Proposed surf park in California desert is rejected by La Quinta City Council
The proposed surfing park in the Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California was rejected by La Quinta City Council, which has been trying to sell it for six years.
The city would have applied for permits for a surf park, which would have been a five-acre parcel at the foot of Rainbow Beach. The city estimates the project would have had a minimum of $16 million a year in revenue, but council members believed it would have caused significant flooding impacts and did not support the proposal.
“I am sorry that we can’t do this,” Mayor Chris Koch said.
“I wish I could have done more,” Council Member J. Eric Sonderman said.
Council Member Darryl K. Harris said the project “makes no sense.”
“It’s ridiculous. It’d make us a better town if we could just pull the plug on this project. It’s a very, very bad idea,” Council Member Tim O’Brien said.
The city has not made a final decision on the proposal, with the city manager’s office preparing a report to submit to the city council.
We’re excited to share a sneak peek of what we’ve dubbed the “La Quinta Innovation & Innovation Station” — an area that will be part of our newest neighborhood, La Quinta Crossing.
We’re excited to share a sneak peek of what we’ve dubbed the “La Quinta Innovation & Innovation Station” — an area that will be part of our newest neighborhood, La Quinta Crossing.
The future of this development is in question, as we’re working diligently to complete a comprehensive master plan for the La Quinta Crossing neighborhood and are considering several options.
The master plan includes a number of components, including a wide range of housing and retail options, as well as a number of new community features and amenities. The master plan is currently being reviewed by the City Council, and we’re making
