Parks and Recreation

The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department will be offering online individual registration for the Winter 2027 Youth Basketball League.  Beginning with the upcoming league, Youth Basketball will transition from its traditional spring and fall seasons to winter and summer seasons. The next Youth Basketball season will be…

The City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department has contracted with Jaynes Corporation to construct an aquatic playground and make various park improvements which will expand outdoor recreational opportunities at Apodaca Park, located at 801 E. Madrid Avenue. The initial phase of construction will begin on November 9, 2026,…

In observance of Veterans Day, most City of Las Cruces offices will be closed Wed., Nov. 11, 2026. However, all emergency services, including police and fire will operate as usual. City offices and facilities closed on Veterans Day include: A Fielder Memorial Safe Haven City Hall Castaneda Service Center (Parks…

11/3/2026 UPDATE: There will be some modifications to the continued celebration at the Rio Grande Theatre. Please check back for details. Original Post: The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department is kicking off the most wonderful time of the year at our Annual Tree Lighting Celebration & Holiday…

A groundbreaking ceremony for the new Apodaca Park Aquatic Playground & Multi-Use Trail will take place at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, at 801 E. Madrid. Speakers at the groundbreaking ceremony include Mayor Eric Enriquez, District 1 Councilor Cassie McClure and Rep. Angelica Rubio. The groundbreaking is open to the…

From high in the sky, a Great Pumpkin will drop free candy! The City of Las Cruces, Friends of the Community and Weaver’s Welding will conduct the Annual Great Pumpkin Candy Drop! The event begins 11 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, at Maag Field, 1700 E. Hadley Ave. The candy…

The City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department invites the public and media to the Meerscheidt Renovation Ribbon Cutting. The ceremony will take place at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at the newly renovated Meerscheidt Recreation, 1600 E. Hadley Avenue. Invited speakers include: Las Cruces Mayor Eric Enriquez and…

The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department will be hosting NMSU Dual Meet on October 17, 2026.  As a result, the Las Cruces Natatorium will be closed. The Las Cruces Natatorium will resume normal operational hours Monday October 19, 2026. The Regional Aquatic Center is will be open…

The City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department, along with City Park Rangers, have closed La Llorona Park and Trail to allow for debris cleanup after rising water levels from the Rio Grande. Rain and runoff caused water levels to increase, depositing debris in and around the park and…

The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department will offer registration for Spooky Spikes, an overnight co-ed adult indoor volleyball tournament featuring competitive and recreational divisions. The tournament will begin at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. Each division is limited, and registration is first come, first served. The…

The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department will be Hosting the LCAT Pecan Classic October 9, 10, and 11. As a result the Las Cruces Natatorium will be closing 11 a.m. Friday, October 9 and will resume normal operational hours Monday, October 12, 2026. The Regional Aquatic Center…

Meerscheidt Recreation Center, 1600 E. Hadley Avenue will be closed on Saturday, Oct. 3, due to the 2026 Whole Enchilada Softball Tournament being held at Hadley Sports Complex. Facility operations and programs will resume at 8 a.m. Monday, October 5. For more information, call Meerscheidt Recreation Center at (575) 541-2563 /…

In observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, most City of Las Cruces offices will be closed Monday, Oct. 12, 2026. However, all emergency services, including police and fire will operate as usual. City offices and facilities closed on Indigenous Peoples’ Day includes: A. Fielder Memorial Safe Haven Castaneda Service Center (Parks…

The City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department, along with City Park Rangers, is closing La Llorona Park immediately due to rising water levels from the Rio Grande. Recent rain and runoff have caused water levels to increase, creating potentially dangerous and life-threatening conditions in and around the park….

The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department will be offering Adult Indoor Volleyball League at Meerscheidt Recreation Center. Divisions include Women’s, Co-Ed Competitive and Co-Ed Recreation. Online registration opens at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. League play runs November 2 – December 21, 2026. Space is limited and…