Parks and Recreation

The Parks and Recreation Department provides a wide range of opportunities for our community to play, learn, and stay active. From beautiful parks and scenic trails to aquatics, classes, fitness programs, and youth activities, we are committed to enriching the lives of residents of all ages.

Explore, connect, and enjoy everything our department has to offer!

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A sidewalk leads to two playgrounds.

Find a Park or Facility

Find helpful information on City of Las Cruces parks and other recreational facilities.

Services

Welcome to the Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Services page! Our mission is to keep our city beautiful and ensure our parks are well-maintained for everyone to enjoy. We take…
Children playing on monkey bars.

Recreation

The Parks and Recreation Department offers an extensive range of recreational activities and services to enrich the lives of residents of all ages. Our offerings include team practices and court…

Events

Stay informed about our city’s major events held throughout the year. From our summer music festivals to annual community clean-up days and outdoor movie nights, there’s always something exciting happening.…

About Us – Parks and Recreation

The Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to promoting and providing recreational opportunities for the residents of Las Cruces, New Mexico. With over 80 parks, several community centers…

Parks and Recreation Registrations & Applications

Register and apply for our classes and other Parks and Recreation programs though our Web Trac portal!

Keep Las Cruces Beautiful

Keep Las Cruces Beautiful, or KLCB, is a volunteer-based community-wide beautification program funded by the City of Las Cruces and  Keep New Mexico True. The program is an affiliate of the…
Aerial View of Young Park in Las Cruces

Young Park Master Plan

Welcome to the Young Park Master Plan Project Located at 850 South Walnut Street, Young Park is one of Las Cruces’ most cherished public spaces. With its scenic pond, inclusive…

Youth Services

The Youth & Teen Programs offered by the City of Las Cruces provide supervised, engaging opportunities for students in grades K–12 when school is not in session. Programs are designed…

Latest Parks and Recreation News

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Meerscheidt Recreation Center (1600 E. Hadley Ave.) is currently closed for daytime operations due to ongoing construction. No adult programming, rentals, or open gym are available between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. during this time. Daytime closures will remain in effect through the completion of construction activities. Evening practice rentals, as well as youth and adult league games, continue as scheduled after 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, once construction concludes for the day.

Please stay tuned for updates on when normal operations will resume.

Meerscheidt Recreation Center (1600 E. Hadley Ave.) is currently closed for daytime operations due to ongoing construction. No adult programming, rentals, or open gym are available between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. during this time. Daytime closures will remain in effect through the completion of construction activities. Evening practice rentals, as well as youth and adult league games, continue as scheduled after 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, once construction concludes for the day.

Please stay tuned for updates on when normal operations will resume.