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| Location | Palm Springs, California, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 33°49′28″N116°32′55″W / 33.8244°N 116.5486°W |
Downtown Park is a public park in Palm Springs, California. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
| Downtown Park | |
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| The park in 2024 | |
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| Location | Palm Springs, California, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 33°49′28″N116°32′55″W / 33.8244°N 116.5486°W |
Downtown Park is a public park in Palm Springs, California. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
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