...Is the hotel resort pool within walking distance (with kids) of the timeshares? ...
Thanks
It depends on how far you consider an acceptable "walking distance" to be. On a hot day, it wouldn't be too enjoyable, especially if you were carrying pool essentials (towels, water/soda, pool toys, etc...).
There is complimentary shuttle service between the two sides of the resort that runs a several times an hour. There are stops at various points in the resort. When you check in they will give you a resort map with the shuttle stops depicted.
For what it's worth, I preferred the pool on the timeshare side over the hotel pool.
Have a great trip. The weather is perfect at Rancho Mirage in late-March!
Jerry