Parks and Recreation

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…

The City of Las Cruces Regional Aquatics will begin its non-peak hours of operation beginning Tuesday September 8, 2026. The Regional Aquatic Center (1401 Hadley East Hadley) will be closed Sundays until Memorial Day weekend 2027. The last day of the summer season for the City of Las Cruces outdoor…

In observance of Labor Day, most City of Las Cruces offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. However, all emergency services, including police and fire, will operate as usual. City offices and facilities closed on Labor Day include: City Hall Castaneda Service Center (Parks & Recreation Administration Offices) Las…

The City of Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center pools will be closed on Friday, August 21, from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. for staff development The gym will remain open during this time. Normal operating hours will resume at 3:30 p.m. For more information, please call 575-541-2782

The City of Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center Activity Pool will resume normal operational hours on August 13 at noon. All necessary repairs have been completed. For additional information please call 575-541-2782.

The Activity Pool at the City of Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center is temporarily closed for ongoing maintenance. The Activity Pool is scheduled to be reopened to the public on August 14. Patrons are reminded that the Regional Aquatic Center Warm Water Pool remains open and operational for regular use. For…