular fixed route as well as on-demand services. Learn more at sunline.org.

Sports Teams

Although Palm Springs does not have any major professional sports teams, there are two minor league teams:

• Palm Springs Power - Amateur collegiate summer baseball team, part of the Southern California Collegiate Baseball Association. Website: palmspringspower.com
• Palm Springs Primal - Women's soccer team in the United Premier Soccer League. Website: psiprimal.com

County and Local Government

Palm Springs is located in Riverside County in southern California. The county government offices are located at:

Website: countyofriverside.us

The Palm Springs city government is located at:

Website: palmspringsca.gov
Facebook: facebook.com/cityofpalmsprings

Libraries and Museums

The Palm Springs Public Library system has three branch libraries in Palm Springs, Palm Desert, and Cathedral City. The main library is located at:

Website: palmspringsca.gov/library

The Palm Springs Art Museum (mentioned earlier) features a collection of contemporary and historic art. There is also the Palm Springs Air Museum displaying vintage aircraft and pilots' memorabilia.

Parks and Recreation

Palm Springs has over 55 public parks offering playgrounds, hiking trails, sports fields, dog parks, skate parks, and recreation facilities. Some of the largest parks include:

• Ruth Hardy Park
• Frances Stevens Park
• Demuth Park
• Victoria Park

Learn more at Palm Springs Parks & Rec.

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