The Nick Nigosian Memorial Car Show was a terrific community event that recently took place at The…read morePalm Desert Aquatic Center,California! They are currently making improvements to the wonderful Palm Desert Aquatic Center and will be completed very soon for the community! During these updates to The Palm Desert Aquatic Center there are terrific events taking place such as The Nick Nigosian Memorial Car Show! Nick Nigosian's legacy is celebrated through the annual Nick Nigosian Memorial Car Show, which benefits local charities and honors his passion for cars and agriculture. Nick owned a beautiful 1926 Buick, which is featured as a significant part of the car show's 2026 event, marking the car's 100th anniversary! The car show, organized by the Palm Springs Cruisin' Association and Nicks son,Michael Negosian,draws large crowds and supports local causes-a testament to Nick's impact on the community. The event benefits organizations like the Friends of the Date Festival, which supports 4H, FFA, and agriculture students showing animals at the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival. Taking place date grove at The Palm Desert Aquatic Center pays tribute to Nick's lifelong passion for agriculture and growing dates. Those who knew Nick remember his energy, wit, enthusiasm, and friendship, which are still celebrated through the car show! Nick Nigosian's legacy is one of community, passion, and generosity, inspiring others to continue his good work through car shows and charitable events!

Last summer I was super cringed out by the nasty life guard ( a little twenty something year old…read moremaybe dude ) who had major attitude with me for drinking my water bottle right next to the pool while I daughters played and swam around. Yikes. It was so silly. We enjoy this place over all. The food is absolutely gross, but somehow we keep buying the chicken strips hoping they will be cooked normal. They try though! All good.

Melissa is the best! We were in town for a few days and she was able to schedule lessons for my…read morekids at our Airbnb. My kids adored her instantly--a real mermaid?! She is super sweet and didn't let their initial fears get in the way. They looked forward to their lessons each day and it wasn't long before my kids were in the water totally comfortable!! Thank you Melissa! We can't wait to visit again!

We went looking for a swim teacher who was vaccinated for Covid and were delighted to book private…read moreswim lessons with Melissa. Scheduling was easy via text messages too. Melissa is an amazing teacher and just a lovely human and booking a month of swim lessons with her was the best decision we made on vacation. She took out almost three year old from a lifelong hatred of getting her face wet... to gleefully jumping in the water, and able to swim short distances. Melissa is fun, patient, knowledgeable and creative and our daughter loved her classes. And as a bonus, Melissa is the perfect concierge for the Coachella Valley. She can recommend wonderful restaurants, activities, even luxuries like in-home manicures. She's an absolute pro at teaching and a great person to know -- highly recommended.

David is the absolute best!!!…read more We couldn't have asked for a better ISR instructor than David! My daughter cried through nearly every lesson, yet David never wavered in his patience, kindness, or professionalism. His calm demeanor and gentle approach created such a safe space for her to learn, and I always felt reassured knowing she was in the best hands. Even on the tough days, David remained gracious and encouraging -- never rushing her progress, but guiding her with consistency and care. It's clear he truly understands children and meets them exactly where they are. Thanks to him, my daughter gained life-saving water safety and self-rescue skills that will stay with her forever. We are so grateful for David and can't recommend him highly enough. He is truly exceptional with kids and an incredible instructor!

I am so pleased with my experience at ISR Swimming with David Heil. When we purchased our home with…read morea pool in the backyard we knew immediately that swimming lessons were a must. We happened onto infant safety swimming lessons and what a game changer. This course teaches young children confidence in the water and water safety. This is a structured program with a progressive approach to learning 10 mins a day for 6 weeks. My son is apprehensive when beginning new things. David is kind and patient while pushing forward and teaching technique with consistency and encouragement. I am so proud of the skills my son has developed and I am grateful to David.

Tessa is truly a miracle worker! In a matter of only 4 lessons my sons are now not only comfortable…read morein the water, but love to swim and look forward to going to their lessons with Tessa. We've struggled for years with other programs & teachers to get my 7 y/o swimming and have had no success; now he's thriving under Tessa's instruction. And my 4 y/o is quite busy, and has an incredibly difficult time focusing, but Tessa knew from the moment she started class exactly how to get through to him and he's made far more progress than I could've ever hoped. We're amazed by her teaching abilities and so grateful for Tessa! I encourage any parent seeking a swim instructor for their child to contact Desert Aquaventures, I'm so happy that I did.

Ms. Tessa is absolutely amazing tailoring the lessons to each child. My oldest was terrified of…read moregetting in the water and now he is a confident swimmer. The individual attention is such a blessing. These lessons are worth every penny!

Ms. Tanya was the best! I enrolled my 5-year-old and 3-year-old in swim lessons, and I was amazed…read moreby how quickly they progressed. My 5-year-old was swimming independently by the third lesson, and my 3-year-old was swimming by the sixth. Ms. Tanya was super patient, encouraging, and made my kids feel safe and confident in the water. I couldn't recommend her more highly to anyone looking for an amazing swim instructor!

After a second lesson today, my son is able to swim the width of the pool, jump from the pool's…read moreedge in the deep end, turn around and self-rescue. His confidence in the water has soared- thank you, Miss Tanya!

My Son or should I say our family joined theirs in mid 2022 and it's the best thing we could have…read moredone for him. If it's just for learning to swim, keeping in shape, or full on competition this is it. Otter Family Stong

From the owner: Elite Otters Swim team Palm Springs, coaches swimmers ages 5 and up…read more We also have an adult swim program: Palm Springs Masters Swim Team. We teach athletes to swim fast, compete and have fun!

I picked In-Shape simply because it is close to me and has a pool, sauna and steam room. I'm happy…read morewith the gym in general but there are constant issues with the sauna and steam room and at my age those are two of my top three reasons for going to a gym. But I don't find it lacking in equipment or facilities with way more things that I even want to use. I have read more than one review saying the staff is curt and unfriendly but they have all always been gracious to me. I'm always greeted with a welcome, have a good work out and exit with a Have a good rest of your day. I'm pushing 70 years old and even the youngest staff members are always friendly towards me. I toured a few of the other health club/gyms when I first moved to the area but In-Shape fit my needs best. I overheard in conversation among other club members they are expanding the facility. I never think to ask the staff so not sure what is going on there. Would be nice if they added a mini-basketball court.

I needed a quick gym session and found this place on a whim. Honestly, I wasn't sure what to expect…read moresince the outside looked pretty plain. I was thinking it might be a typical fitness 19 or Planet Fitness vibe, but it was quite the opposite. The gym is small, but it offers a surprising variety of workout options, kind of a mix between UFC Gym and an EOS with an on-site pool, sauna, and Jacuzzi. I also found another workout room last-minute, which was a bit weird, but if you like it very quiet, that room is perfect for you. The check-in process involved filling out all my info, which was a bit of a drag. The guy working there didn't do much except direct me where to fill things out. Overall, it's a nice gym with okay service