Palm Desert
The Lakes Country Club
Three executive courses and storybook lakefront living
About The Lakes Country Club
Three executive courses and storybook lakefront living.
Developed by Bill Bone in the early 1980s with golf opening in 1984, The Lakes Country Club centers on a 27-hole championship course by Ted Robinson, the architect nicknamed 'the King of Waterscapes,' who wove fairways through a network of nearly 100 lakes, waterfalls, and streams across the community's 380 acres. More than 40 pools and spas are spread throughout. The recently renovated 55,000-square-foot clubhouse anchors several dining venues, a Racquet Center with 23 tennis, pickleball, and pop-tennis courts, and a separate Lifestyle & Wellness Center with a lap pool and spa suites. Set against the Santa Rosa Mountains, its scale and water-heavy design distinguish it from Palm Desert's more traditional single-course clubs.
Fast facts
Price range
$425K – $1.6M
Style
Country Club · Lakefront · Gated
City
Palm Desert
Schools near The Lakes Country Club
School district
Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD)
Attendance boundaries can change, so always verify the current assignment for any specific address.
Notable schools
HOA fees & rules
Roughly $1,900/mo resident social dues (2025-26), golf membership separate; confirm current figures with a listing or the HOA
Typical monthly HOA fee range
Fees vary by floor plan, lot size, and level of service. Always review the CC&Rs and most recent reserve study before making an offer.
What's typically included
- Operating and reserve dues
- Cable/internet
- Resident social membership
- Landscape and common-area maintenance
- Golf membership available separately
What's close to The Lakes Country Club
Shopping
- ·Desert Springs Marketplace (Ralphs, Rite Aid)
- ·Country Club Marketplace
- ·El Paseo Shopping District (~3 miles)
Dining
- ·Morton's The Steakhouse
- ·JW Marriott Desert Springs dining (Rockwood Grill, Fisherman's Landing)
- ·Cook Street Market and Deli
Recreation
- ·Freedom Park (pickleball, trails)
- ·El Paseo Art Walk
- ·Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains trailheads
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