Recreation

Looking for a few leisurely activities? Here are a few suggestions. Click on a link below to learn more:

 

29 Palms Art Gallery

29 Palms Library

29 Palms Old Schoolhouse Museum

29 Palms Sandshufflers

29 Palms Soaring Club

Bingo

Bowladium

City Parks

Community Events Calendar

Golf

Movies

Printmaking

Senior Citizens Center

Sports and Recreation

Swimming Pool

Theatre 29

Youth Club

29 Palms Art Gallery


The 29 Palms Art Gallery is hosted by the 29 Palms Artists' Guild, founded in 1951 and officially incorporated as an all volunteer, non-profit organization to "create a spirit of cooperation and fellowship between the artist and the public."  Visit our community art gallery and gift shop, housed in a historic 1937 adobe building near the Oasis of Mara, located at 74055 Cottonwood Drive, off National Park Drive, in Twentynine Palms. Open 12-3 p.m. Wednesday through Sundays (summer hours 12-3 Fri.-Sat.-Sun.). (760)367-7819.

 

Visit the Twentynine Palms Art Gallery website.

29 Palms Library

Twentynine Palms Library

San Bernardino County Library System

6078 Adobe Road

Twentynine Palms 92277

 

(760)367-9519

Fax (760)361-0703

Mon. 12-8, Tue. 12-8, Wed. 10-6, Thurs. 10-6, Fri. closed, Sat. 9-5

29 Palms Old Schoolhouse Museum


Twentynine Palms Historical Society was founded in 1982 and incorporated as a non-profit public benefit corporation. In 1992 the society moved the city's original 1927 one-room schoolhouse to a parcel of land on National Park Drive and remodeled the building to become the Old Schoolhouse Museum. Today, the historical society continues its original purpose of preserving and interpreting the historical heritage of the Twentynine Palms area through a variety of museum displays, special collections, historical gatherings, annual events, educational lectures, and a quarterly newsletter. The Old Schoolhouse Museum is located at 6760 National Park Drive and is open 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays (summer hours 1-4 Sat.-Sun.). (760)367-2366.

 

Visit the Twentynine Palms Old Schoolhouse Museum website.

29 Palms Sandshufflers

The 29 Palms Sandshufflers meet every Wednesday night at the Elks Lodge at 7 p.m.  Grab a partner and squaredance the desert night away!

29 Palms Soaring Club

The 29 Palms Soaring Club flies nearly every weekend. Usually on Sundays but sometimes Saturday and sometimes both days. The Soaring Club operates out of 29 Palms Airport.  Come out and see our maginficent desert from high in the air!  Contact the 29 Palms Airport at (760)361-8548.

Bingo

The Twentynine Palms Senior Center (6539 Adobe Road) hosts Bingo every Thursday afternoon starting at 1:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Twentynine Palms Youth Club and Reach Out Morongo Basin.

Bowladium

The Bowladium - Family Entertainment Center, 16 synthetic lanes, open bowling, fully equipped, pro shop, pool tables, coffee shop, cocktail lounge. 73868 Gorgonio Drive, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277 - (760)367-9502.

City Parks



Luckie Park contains the only skateboard park in the city. Check it out!

Parks located in the City of Twentynine Palms include:

 

Knott Sky Park

Located on El Sol Avenue off 29 Palms Highway

1. Baseball field

2. Small Playground area

3. Picnic area

4. Large playground

 

Luckie Park

Located off Two Mile Road and Utah Trail

1. Swimming Pool

2. Playground areas (2)

3. Picnic Shelters (3)

4. Basketball Courts (2) Lighted

5. Skateboard Park Lighted, restroom facility

6. Baseball Fields (4) Lighted

7. Horseshoe Pits (2 sets of 2)

8. Soccer Field Lighted

9. Racquetball Courts (2)

 

Bucky Bucklin Memorial Park

Located on Desert Queen and 29 Palms Highway

1. Picnic tables

2. Shade structures

3. Public art sculpture and nature mural

2. Desert landscaped walkways

 

Veteran's Park

Located between the Library and City Hall on Adobe Road

1. Picnic tables

2. Trees

3. Lawn

4. Displays in honor of America's Veterans

 

For more information, call the Recreation Dept. (760)367-7562

Community Events Calendar

Courtesy of The Sun Runner Arts & Entertainment Magazine, Morongo Basin Calendar of Events for 29 Palms, MCAGCC, Joshua Tree, Yucca Valley, Pioneertown, Morongo Valley and surrounding California hi-desert communities.     More >>

Golf

Desert Winds Golf Course

 

