The Lights at Indio Golf Course

Overview: The Lights at Indio is an 18-hole public par-3 course in the Coachella Valley and one of the few places in the region where golfers can play under lights. The operator lists par 54 and 2,777 yards, with holes ranging from about 110 to 240 yards. That makes the course longer than a typical pitch-and-putt, while the flat desert setting and night operation create an approachable way to practise full wedge and short-iron shots.

History: The facility was constructed by the City of Indio more than 50 years ago on roughly 46 acres near Avenue 42 and Jackson Street. Its identity has remained municipal and recreational, with a driving range, short-game area and golf shop supporting the course. The operator does not publish an exact opening year, so the profile avoids turning the “more than 50 years” description into a guessed date.

Did You Know? The Lights at Indio is also an accredited FootGolf course, so the same 18-hole property supports both golf and the football-based target game. Seven holes exceed 160 yards, giving the par-3 card more substance than its short-course label suggests. The lights are not just decorative: they allow the course to serve golfers after the desert heat of the day has eased.