Parks and Recreation

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…

The City of Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center Activity Pool will be closed for emergency maintenance. A timeline of at least 7 days will be necessary to complete repairs. The Regional Aquatic Center Warm Water pool will continue to be operation.  For additional information please call 575-541-2782.

The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department will adjust outdoor pool hours due to the start of the school year. Beginning July 27, 2026 the East Mesa (6151 Reynolds Dr.) and Laabs Pools, (701 W. Picacho Ave) will be offering open Swim at the following times: Friday: 3:30 – 6:30 p.m….

The City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department will temporarily close the East Mesa Sports Complex Playground, located at 5275 Camino Coyote Lane, on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. The playground will be closed to the public from 9 – 11:30 a.m. to accommodate a private marketing photo shoot. The…

The City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department is offering registration for the fall semester Teen Recreation Program. There is no cost to participate but limited spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Program start date is Monday, July 27, 2026, at two locations: Frank O’Brien Papen Community…

The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department will offer team registration for our Adult Fall Sand Volleyball Leagues. The fee is $40 per participant. Proof of age and a Parks & Recreation Annual Waiver are required to register. League registration is online only. Registration opens 9 a.m. Tuesday,…

The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department will be offering team registration for Adult 4v4 Sand Volleyball Tournaments. The fee will be per participant at $25 per individual. Proof of age, and a Parks & Recreation Annual waiver is required to register. The tournament is Online Registration Only….

The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department will be closing the Regional Aquatics Center Activity Pool (1401 E Hadley Ave.) for maintenance on Sunday, July 12, 2026. Regular hours of operation will resume Monday July 13, 2026.

The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department will not be offering a second session of open swim at both East Mesa Pool (6151 Reynolds Dr.) and Laabs Pool (701 W Picacho Ave.) on Wednesday, July 8 and Thursday, July 9, 2026. Normal operational hours will resume Friday July 10,…

The City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled repairs of the rubberized safety surfacing at Gus Vlachakis Park for Friday, July 10, 2026. The playground will be closed during the repairs and the required curing time of the new safety surfacing material. The public is asked to adhere…

The City of Las Cruces is proud to announce the selection of Master Sergeant Melissa Gonzales as the Grand Marshal for the upcoming Electric Light Parade on July 3rd. As communities across the nation reflect on 250 years of American history, this honor recognizes not only MSG Gonzales’ distinguished service,…

The City of Las Cruces is proud to celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with its annual Fourth of July Celebration, a free two-day community event filled with patriotism, entertainment, family fun, and fireworks. The celebration begins Friday, July 3, with the Electric 5K and One-Mile Fun Run, followed by the Electric…

In observance of the 4th of July holiday, most City of Las Cruces offices and facilities will be closed Friday, July 3, 2026. However, all emergency services, including police and fire will operate as usual. City offices, facilities or programs OPEN AND OPERATING Friday, July 3 include: All Solid Waste commercial and…

The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department will offer individual registrations for the 6v6 Co-ed teen sand volleyball tournament. The tournament is open to teens of all skill levels between the ages of 13-17 years old. Participants must register as part of a pre-formed team. Each team must have…

The City of Las Cruces Natatorium will be hosting the swim meet portion of the Senior Olympics on Saturday, June 20, 2026. As a result, the Las Cruces Natatorium will be closed on June 20 and it will resume normal operational hours beginning 6 a.m. on Monday, June 22.