Date Palm Country Club

Pros

• The 55+ Date Palm Country Club offers pools, gyms, dog parks, a clubhouse, and a public restaurant in a well-maintained property.
• Residents describe it as a wonderful place to live with a beautiful view and very decent prices.
• The on-site golf course is well maintained and enjoyable for players of all levels.
• The grounds are immaculate with lakes, trees, and spacious lots, and residents are friendly.
• The community features a huge party room for residents and an excellent on-site restaurant.
• The security guards are excellent and the management company is awesome.
• The park is among the nicest mobile home parks in the area.
• The setting is green, quiet, and scenic with views of the nearby mountains.

Cons

• The park's management is terrible.
• Date Palm does not comply with the Mobilhome Residency Law and illegally denies applicants.
• The management is non-responsive to residents.
• The management is slow to respond to inquiries.
• Potholes and street lights go unrepaired.
• Date Palm Country Club refused to reimburse August rent withdrawn from a mother's account.
• Judy is rude, condescending, and uncooperative.
• Groups were kicked off the course for insurance reasons.
• Space rental fees have risen while services declined.
• The on-site restaurant and bar are terrible.

Review

Date Palm Country Club sits in the middle of Cathedral City as a 55+ community that markets itself as a high-quality, resort-style place to live with a strong sense of community. It promises the perks of a full-fledged country club: multiple pools, gyms, dog parks, a clubhouse, and even a public restaurant. The location is repeatedly described as convenient - about 15 minutes from movie theaters, restaurants, bars, Target, and Trader Joe's, with downtown Palm Springs roughly a 20-minute drive away. Reviewers note that the property is well maintained and that there's a good mix of full-time residents and snowbird or part-time owners. Several people highlight the spectacular views and the overall appeal of the park as a peaceful, pleasant place to purchase or rent a home.

Many residents praise the park for its amenities and the community atmosphere. The golf course is a recurring highlight, with plenty of positive remarks about the course being well kept, enjoyable to play, and scenic. Some reviews describe the course as excellent or one of the nicest in the area and emphasize the greenery, well-manicured greens, and the overall aesthetic of the grounds. The complex seems to offer more than just golf: a robust clubhouse, a variety of pools (some reviewers mention five pools in total and a few that are available 24 hours, along with a spa and other facilities), and spaces that residents can reserve for events or gatherings. Several people speak fondly of the social life - live entertainment, a piano man on Monday nights, and bingo nights in the clubhouse - creating a sense of activity and community for residents.

Alongside the positives, impressions about management and operation vary widely. A number of reviews describe the management as friendly and capable, with security guards praised as excellent and the overall management company described as awesome by some. Yet there are also persistent complaints about slow responses and bureaucratic delays. One reviewer explicitly says the management is terrible, recounting experiences where it took three weeks to get an answer to a request that should have been handled within 24 hours. Others echo the sentiment that, while the park may be beautiful, administrative responsiveness can be a problem, with notes about the difficulty of getting routine work scheduled and issues like potholes or street-light outages. The spectrum of management experiences is broad enough to suggest significant variation from one unit or office contact to another.

Financial and policy concerns appear in several reviews, coloring the overall impression of value. A few reviewers point to ongoing increases in space rent while services or maintenance seem to lag, describing the park as greedy or profiteering. Another reviewer accuses Date Palm of overcharging or mishandling funds, recounting a situation in which August rent was withdrawn from a mother's bank account without reimbursement, and alleging poor follow-up from staff. The sentiment among these voices is that while the community offers a lot of value and beauty, the financial side - especially around lot rent and operating costs - needs careful scrutiny. Some reviewers acknowledge that the prices can be steep, but others feel the homes themselves can be affordable, with the caveat that the overall value depends on how well one tolerates the management and fees over time.

Dining, convenience, and the broader resident experience also show a split in opinion. Some reviews celebrate a restaurant that residents believe is excellent, paired with a surprisingly vibrant social scene and several amenities that add to the sense of a full-service community. Others report a less favorable view of the on-site dining or the club's restaurant/bar, calling it terrible or unsatisfactory. A few anecdotes highlight mixed experiences with staff, including a particularly memorable incident where a group was kicked off the course for insurance reasons despite paying for entry, which clearly colors the perception of the park's celebration of guest experiences. The general takeaway is that while there are plenty of dining and social options, not every resident feels every facet is up to par, and dining experiences can vary significantly.

The park's layout and environment receive a lot of praise as well. Reviewers call the grounds beautifully landscaped and well kept, with lawns, lakes, and trees that enhance the tranquil feel. Some describe the community as safe and well organized, with a sense of pride in the landscaping and the general appearance of the place. There are also mentions of a strong sense of community, including residents who have bought homes and joined the area's social fabric, and who feel that Date Palm CC is one of the nicer mobile home parks in the region. The overall tone from these voices is that Date Palm is a desirable place to live for those who prioritize scenery, a robust social calendar, and a golf-focused lifestyle.

In closing, the reviews paint a nuanced portrait of Date Palm Country Club. On one hand, it's celebrated for its beauty, extensive amenities, well-kept grounds, and a lively, welcoming community scattered with friendly residents and enjoyable golf. On the other hand, it's clear that experiences with management and finances can vary dramatically, with some residents reporting slow responses, alleged mismanagement, and contentious financial practices as significant drawbacks. The restaurant and some services receive mixed reviews, while the golf course and social opportunities remain a consistent draw. For anyone considering Date Palm CC, the bottom line is to weigh the strong aesthetic and lifestyle benefits - the multiple pools, the golf, the social events, and the scenic setting - against the potential for management and cost-related frustrations. A visit to see how the staff, facilities, and overall daily experience feel in person could be the deciding factor for many prospective residents.

Theaters

• Mary Picford Theater (0.6 miles)

Pharmacies

• The Vault Dispensary Lounge (0.6 miles)
• Walgreens (1.5 miles)
• Rite Aid (2.3 miles)
• Borrego health clinic (2.5 miles)
• Rivers Edge Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
• Walgreens (3.1 miles)
• Desert Valley Treatment (3.4 miles)

Physicians

• Dr Felson's Office (0.9 miles)
• Jae-Yong Lee , MD (2.5 miles)
• Eisenhower Primary Care (2.5 miles)
• STAR Ortho (2.7 miles)
• Desert Advanced Imaging (2.8 miles)
• Syed Syed Azam Azam MD (2.8 miles)
• Powers Matthew E MD - Matthew E Powers, MD (2.8 miles)

Restaurants

• Del Taco (1.5 miles)
• El Portal Restaurant (2.3 miles)
• Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (3.1 miles)
• The Cheesecake Factory (3.7 miles)
• Carl's Jr. (3.8 miles)
• In-N-Out Burger (3.8 miles)
• Dringk Eatery + Bar (3.8 miles)

Cafes

• Starbucks (1.7 miles)
• Goody's Cafe (3.3 miles)
• Marriott's Shadow Ridge I-The Villages (3.9 miles)
• Starbucks (3.9 miles)
• Panera Bread (4 miles)
• Starbucks (5 miles)
• Koffi Palm Springs (5.2 miles)

Hospitals

• Eisenhower Medical Center (2.9 miles)
• Medical Records Department (3 miles)
• Hope Square Surgical Center (3 miles)
• DOHC Infusion Clinic (4.7 miles)
• Eisenhower Labtechniques Palm Springs (5.2 miles)

Parks

• Demuth Park (3.5 miles)
• Palm Springs Dog Park (4.4 miles)

Places of Worship

• Bloom In The Desert Ministries (3.8 miles)

Transportation

• Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) (4.3 miles)