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Last Modified: June 25, 2026

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The Lakes Country Club Neighborhood Guide

The Lakes Country Club is a gated golf community in Palm Desert, bounded by Country Club Drive, Portola Avenue, Frank Sinatra Drive, and Cook Street, built around 27 holes and a membership culture that takes both seriously. The golf here runs on tight tee sheets and an unspoken expectation that residents actually use what they pay for, which means the courses stay active and the pace of play is a genuine point of pride. Life beyond the fairways centers on the clubhouse, which functions less like an amenity and more like a second home for most residents. Monthly dues and HOA fees reflect the level of upkeep and programming the community maintains, so buyers come in knowing the lifestyle carries a real cost. For golfers and retirees who want security, social infrastructure, and the ability to tee off at sunrise without leaving the neighborhood, The Lakes delivers exactly what it promises.

Fairways, Fountains, and Full Tee Sheets

🧭Generally defined as the area: that neatly gated block between Country Club, Portola, Frank Sinatra, and Cook

📌The Lakes Country Club is best known for: 27 holes that run on tight tee sheets and strong opinions about pace

👕You can spot a The Lakes Country Club local by: their sunrise tee time and an impressive visor rotation

👍Locals live here because: the gate feels secure and the clubhouse doubles as a second living room

👎Don't say we didn't warn you about: monthly dues that feel very official

The overall feel is: easygoing country club life with standards

Pros & Cons of The Lakes Country Club

The Lakes Country Club strengths (top 5)

SafetyFitness OrientedFamily FriendlyGreen SpacePeaceful & Quiet

The Lakes Country Club tradeoffs (top 3)

Farmers MarketsMuseums & LibrariesNightlife
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The Lakes Country Club Neighborhood DNA

golfers who actually show up and play regularly

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Some of the The Lakes Country Club hotspots include: The Lakes Golf Course and The Lakes Billiards Room.
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Moving to The Lakes Country Club - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Palm Desert or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Palm Desert guide for the big-picture view — or compare The Lakes Country Club against other parts of the city in our Palm Desert neighborhood guide.