Welcome to the City of Las Cruces Adults Recreation page! Whether you’re looking to join a fitness class, participate in an athletic league, or simply stay active and healthy, we have something for everyone.
Adult Athletic Leagues
Adult participants must be 18 years old to play and will be required to show a photo I.D. to check-in at events.
Daily Drop-In Sport Sessions
Meerscheidt Recreation Center, 1600 E. Hadley Ave. offers a variety of “drop-in” adult recreational sport program sessions throughout the week. Participants must be 18 to participate and must check in at the front desk upon arrival. The fee for pickleball is $2 per person, per session and $1 for all other sessions. There’s a maximum participant limit and participation is on a first come, first served basis. The programs are as follows:
Adult Pickleball
- Monday, Wednesday, & Friday – 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Tuesday & Thursday – 8:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Saturday – 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Adult Basketball
- Monday through Friday – 8:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
Adult Volleyball
- Tuesday, Thursday & Friday – 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Saturday – 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Zumba Gold
- Monday & Wednesday – 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Weight Room Access
- Monday through Friday – 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday – 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Program/Session dates and times may be modified, changed, or cancelled to accommodate for special events, holidays and/or facility rentals.
Adult Leagues
Recreational and Competitive Divisions offered in Co-Ed and Women’s. SPACE IS LIMITED and REGISTRATION IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVED.
Team Fees: $250 (Volleyball), $200 (Basketball)
2024 Sand Volleyball
[REGISTRATION CLOSED]
Games begin first week of April 2024
Some registrations are also held in person at Meerscheidt Recreation Center, 1600 E. Hadley Ave.
For more information call (575) 541-2563
Basketball Sports Officiating
Stay fit, be a part of the game, and earn extra income!
For more information on how you can become a Sports Official for the City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department, please call (575) 541-2563 or email [email protected].
Volunteers for Youth Sports
Parks and Recreation utilizes volunteer coaches in Youth Sports programs every year. The Coaching Volunteer Program is a rewarding way to spend time with your kids and their friends while helping them to learn sports skills from soccer, t-ball, football and basketball. Coaches are richly rewarded with the satisfaction they gain from working with kids in a team atmosphere
Coaching
Coaches come from different backgrounds and sports knowledge bases, just as the player’s skills and knowledge varies. We ensure that all teams have an excellent coaching staff that is dedicated to the philosophy of Athletes first, winning second. We strive to provide volunteers with proper training that reinforces positive coaching, sportsmanship, and player development.
Resources
For the safety of our participants, all volunteers are required to fill out an application and pass a background check. If you are interested in becoming a coach simply download both forms and bring them by Meerscheidt Recreation Center.
Officiating
The City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation is actively recruiting sports officials in all sports for the Parks and Recreation leagues and tournaments. We are seeking dependable, experienced registered officials as well as individuals interested in getting into officiating for the first time. Officials are richly rewarded with the satisfaction they gain from working with kids in a team atmosphere!
For the safety of our participants, all volunteers are required to fill out an application and pass a background check. For additional information about officiating, please call 575-541-2563 or email our staff.
The Volunteer Network
The City’s Volunteer Network connects individuals age 18 and older to volunteer positions at more than 20 sites throughout the City of Las Cruces.
Our volunteers mentor youth in after-school programs, serve as museum guides, provide library services, and serve meals to seniors among many other things! Our team of over 250 volunteers expand and enhance the delivery of quality services to the Las Cruces community through meaningful volunteer engagement.
Volunteers enrolled in The Network receive free supplemental accident, liability, and automobile insurance while on the job and are invited to periodic volunteer appreciation events.
