Maintenance and Beautification

The City of Las Cruces Parks Department provides recreational space to residents and visitors, so they can experience safe, fun and aesthetically pleasing public recreational spaces. The Parks Department is also responsible for maintenance and upkeep of city-owned

  • Alleyways
  • Improved and unimproved medians
  • Public park settings
  • Specialty fields
  • Sports fields
  • Trail areas
  • Unimproved right of way

The Parks Department is also responsible for:

  • Amenity/playground install and repair
  • City office building landscapes
  • In-house construction projects
  • Support for special events and tournaments

Contact Us

Parks Department

Physical Address:
1501 E Hadley Avenue
Las Cruces, NM 88001

Phone: 575-541-2550
Fax: 575-541-2756

Hours:
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Integrated Pest Management

Weeds are a problem in many of the landscapes managed by Parks and Recreation. If left uncontrolled, noxious weeds such as Russian thistle (tumbleweed), London rocket (annual winter broadleaf), and…

Memorial Tree & Bench Program

The Memorial Tree and Bench Program is a wonderful way for all to celebrate, honor or memorialize a special individual, group or event. With the purchase of a new tree…

Park Maintenance

Director’s Message City parks attract visitors looking for grass and a playground, maybe a water fountain or shade. When the City is doing its job, visitors will almost never think…

Frequently Asked Questions

permit application can be submitted online. To complete a permit, you must fill it out completely and turn it into Parks and Recreation admin office located at:
1501 E Hadley Street
Las Cruces NM 88001

Parks are open at dawn and close at dusk during fall/winter hours. Summertime hours are 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.