The 18-hole Desert Winds Golf Course is operated by the MCCS and located aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, CA. The championship-rated course is open to the public and features a driving range, putting greens, and 6,908 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course rating is 72.7 and it has a slope rating of 121. Designed by Jeffrey Young, the Desert Winds golf course opened in 1966. Weekday green fees $10-$25; Twilight green fees $5-$12.50; credit cards accepted. (Guests are asked to enter by the Back Gate at Morongo Road off Indian Trail.) Duffers Retreat located nearby offers breakfast and lunch. For more information, call (760)830-6132 during office hours 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

 

Roadrunner Dunes Golf Course

 

Roadrunner Dunes is open year-round and fully over seeded in the winter. It is a 9-hole course with the finest greens in the desert, plus water obstacles, sand bunkers, and doglegs. Golfers can enjoy a links style course with a true Par 72 round of golf. The property includes a pro shop, chipping area, putting green, and driving range. Roadrunner Dunes is located next to the Twentynine Palms Resort, which offers an RV park, rental cottages, and clubhouse. To arrange a tee time or for more information, call Roadrunner Dunes at (760)367-5770.

 

Movies


Smith’s Ranch Drive-In Movie Theatre, 4584 Adobe Road, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277. A classic American Drive-in showing the latest movies to hit the big screen, all under the lustrous stars of Twentynine Palms. Call (760)367-7713 for movies and times.

 

Printmaking & Art Classes


Learn to make beautiful monotype prints and other art creations with Gretchen at the 29 Palms Creative Center!  This is an interesting, fun way to explore your creative side and to see the artistic underground that exists here in the desert. Classes are offered for adults and kids, for groups or personal instruction.

 

29 Palms Creative Center & Gallery is a working-studio environment for artists to make tile and glass mozaics, paintings, drawings, prints on a Griffin Etching Press, batiks, sewing, and jewelry. The center features work by master batik artist Jane Maru, jewelry designer and maker Mikal Winn, and instructor, proprietor, artist Gretchen Grunt.

 

29 Palms Creative Center & Gallery, 6847 Adobe Road, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277 - (760)361-1805.  Website

Senior Citizens Center

The Twentynine Palms Senior Center is located at 6539 Adobe Road. There are many programs and services available for senior citizens. (760)367-5780

 

Nutrition Center

Lunch served Monday-Friday, 11:30 to 12:30

Department of Aging and Adult Services

Computer Skills Classes

Bridge Club

Paralegal Services- 1-800-677-4254

Braille Institute Visits

Food Distribution Program (3rd Monday of each month)

In home supportive services

Home Weatherization Program

Movies

Billiards

Renters' Assistance

Flu Shots

Senior Companion Program

 

Swimming Pool


The Luckie Park Pool will be open weekends starting Memorial Day weekend.  After June 12th the pool will be OPEN DAILY from 1 to 5 p.m. until the end of August.   Call (760)367-5777 for information.

Summer Swim Fees effective July 1, 2009:

Adults (18+) $3.00

Child (2-17) $2.75

Senior (55+) $1.25

(Open Swim - Daily 1 to 5 p.m.)

 

Senior/Adult Social Lap Swim - Season Pass $30 

(Monday through Friday 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)

 

Please be aware that only swimsuits are allowed in the pool. Children that are in diapers must wear appropriate waterproof coverings! Children under 8 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Smoking is not permitted!

 

PRIVATE SWIM PARTY: INSURANCE MANDATORY (not included in fees)

Lifeguards are included in fees.

01-50 Persons $56 per hour

51-75 Persons $66 per hour

76-100 Persons $76 per hour

 

The Twentynine Palms Swim Team holds meets and practices at the Luckie Park pool. For more information, call the Recreation Office at (760)367-7562.

 

Theatre 29


Theatre 29 was formed in January of 2000 to bring quality family theater to the City of Twentynine Palms and the outlying community. Theatre 29 is also dedicated to promoting the participation of young people and people of all ages in the theater experience. Theatre 29 presents six major stage productions each year - musicals, dramas, and comedies - as well as an annual Haunted House event at Halloween. The Theatre 29 building, the John Calveri Memorial Theatre, is also used for occasional special peformances, fund-raisers, and community events. For information and reservations, call(760)361-4151, or visit their website by clicking the link below.

 

Theatre 29 website

Youth Club

The Twentynine Palms Youth Club is located at 5882 Luckie Avenue in Luckie Park. The club offers an after-school and summer program for youth ranging from ages 7 to 17.

 

Contact Candy Gonzales at (760)367-5776 for more information.




 

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