Frequently Asked Questions
Desert Peaks is located in El Paso, TX most attractions are easily accessed via 5-10 minute car ride. We recommend residents to check out the following attractions:
- Irvin J. Lambka Park
- Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino
- Topgolf El Paso
- Western Playland
Desert Peaks offers access to local recreation and parks throughout the El Paso neighborhood. We recommend checking out some of our favorites such as:
- Crestmont Park, 0.9 miles away
- James Schwitters Family Park, 0.5 miles away
- Irvin J. Lambka Park, 1.5 miles away
Some favorite restaurants and cafes near Desert Peaks include:
- The Sushi Place, .02 miles away from our community
- Tippy Teas, .02 miles away from our community
- Starbucks, 0.2 miles away from our community
- Corner Bakery, 1.2 miles away from our community
- Great American Steak House, 1 mile away from our community
Our community is located right off Mountain Drive and Mesa Street, for the most convenient commute to central El Paso, we recommend accessing local I-10 East Freeway.
Residents of Desert Peaks can enjoy local entertainment at the following places:
- Topgolf El Paso for Golfing, 1.9 miles away
- Flix Brewhouse Theater, 1.4 miles away
- Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino, 3.4 miles away
- McKelligon Canyon Ampitheater, 16 miles away
Local grocery stores and markets nearby are Desert Peaks:
- Whole Foods, 1.4 miles away
- Food King, 0.2 miles away
- Sprouts Farmers Market, 1.5 miles away
- Walmart Supercenter, 3 miles away
Residents can enjoy El Paso local events such as:
- Cool Canyon Nights: Weekly Summer Concert Series at nearby McKelligon Canyon featuring live music, food, and local vendors.
- Chalk the Block: The region's largest free three-day arts festival held every October in the Downtown Arts District.
- Way Out West Country Music Festival: A massive annual country music festival held in Downtown El Paso.
- El Paso WinterFest: A month-long holiday festival featuring ice skating, light displays, and food in the heart of downtown.
Residents can enjoy local shopping at local shopping at The Shops on Mesa down the street from Desert Peaks and The Solana Mall which is about 1.5 miles away.
We recommend exploring outdoor activities and fitness studios such as:
- Planet Fitness Gym, 0.5 miles away
- Sunland Park Sports Complex, 7.5 miles away
- Resler Canyon Nature Preserve with local hiking, 1.5 miles away
Residents can head over to local parks and bike trails in El Paso such as:
- Crestmont Park, 0.9 miles away
- James Schwitters Family Park, 0.5 miles away
- Sunland Park Sports Complex, 7.5 miles away
Desert Peaks is conveniently located in the The El Paso Independent School District, which includes IDEA Mesa Hills Charter School, Coronado High School, and Charles Murphree School Elementary. Higher education opportunities are found nearby at Southwest University and El Paso Community College - Valle Verde Campus.
Residents can use our community Clubhouse for coworking space or check out the local Chamizal Community Center and Library at 2119 Cypress Ave, El Paso, TX 79905.
Aside from our resident on-site fitness center residents can get their workout on at local gyms such as:
- Planet Fitness
- CHUZE Gym
- Anytime fitness
Your commute to work is a breeze with Downtown El Paso is about 15 minutes away from our community.
El Paso has unique attractions we recommend for residents to have a fun day at The Sunland Park Casino is 2.7 miles away and Don Haskins Center, around 4.2 miles away for basketball games and El Paso, TX concerts.
Residents at Desert Peaks can enjoy community classes at the local Sip n Paint studios such as Sun City Sawdust and I Painted That or check out community events at Chamizal Community Center and Library, 2119 Cypress Ave, El Paso, TX 79905.
We welcome our residents at Desert Peaks to enjoy our community spaces and residences. We offer various outdoor and indoor amenities to enjoy with family and friends.
Whether you need to make a quick pharmacy run or drop off dry cleaning, El Paso has all you need including:
- Walgreens, Walmart Supercenter, and Sam's Club Pharmacies
- Vantage Bank Texas, Chase Bank, and TexasBank El Paso
- Supreme Laundry & Cleaners
- Sam's Club and Walmart Supercenter
- ALON Gas Station and Circle K Gas Station
Desert Peaks has 2 pools and a gym onsite for residents to use. A great space for residents to connect and focus on their fitness.
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